Facility Operations Specialist

As a Facility Operations Specialist GSyour typical work assignments will include the following under supervision:

• Manages project execution to include project initiation scope development cost estimates design coordination DSRM review construction oversight inspection scheduling punch list development and project closeout.
• Manages complex multi-phase construction renovations and deferred maintenance projects using advanced knowledge of facilities management and engineering support principles.
• Uses Maximo or equivalent CMMS/DMWO systems to validate deferred maintenance backlog develop project priority sequencing processes track execution cost escalation and lifecycle planning.
• Determines the maintenance and upkeep requirements of assigned facilities elements programs and activities as well as managing procurement projects and contracts for these and other programs. Develops and communicates emergency scenario plans and schedules routine safety inspections and drills.
• Conducts routine site safety inspections hazard analyses risk assessments and incident investigations. Ensure all construction and maintenance projects incorporate safety plans job hazard analyses and contractor compliance requirements.

• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• As a condition of employment you will be required to serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
• If you are a male applicant born afteryou are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 () in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
• Driving Requirement (Required only at time of appointment): Incumbent may be required as an incidental duty to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties therefore a valid drivers license is required.
• Possess a FAC COR Level II certification at the time of appointment or obtain certification within 18 months of entry. Failure to obtain/maintain the FAC COR Level II certification within established timeframes may result in removal from position.

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position they are listed below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

GS-12: 1-year of specialized experience that equipped me with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples include: 1) Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes hospitals recreation facilities military or other special-purpose installations including planning maintenance activities and developing preventive maintenance programs. 2) Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements and supervising operations for conformance with project plans. 3) Performing maintenance or construction work including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick frame structural steel reinforced concrete and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures) directing actual work operations and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project. 4) Using Maximo or an equivalent Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or Deferred Maintenance Work Order (DMWO) system to validate deferred maintenance backlogs prioritize maintenance and capital improvement projects and monitor project execution cost escalation and asset lifecycle planning. 5) Ensuring facility compliance with applicable building safety accessibility and environmental codes and standards (e.g. OSHA NFPA ASHRAE ADA/ABAAG and IBC) and implementing occupational safety fire/life safety environmental health and hazard mitigation programs.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level. Learn more about what is time-in grade.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.