This position is part of the Office of Management, Department of Energy. As a Facility Operations Specialist, you will be supporting planning and coordinating the facility operation and maintenance of the Department of Energy's buildings and grounds.

Duties

As the Facility Operations Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• This position has been designated as Critical, High Risk and requires a security clearance at the "Q" level. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance, failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• This position is included in a Bargaining Unit.
• This position requires on-call status and report on-site within 60 minutes.
• Valid State drive license is required.
• Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-COR) Level 1 certification is required at the GS-11 level. (FAC-COR) Level II Certification is required at GS-12 level.
• This position is not eligible for Telework.
• This position does not support remote work.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-11 Level SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Performing functions of the facilities maintenance trades to include the structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines as they apply to planning or initiating required maintenance, repairs, and improvements to facility systems. Evaluating information concerning building operations and contracting procedures to assist in preparing progress reports. Using contract administration methods and techniques to interpret and monitor established contracts ensuring the contract terms and conditions are met. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M.; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For this position, this is defined as a degree in Operations Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a similarly related major. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED GS-12 Level SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Managing functions of the facilities maintenance trades to include the structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines as they apply to planning or initiating required maintenance, repairs, and improvements to facility systems. Analyzing data to prepare progress reports concerning building management operations and contracting procedures. Assisting in monitoring contractor performance at facilities to ensure work performance is in compliance with documented plans. "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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

If substituting education for specialized experience at the GS-11 level you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

There are no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.

Contacts

• Address Office of Management P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Eileen Brown
• Email: [email protected]