About the Position: Serves as a Facility Operations Specialist to perform professional duties to recommend, coordinate, and assist supervisors/managers in the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the District O&M projects; and to facilitate and/or participate in overall condition assessment of assets and use information in budget development. NOTE: Management may make a selection at GS-09 or GS-11 level. NOTE: This position is advertised externally at Vacancy Number: CERG237106668844HW.

Duties

Document and manage the assigned projects Asset Management Programs and Investment Plans. Advise supervisor/manager on performance/replacement/maintenance on project assets. Utilize Facilities, Equipment, and Maintenance (FEM) program at assigned projects to track all project maintenance and ensure that proper maintenance records are kept. Participate in field inspections to determine condition of components and systems such as electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic such as flood control gates/structures, hydropower plants, bridges, water and sewer treatment facilities, etc. Gather and analyzes technical and budget information and prepares charts, graphs, and reports needed to track and illustrate asset inventory, condition, risk and trends or needs. Input project data and operates all asset management tools for assigned projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) conducting facility project inspections to evaluate condition of components and systems such as electrical, mechanical and/or hydraulic (i.e. flood control gates/structures, hydropower plants, bridges, water and sewer treatment facilities, etc.; and (2) operating a computerized management system to track, schedule, gather data, and perform analysis of projects/ programs. 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. Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) conducting facility project inspections to evaluate condition of components and systems such as electrical, mechanical and/or hydraulic (i.e. flood control gates/structures, hydropower plants, bridges, water and sewer treatment facilities, etc.); (2)evaluate use patterns and identify maintenance, repair, and construction requirements; (3) operating a computerized management system to track, schedule, gather data, and perform analysis of projects/programs. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementBudget Formulation, Justification, and PresentationFacilities Operations and MaintenanceOral CommunicationWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement - GS-09: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). Time in Grade Requirement - GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk