Facility Operations Specialist

• Conduct routine inspections of the building and grounds to ensure compliance with the facility contracts and established safety standards.
• Assist in the installation or relocation of furniture items or other requested items to designated workspaces.
• Receive requests and/or complaints regarding lighting heating air conditioning general cleaning and communicate with appropriate entities for further action.
• Interface with customers vendors and team members in support of facility initiatives work requests or other duties as assigned in a professional and team-oriented manner.

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable ().
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a BARGAINING unit position.
• This position may be covered by one or more of the following bargaining units: American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2782(HQ) or AFGE Local 1438(DN). If you have specific questions please contact the HR Specialist.
• This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 150 applicants are received or on August 27 2026 whichever comes first.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the date you submit your application to complete the assessment.

To qualify for the position of Facility Operations Specialist at GS-1640-7/9/11 you must meet the minimum and/or basic qualification requirements listed below.

Minimum Education Requirement: A. Major study in engineering industrial arts property management or business administration.

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B. Experience that provided a knowledge of the practices and procedures related to property management maintenance materials requirements and building operation and repair. This experience may have been gained in work such as budget or report preparation maintenance of property and financial records or trades or crafts work requiring technical knowledge or judgment.

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Specialized Experience: For the GS-07 you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: possessing general knowledge of trades including mechanical electrical Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning plumbing and carpentry. Understanding contracting budget and project planning. Performing in both office and warehouse settings operating repairing and maintaining basic equipment. And corresponding with leadership and contractors throughout the maintenance process.

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Education: 1 full year of graduate level education

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superior academic achievement

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Specialized Experience: For the GS 09 you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Applying general knowledge of trades including mechanical electrical Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning plumbing and carpentry. Understand contracting budget and project planning. Performed in both office and warehouse settings operating repairing and maintaining basic equipment. And corresponding with leadership and contractors throughout the maintenance process. And applying strong communication skills and attention to detail.

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Education: a masters or equivalent graduate degree

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2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

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LL.B. or J.D. if related

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Specialized Experience: For the GS 11 you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Coordinating with teams and manages stakeholders. Apply knowledge of managing building systems equipment and infrastructure. Understands project planning budgeting scheduling and supervising for construction or renovation projects. Understands environmental compliance and energy efficient systems in building operations. Shows proficiency in maintenance management software and floor plan reading and measurements. Work is performed both in office and warehouse settings. And apply strong communication skills and attention to detail.

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Education: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

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3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

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LL.M. if related


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.

After you submit this application you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 08/27/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.