Facility Operations Specialist
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books manuscripts photographs maps audiovisual materials and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage inspire and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.
We seekhighly talentedprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on theLibraryand its users well into the future.
This position located in the Facility Operations Office Facility Services Integrated Support Services (ISS) Library of Congress (LC). The incumbent supports the management of facilities and equipment within the Library of Congress focusing on Library facilities to include physical structures utilities surrounding grounds custodial and food services. This position performs a variety of administrative services to inspect maintain repair/modify facilities and to operate facility programs and services efficiently. This role ensures the stewardship of assets and facilities promoting their use and enjoyment while protecting natural and cultural resources.
As a Facility Operations Specialist you will:
- Validate pre-placement physical examination performed by the Librarys Health Services Division is required as a condition of assignment to this position.
- Participate in the evaluation of all building maintenance alterations deficiencies and repairs such as: electricity air conditioning heating telephones elevator service and special equipment maintained in office space. Conducts onsite inspections and create work orders for repairs etc.
- Serve as the point of contact for facility related issues for assigned facilities.
- Monitor and updates facility project management databases to ensure data accuracy.
- Participate in the development of Statement(s) of Work based on facility and customer support requirements. Works collaboratively with the ISS contracting administrator and the contracting officer to issue contract as required. Analyzes and assesses contractor effectiveness for long-term extensive technical service contracts and/or general service contracts including monitoring the status of contract performance and approval of progress payments reviewing and providing recommendations on contractor proposals resulting from change orders scheduling problems that arise and proposed solutions verification of deliveries and similar activities. Maintains sole responsibility for the oversight of all facility related contract and support requirements within their purview including custodial trash removal pest control recycling storage food vending hazmat contract labor carpet rent furniture installation etc. Aids in the evaluation of contractor studies and provides technical assistance for the design development integration and evaluation of various systems for an assigned project. Provides technical assistance to contractors within delegated authority determines approaches and solutions to solve issues or problems such as determining facilities deficiencies and preparing packages for unusual or new construction and repair.
Conditions of Employment
A routine validated pre-placement physical examination performed by the Librarys Health Services Division is required as a condition of assignment to this position.
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws marijuana use is illegal considered criminal activity and can affect your employment at the addition past or current drug use and activities (e.g. selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to administer custodial and operational support activities.**
Ability to utilize office automation software applications.**
Ability to monitor contract performances.**
Ability to interact collaboratively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Althoughit is the Librarys policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information please see:Vetting Process
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please email The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicants college or university or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The lettermust verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the from health care providers are not more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such all positions are in the excepted service.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However not all service unitswithin the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
A Not to Exceed (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.
Are you a veteran Please indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached Veterans Preference will not be considered in the application process.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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