Lead Facilities Operations Specialist

Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service, (obtained in either the public or private sectors). To qualify for the position of Lead Facilities Operations Specialist, (GS-1640-11 – full performance level GS-12), you must meet or possess the required education, training and/or specialized experience specific to this series and grade. You must demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. BASIC EDUCATION OR TRAINING: Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with Major Study- engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration which is related to the work of this position OR three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in one or a combination of the following fields engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration which is related to the work of this position, or a closely related field, OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. At a minimum, specialized experience in preparing plans or specifications for alterations/repairs on facility operations, identify or recommend appropriate funding sources on facility maintenance or operations and reviewing contract requirements to ensure specifications regarding facility maintenance issues are completed. Developing solutions to correct facility deficiencies to include initial planning and/or managing project milestone execution; and documenting repairs and maintenance projects; must have led the following, (space assignments, office relocations/modifications, furniture acquisition). Conduct regular building/facility safety inspections and conduct/coordinate OSHA briefings and training; Monitor and correct safety-related issues affecting facilities; Analyze and assess any facility emergencies and safety issues. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement: TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade if you are a current permanent Federal employee. No award SF-50 will be accepted). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUREXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as “varies”.
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