This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Office of National Laboratories (ONL), Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), Transition and Closure Support Program (PICS). The primary purpose of this position is to provide contract management and support services, project management services and general program support in the area of facility operations. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Facility Operations Specialist, GS-1640-13, your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a senior operations liaison and facilities subject matter expert (SME) to help ensure effective operations and maintenance (O&M) continuity and collaboration on behalf of the DHS PIADC Operations, Science and Transition & Closure Departments throughout the remaining lifespan of the facility to closure/conveyance. Planning, managing, and coordinating the sharing and efficient allocation of O&M-related and other resources, activities and infrastructure to provide services for ongoing science mission requirements in parallel with concurrent and future transition activities primarily from an infrastructure, environmental and biosafety perspective (e.g., decommissioning, decontamination, dispositioning) aimed at preparing the facility for closure and ultimate conveyance. Engaging extensively with contractors performing a wide variety of operations and maintenance and other services as well as with various federal program managers, New York State regulatory stakeholders, contract oversight and contract staff (e.g., Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, program/project managers, etc.) and other internal and external stakeholders. NOTE: The Plum Island Animal Disease Center mission activities will be transferred from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a transition through 2027 circa. However, the subject position will not be transferred to USDA, and will be absorbed by the Office of National Labs (ONL), an organization within the DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. All DHS announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• You will be required to undergo pre-appointment and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• You will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
• This position requires you to have access, safeguard, and store classified national security information on a regular basis. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and High Risk Public Trust Suitability.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent is required to travel daily to and from either Orient Point, New York, or Old Saybrook, Connecticut, to Plum Island aboard Government provided marine vessels.
• As contract services at PIADC are provided on a 24/7 365 basis, the incumbent is expected to periodically work outside of normal work hours (evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays) as necessary to meet contract management/oversight objectives.
• You must be able to achieve and maintain the following certifications/qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, and Incident Command System level 300 and Contracting Officer Representative.
• This position is required to work in a biosafety level 3Ag environment where high threat livestock biologic agents can be transmitted by aerosol.
• You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. You will be subject to an initial and periodic physical examination.
• Select Agent clearance is required.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Coordinating with internal and external customers to recommend changes to facility plans, methods, and procedures to prevent problems and/or determine appropriate facility upgrades and maintenance; 2) Reviewing work performed to ensure compliance with requirements stated in the Statement of Work; 3) Conducting studies and/or surveys to determine program compliance with decommissioning standards. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. National Service Experience: 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Jenny Kern
• Phone: (912) 267-3100
• Email: [email protected]