Facility Operations Specialist

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) · Lafayette, LA · 2 wk ago

Management$75k/yrPart-time

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 four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

This job is open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S., as well as career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) federal employees whose job, agency, or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Responsibilities

Evaluates the development, design, and construction of laboratories and support systems used in providing research and laboratory analysis.
Assists the Science Center Management in developing, prioritizing, and completing assessments of Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement needs. This includes preparing implementation plans which contain detailed cost estimates and work specifications for modification of existing structures; control systems; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning 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 in the case of after-hour emergency alarms.
Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with responsibility for center construction or rehabilitation projects (buildings) 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.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
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.
You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
As a condition of employment, 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.

Qualifications

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, to inspect installed equipment or equipment being installed during construction or renovation. 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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications by the closing date of this announcement (08/11/2026):

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). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
- Update and maintain facility drawings, records, and cost documentation to support building and systems modifications;
- Plan and implement maintenance and repair schedules for buildings, equipment, and vehicles;
- Develop facility operating and maintenance budget needs;
- Manage facility service contracts and use maintenance systems to track and coordinate work.
You must include hours per week worked.
OR Education: Successful completion of at least a PhD or equivalent degree with a major study of engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. You must include transcripts.
OR Combination of education and experience: To combine graduate-level education and experience, first take semester hours of graduate education in excess of 36 or quarter hours in excess of 54. 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 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.

Pay

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

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).
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.
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 can be found here.
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.