FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Facility Operations Specialist GS-1640-9/11/12 position for the US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LITTLE ROCK PROGRAMS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISION, MILITARY PROGRAMS BRANCH LOCATED IN LITTLE ROCK, AR 72203

Duties

• Serve as Project Manager for maintenance activities for equipment and installation infrastructure for DoD and/or Federally Operated facilities.
• Determine best courses of action when preparing initial project scopes, descriptions, and justifications for necessary facility maintenance and/or modifications.
• Prepare work packages that include drawings of the existing areas involved, changes required, and detailed descriptions of the work and equipment involved.
• Determine appropriate facility maintenance procedures (contracts scope) based on the structural soundness of building materials and equipment.
• Assist the facility manager balance cost factors between preventive maintenance and major maintenance.
• Serve as the technical lead/cost estimator/project manager developing/reviewing scopes of work and cost estimates for demand maintenance, service calls, work orders and other projects.
• Review and analyze completed scopes of work for reasonableness by comparing actual cost with estimated costs using the various resources and tools provided.
• Represent the District Commander, serving as the district's primary point of contact for projects assigned with sponsor/customer, federal, state and local government, agencies, congressional interests.
• Serve as the authoritative source for decisions and guidance dealing with compromises and changes in project objectives.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Requirement for the GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating building, storage, and office utilization to manage physical layouts and equipment placement; conducting standard space utilization and facility condition surveys using baseline management principles; and reviewing facility modification requests to conduct initial inspections and determine basic fulfillment methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Requirement for the GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the coordination of maintenance and repair for buildings and utility systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical); interpreting agency policies, precedents, and regulations to resolve facility management issues; and conducting site surveys or inspections to identify deficiencies and track contractor performance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Requirement for the GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes independently managing operations and maintenance (O&M) programs for complex facilities and utility systems; developing comprehensive project packages including detailed Scopes of Work (SOW) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE); and serving as the primary liaison between agency sponsors, civil engineering teams, and contractors to ensure execution compliance and project completion. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineer & Scientist Career Field 18 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives are not authorized. Management may select at the GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12 level GS-09 Salary Range - $ 61,722.00 to $80,243.00 GS-11 Salary Range - $74,678.00 to $97,087.00 GS-12 Salary Range - $89,508.00 to $116,362.00