FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule, Administrative and Mangement Positions, Facility Operations Series 1640 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning facilities and equipment operations and maintenance with highly complicated technical requirements that do not have a clear precedent such as those at a specialized research and testing facility with laboratory and remote sites, e.g., blast range and fire pit, with varied functions requiring different operational procedures to inspect facilities, evaluate use patterns, and identify maintenance or restoration requirements; and analyze facility and equipment requirements against technical program facility needs. Knowledge of federal budgeting principles, concepts, and practices to prepare budget requirements submissions for operation, maintenance, repair, new construction, alteration projects, replacement of equipment, supplies, or increase in services. Knowledge of chemical waste management and other hazardous materials sufficient to advise on, train, and enforce DOD, AF, Federal, state, and local regulations as they apply to government facilities. Knowledge of fire protection and electrical codes and standards, fire protection concepts, containment and smoke removal, automatic sprinkler systems, water supply sources, fire evacuation, and shelter operations. Knowledge of a variety of federal logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to logistics management including the organization and functions of activities involved in providing logistical support and equipment management, warehousing, and logistics. Knowledge of safety and security practices for government facilities organizations; Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs. Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans. Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating 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), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning complex technical requirements, operating capabilities, and maintenance needs of facilities and equipment. 2. Knowledge of basic federal budgeting principles, concepts, and practices. 3. Knowledge of safety and security practices for government facilities and research laboratory facilities. 4. Knowledge of a variety of federal logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to logistics management including the organization and functions of activities involved in providing logistical support. 5. Skill in reading and interpreting paper- or computer-based engineering drawings and schematic diagrams to determine deficiencies and prepare complete documentation for new construction or repair and alteration projects. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Lead Facility Operations Specialist for the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron responsible for the operations and maintenance of over 5 Million Square Feet and numerous facilities at MacDill AFB.