This is the position of Deputy Operations Manager, Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (FLWO), Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division (OIR), Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO). The FLWO is located on Mt. Hopkins in Amado AZ, within the Coronado National Forest, and is home to several telescopes and related facilities as well as the Multiple Mirror Telescope (MMTO) and Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) Observatories. 

Duties

As Facilities Operations Specialist, incumbent participates in the of the day-to-day operations of the Observatory and the maintenance of its facilities to ensure the safety of staff, visitors, and scientific instrumentation; prevent deterioration; and support the overall scientific mission.  Provides direction to administrative and skills trades employees in the absence of the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Pre- and post-appointment background investigation
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• The incumbent of this position must have a valid state driver's license

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: One year of directly related experience (Federal or other) equivalent to GS-11 in the federal service. Specialized experience would include activities such as having had an essential role in a facilities’ management team for a multi-use facility, developing and implementing a facility safety plan, or obtaining certification and serving as a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) for an infrastructure maintenance or construction project. 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). 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. There is no education substitution for this position. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.  Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Important Note: The review of your resume will determine your final rating and should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources 60 Garden Street, MS 17 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 United States
• Name: Laura Conway
• Phone: 617-495-7373
• Email: [email protected]