Facility Operations Specialist, GS-1640-09/11 (25423)

About the role

Serves as the Facility Operations Specialist performing duties, which include surveillance and coordination of the maintenance of physical facilities, infrastructure, utilities, and grounds for the area of operation. Position is permanent, GS-1640-09 target 11, located in Saegertown, PA, under the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) – Pittsburgh District. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905; veterans' preference does not apply. Open to U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Directs planning, reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of repair projects and funding for facilities, and directs annual operation, maintenance, and repair of outlying facilities.
• Interacts with hydropower developers, real estate, and real property compliance, contractor operations and maintenance which consists of a wide range of skilled trades and technical support including mechanical, electrical, and electronic skills.
• Participates with project managers in prioritizing work, preparing scopes of work to be contracted, plans and specifications for performance of work, estimates of time, materials and equipment, and costs.
• Keeps complete records of operations and maintenance of all facilities for contract requirements, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other agencies.
• Determines repair projects and annual scope of work considering operability, adaptability, ease and cost of maintenance.
• Serves as technical expert on policy, regulatory matters, operations, maintenance, improvement, and protection of facilities, systems, equipment, grounds, shorelines, and channels pertaining to lands and facilities.

Requirements

GS-11 Specialized Experience (one year)

• Managing a maintenance program for industrial facilities, flood damage reduction facilities, water control structures, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose facilities.
• Utilizing the facilities equipment maintenance system to develop and execute a preventive maintenance program.
• Preparing work estimates for material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures).
• Operating and performing maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Directing actual work operations such as troubleshooting, performing restoration maintenance on masonry, carpentry, small engines, historic buildings, and hydraulic/water systems.
• Management and/or execution of budget and technical experience in recreation management and/or natural resource management and/or flood risk management.

GS-11 Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: engineering, construction, or industrial management.

GS-11 Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. Compute by dividing total months of experience by 12, then dividing total completed graduate semester hours beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18, and adding the two percentages.

GS-09 Specialized Experience (one year)

• Demonstrating basic awareness of facility, grounds, or equipment maintenance and repair needs under close supervision.
• Assists in designing basic operational projects using well-established occupational methods.
• Identifies simple supply or equipment needs for routine operations.

GS-09 Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration.

GS-09 Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. Compute by dividing total months of experience by 12, then dividing total completed graduate semester hours beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18, and adding the two percentages.

Qualifications

• Communication
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations and Maintenance

Conditions of Employment

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Occasional Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel required.
• Local travel within the District footprint required.
• Appointment subject to suitability or fitness determination via background investigation.
• Position designated Non-Sensitive – no security clearance required.
• Covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program; incumbent must sign DA Form 5019-R.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid State motor vehicle license, a crane operator's license, and a boat operator's license.

Other Essential Information

• Selection subject to DoD referral system for displaced employees.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism restrictions apply under 5 USC 3110.
• Announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after closing date.
• May be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date.
• Direct deposit of pay required.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs NOT authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives MAY be authorized (up to 25%); service agreement required if incentive provided.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date.
• Point of contact: Hiring Manager Doug Swisher.

Pay

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Benefits

• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%) with a service agreement.
• Situational telework eligibility (emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework").