Facility Operations Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the development, design, and construction of laboratories and support systems used in providing research and laboratory analysis.
• Assists Science Center Management in developing, prioritizing, and completing assessments of Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement needs, including preparing implementation plans with detailed cost estimates and work specifications for modification of existing structures, control systems, HVAC systems, and other facility systems.
• Advises management on policies, standard operating procedures, and schedules for buildings and grounds activities, including security and an emergency callback program to ensure the integrity of complex analytical equipment and research projects during after-hour emergencies.
• Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with responsibility for center construction or rehabilitation projects and contract staff assigned to facilities.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Must have a current or obtain within 6 months a COR Level I license or registration.
• Pre-employment medical examination is required.
• May be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period during which fitness and continued employment will be evaluated based on performance, conduct, agency needs, and public interest.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The incumbent conducts regular and recurring inspections of the facility which require a considerable amount of walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, and at times, reaching and lifting of moderately bulky and/or heavy items up to 50 pounds without assistance. Assistance will be provided for lifting objects greater than 50 pounds.

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. Overtime may be authorized as appropriate in such circumstances.

Work is performed in a variety of environments, including 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. There is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness, including high levels of noise, high temperatures, and adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (08/13/2026).

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must meet one of the following:

• Specialized Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes:
  • Updating and maintaining facility drawings, records, and cost documentation to support building and systems modifications;
  • Planning and implementing maintenance and repair schedules for buildings, equipment, and vehicles;
  • Developing facility operating and maintenance budget needs;
  • Managing facility service contracts and using maintenance systems to track and coordinate work.

  You must include hours per week worked in your resume.

• Education: Successful completion of at least a PhD or equivalent degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. You must include transcripts.
• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience. To calculate:
  • Take semester hours of graduate education in excess of 36 (or quarter hours in excess of 54).
  • Take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12.
  • Add the percentages together; the total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

  You must include 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 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

If substituting education for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s). 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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application, but official transcripts will be required before beginning work if selected.

For foreign education, you must show proof that the education has been evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign credentials and deemed equivalent to U.S. education programs. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.

Benefits

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 designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.