About the Position: You will serve as the Facility Operations Specialist, provides support to overall operational and maintenance functions necessary for the internal operation and functioning of the Navigation Project.

Duties

Utilize knowledge of navigation facilities and operations to analyze trends, data, and statistics and determine feasibility of implementing changes to operational and maintenance processes. Provide technical and policy advice, guidance and training recommendations. Develop and implement plans for effective use of this program for existing as well as new or revised facilities and equipment. Use FEM data to identify, illustrate and track performance trends, schedules, budget, manpower utilization or quality problems. Knowledge of the purpose, function, design and operation of navigation locks and channels within the District as well as navigation regulations, safety practices and procedures, Lock Operations Manuals, and other governing rules and regulations Perform diverse technical and administrative work in support of navigation programs, projects, and functions. Establish standards for FEM use, responsibilities, sets expectations, and manages assigned projects Develop and provide a wide range of reports on projects to the District corporate leadership to show status, trends and needs. Provide assistance and technical support on the automated maintenance system hardware and software functions and access problems. Serve as the District’s primary point of contact and responsible party for management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned responsibilities in conjunction with the implementation of the FEM System. Responsible for the overall management, implementation, coordination and monitoring of the District's maintenance management program, Facilities and Equipment Maintenance (FEM).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee must possess or obtain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license for the class of vehicle being operated and must maintain this license.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Minimum Qualifications Facility Operations Specialist GS-1640-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes use of an automated maintenance control data system, such as FEM/Maximo to provide system control for documentation of maintenance of critical equipment and infrastructure. 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 in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: 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: Facilities Operations and MaintenanceFacilities Reporting and Record-KeepingFacilities Requirements Analysis and PlanningQuality Assurance

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk