FACILITIES OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Duties
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
Independently performs a variety of administrative services in the following programs and services functions: maintain, repair, or modify unclassified and classified facilities by submitting requests, planning, and overseeing work performed by carpenters, electricians, utility system(s) operators, and/or others.Operates facility programs and services efficiently by: assuring compliance with all security program requirements; inspecting contractors work for compliance with specifications or standards; determining and projecting funding requirements; and justifying budget requests.Accomplishes studies and/or projects for physical space management and utilization requiring the development of recommendations for assigning and reassigning space to promote economic utilization of facilities. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship is requiredMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial periodMust be determined suitable for federal employmentRequired to participate in the direct deposit programThis position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testingEmployee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (TS/SCI) security clearanceThis position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.Telework: Situational and at the discretion of the supervisor of record.Overtime is NOT authorized for this position QualificationsFor qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at You may qualify at the NH-04 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private/military sector) that demonstrates your ability to
1. Comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning facility or service operations in accordance with all applicable DoD and Administrative Instructions.
2. Coordinates service requests with external stakeholders such as with Washington Headquarters Services.
3. Facilities Services Division to optimize completion of facility requirements; Interprets regulations and applies new methods to resolve complex and/or intricate, controversial, or unprecedented issues and problems.
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.ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a certification of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of veteran under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The certification must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The certification must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid certification of service with their initial application will be found not eligible. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; and,Beginning and ending dates of appointment.All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.EducationEducation cannot be substituted for experience.Additional informationA tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Other Special Appointment Authorities Interchange Agreements Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The assessment questionnaire link can be found under the 'How To Apply' section.CommunicationProgram ManagementStrategic ThinkingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
Independently performs a variety of administrative services in the following programs and services functions: maintain, repair, or modify unclassified and classified facilities by submitting requests, planning, and overseeing work performed by carpenters, electricians, utility system(s) operators, and/or others.Operates facility programs and services efficiently by: assuring compliance with all security program requirements; inspecting contractors work for compliance with specifications or standards; determining and projecting funding requirements; and justifying budget requests.Accomplishes studies and/or projects for physical space management and utilization requiring the development of recommendations for assigning and reassigning space to promote economic utilization of facilities. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship is requiredMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial periodMust be determined suitable for federal employmentRequired to participate in the direct deposit programThis position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testingEmployee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (TS/SCI) security clearanceThis position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.Telework: Situational and at the discretion of the supervisor of record.Overtime is NOT authorized for this position QualificationsFor qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at You may qualify at the NH-04 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private/military sector) that demonstrates your ability to
1. Comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning facility or service operations in accordance with all applicable DoD and Administrative Instructions.
2. Coordinates service requests with external stakeholders such as with Washington Headquarters Services.
3. Facilities Services Division to optimize completion of facility requirements; Interprets regulations and applies new methods to resolve complex and/or intricate, controversial, or unprecedented issues and problems.
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.ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a certification of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of veteran under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The certification must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The certification must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid certification of service with their initial application will be found not eligible. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; and,Beginning and ending dates of appointment.All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.EducationEducation cannot be substituted for experience.Additional informationA tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Other Special Appointment Authorities Interchange Agreements Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The assessment questionnaire link can be found under the 'How To Apply' section.CommunicationProgram ManagementStrategic ThinkingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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