This position is located in the Office of Research Facilities (ORF), Division of Facilities Operations and Maintenance (DFOM), Research Triangle Park Facilities Management Branch (RTPFMB). A Facility Operations Specialist works closely with management in planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and operations of the physical facilities, building systems, and roads and grounds. For more information, visit http://orf.od.nih.gov/.

Duties

As a Facility Operations Specialist, you will: Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and operations of the physical facilities, building systems, and roads and grounds at NIH. Evaluate and consider a variety of factors in planning facilities maintenance operations, including the structural soundness of buildings, deciding between preventive maintenance and major maintenance. Prepare reports on the technical aspects of the program. Provide assistance in construction operations including inspections of electrical, mechanical and structural aspects of construction. Review designs and specifications for various utility systems such as heating, plumbing, air conditioning, ventilating, pumping, gas supply, and pneumatic control systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• This is a Tier 1 Emergency Essential position.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Facility Operations Specialist, GS-1640 at the GS-09 level, you must have: A. completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related. Related degrees include engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: participating in a preventive maintenance program for building systems; communicating with management on facility and construction matters; compiling technical and administrative information for reports; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Facility Operations Specialist, GS-1640 at the GS-11 Level, you must have: A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related. Related degrees include engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in implementing a preventive maintenance program for building systems; preparing reports for management on both the technical and administrative aspects of a facilities program; assisting in performing inspections of completed contract work and ensuring the timeliness and quality of work performed by contractors; and providing technical assistance concerning maintenance management techniques, equipment replacement, contract maintenance services and cost effectiveness of various maintenance practices and work methods; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12182031

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Alfred Newman
• Phone: 301-827-9708
• Email: [email protected]