Facility Operations Specialist

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS-11: Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience ensuring fire systems are functional and in proper condition; monitoring a work order tracking system to prioritize emergency maintenance; and reviewing quality of work performed and compliance with standards. OR Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related. Related degrees include engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR A combination of specialized experience and Ph.D. education as described above. GS-12: Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-12 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience overseeing construction and maintenance operations of fire safety systems; preparing statements of work (SOW) for facility modifications or repair & maintenance projects; and coordinating with contracting staff to ensure projects are completed according to standards. 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.
This position is located at the Beltsville Area Research Center (BARC) at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Area Research Center (the Location), Beltsville, Maryland. In this position, you will provide technical support and advice on the maintenance and operations of fire systems, ensuring fire systems are functional and in good condition.