Facility Operations Specialist

Only experience and education obtained by 11/22/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess Minimum Qualifications. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes (1) Utilizing systems to track maintenance expenditures, capture maintenance needs, quantify maintenance activities, and report maintenance accomplishments, (2) Implementing principles and practices of facility operations, (3) Assisting with facility condition assessments and preparing associated reports, and (4) Working with a variety of workgroups to collaborate on most effective methods of facility asset management. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. Minimum Qualification [GS-13] One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: (1) Conducting facility condition assessments and preparing associated reports using appropriate computer systems, (2) Working with a variety of interagency workgroups to collaborate on most effective methods of facility asset management, (3) Developing and recommending operational policies, plans, objectives, and instructions covering management of facility assets, (4) Developing annual budget, long-range budget (5 years+), or operating plans for real property, deferred maintenance, or construction projects to align with goals and priorities, and (5) Analyzing facilities to identify facility improvements and opportunities for modernization. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM’s Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures. Note: You MUST submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s). Current appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; Must apply for position within 2 years after separation; Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level.
This position is a Facility Operations Specialist, GS- 1640-12/13 working for the R9-Branch of Hatchery Ops and Applied Science. This position is also open to the public under announcement R9-25-12599727-AW-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.