Facility Operations Specialist
What you'd do
This position serves as Facility Operations Specialist with responsibility for the facilities management program on one or more administrative units. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Nora Miebach at [email protected].
Major duties
Participate in managing all phases of the buildings and facilities maintenance program, including installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and pumping systems. Manage and arrange daily, weekly and monthly inspections as well as annual, 3-year and 5-year planning for buildings, utilities, grounds, sanitation and other facilities. Conduct facility safety and health compliance inspections and monitor compliance with safety and health regulations. Assist in preparing estimates of cost for supplemental budget requests for funding to cover unforeseen maintenance needs. Develop alternatives for repair and/or replacement of existing systems and arrive at a solution which is compatible with budgetary constraints. Evaluates facility plans and design objectives including conducting surveys and investigations to establish the necessary data to initiate facility designs. Provides technical assistance to other staff, contractors, and cooperators to document issues and determine appropriate solutions for complex issues or problems. Serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative for architect/engineer, service, construction, and supply contracts. Performs supervisory duties less than 20% of the time.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-12 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as two or more of the following: Managing buildings and facilities maintenance for a multi-unit facility, including installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and pumping systems associated with specialized operations; Overseeing complex maintenance tasks such as construction, repair and replacement of buildings, septic and water systems, electrical systems, heating and refrigeration systems, grounds maintenance, road systems; Monitoring equipment costs and use and developing budget and cost estimates for multi-component facilities such as campuses, hospital complexes, or military or special purpose installations; Directing and conducting maintenance inspections and condition surveys, including acting as a COR (Contracting Officers Representative). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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