Facility Operations Specialist

Summary This vacancy is for a Facility Operations Specialist position in the Administrative and Customer Support Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. Responsibilities Conduct routine inspections of the building and grounds to ensure compliance with the facility contracts and established safety standards. Assist in the installation or relocation of furniture items or other requested items, to designated workspaces. Receive requests and/or complaints regarding lighting, heating, air conditioning, general cleaning, and communicate with appropriate entities for further action. Interface with customers, vendors, and team members in support of facility initiatives, work requests, or other duties as assigned in a professional and team-oriented manner. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Facility Operations Specialist, at GS-1640-7/9/11, you must meet the minimum and/or basic qualification requirements listed below. Minimum Education Requirement: A. Major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR B. Experience that provided a knowledge of the practices and procedures related to property management, maintenance, materials requirements, and building operation and repair. This experience may have been gained in work such as budget or report preparation, maintenance of property and financial records, or trades or crafts work requiring technical knowledge or judgment. AND Specialized Experience: For the GS-07, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: possessing general knowledge of trades including mechanical, electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, plumbing, and carpentry. Understanding contracting, budget and project planning. Performing in both office and warehouse settings, operating, repairing and maintaining basic equipment. And corresponding with leadership and contractors throughout the maintenance process. OR Education: 1 full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement OR Specialized Experience: For the GS 09, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Applying general knowledge of trades including mechanical, electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, plumbing, and carpentry. Understand contracting, budget and project planning. Performed in both office and warehouse settings, operating, repairing and maintaining basic equipment. And corresponding with leadership and contractors throughout the maintenance process. And applying strong communication skills and attention to detail. OR Education: a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Specialized Experience: For the GS 11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Coordinating with teams and manages stakeholders. Apply knowledge of managing building systems, equipment, and infrastructure. Understands project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and supervising for construction or renovation projects. Understands environmental compliance and energy efficient systems in building operations. Shows proficiency in maintenance management software and floor plan reading and measurements. Work is performed both in office and warehouse settings. And apply strong communication skills and attention to detail. OR Education: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related 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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 08/27/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education Additional Information This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Facility Operations Specialist, 1640-7/9/11, FPL GS-12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Federal Agencies who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement. Individuals who have received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment, otherwise known as a buyout, must repay that incentive if they are reemployed by the Federal Government within five years of separation. Additionally, the following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA VEOA 30% or more disabled veteran Military Spouse Persons with disabilities CTAP ICTAP Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.