The purpose of the position is to supervise, coordinate and manage the Building Operations Department to maintain the proper environment within the Gallery for all staff, visitors, and the works of art. This department includes the Evening Operating Engineers, Plumbing, Electrical, Controls and HVAC Shops.

Duties

As the Facility Operations Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-1640-13/14. For this position, specialized experience is at least one year of experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, independently performing a major component of a commercial construction or facility maintenance program. For this position, specialized experience is at least one year of experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, independently performing a major component of a commercial construction or facility maintenance program. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Maintenance and Repair – Ability to operate an extremely high-quality campus building and grounds maintenance and repair program. Construction – Mastery knowledge of and ability to understand and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, technical manuals and diagrams. Financial Management – Skill in budget planning, programming and execution in an operating environment involving several million dollars of annual funding.  Supervision – Skill in managing human capital to include scheduling, timekeeping, leave, and awards.  Other Relevant EligibSility Criteria:Must be able to use ladders, scaffolds, and platforms. Must be able to work in cramped and isolated locations. Requires ability to climb, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and stoop. Must be able to work in environments exposed to sudden changes in temperature, humidity, dust, noise, and odor.  "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration.

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Experience

General Experience (for GS-5 positions): 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.

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs.

• Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans.

• Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project.

Contacts

• Address National Gallery of Art 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20565 United States
• Name: Staffing
• Phone: 202-842-6814
• Email: [email protected]