Facility Operations Specialist

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) · Millersburg, MI · 1 wk ago

Management$75k/yrPart-time

About the role

You will serve as a Facility Operations Specialist. This is a term position with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 4 years, or more based on changes to regulations governing term appointments, without further competition at management's discretion. You may be required to travel overnight up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Duties

Plan, develop, and execute annual facility budget and preventative maintenance plans
Identify, justify, and submit Facility Maintenance Management System (FMMS) projects for approval
Troubleshoot and resolve building operations issues
Perform maintenance and repairs
Serve as COR for onsite projects

Physical Demands

The incumbent conducts regular and recurring inspections of the facility which require a considerable amount of walking, stooping, bending, climbing, and at times, lifting to inspect installed equipment or equipment being installed during construction or renovation. During periods of emergency, the incumbent will be subjected to considerable stress and be required to initiate corrective actions and undertake a large workload in a short period of time.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office, laboratories, mechanical system rooms, construction sites, and outdoor environments. Normal operations place the incumbent in contact with electrical systems, steam and hot water systems, and a wide variety of other mechanical equipment. Therefore, considerable care and safety precautions are required to minimize risks. The incumbent is expected to perform duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. There is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness, including high levels of noise, high temperatures, and adverse weather conditions.

Pay

GS-11 Salary: $74,678 (step 1) to $97,087 (step 10). First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Conditions of employment

Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Direct Deposit participation required
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment
You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority
You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This Probationary Period Is An Extension Of The Appointment Process And Therefore Requires The Agency To Determine If Continued Employment Would Advance The Public Interest, Meet The Organization Goals And Mission Of The Agency, And/or Otherwise Promote The Efficiency Of The Service. In Determining If Your Employment Advances The Public Interest, The Agency Will Consider your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement—08/28/2026—unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. If you do not provide evidence that you possess the following selective factor(s), you will be rated not qualified. Current, valid State-issued Driver's License.

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must have Specialized Experience, Education or a Combination of Specialized Experience and Education as follows:

Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) and your resume must include hours per week worked. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: repairing and performing preventative maintenance of commercial HVAC and fire suppression systems; troubleshooting and maintaining fish culture systems; and preparation of statements of work for building renovations and repairs and oversight of such projects.

Education: Successful completion of at least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or an LL.M directly related to the duties of the position. (Degree must reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.) You must include transcripts.

Combination of education and experience: To combine education and experience, first find the percentage of education completed that is leading to a doctoral degree. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts.

Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Additional information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The agency retains sole discretion and without further competition, the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the term appointment regulation(s). No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS), recruitment, or relocation incentive.

Related Non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630).

All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions apply.