Facilities Operations Specialist

Summary This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area, Location Support Staff, in Corvallis, OR. In this position, you will plan, direct, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility and the maintenance, remodeling, repair, and long-term functionality of the facility, associated buildings, structures, and grounds. Responsibilities Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of facility, grounds, equipment, appliance, and furnishings inspection, operations management, preventive maintenance, repair, and renovation. Maintain facility records and documentation including drawings specifications, manuals, warranty information, and building modifications. Review cost estimates for materials and labor required and approves as required. Inspect contractual performance of new construction, alterations, and improvements, and certifies approval. Use procurement authority with a purchase card and use the card to make routine purchases, keep records of purchases made, and maintain a purchase card log. Conduct facilities inspections to evaluate the condition of structures, utilities, and equipment. Operate facility programs and services efficiently by assuring compliance with all certification, safety, fire prevention, and security program requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled and which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of the position. GS-09 Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position. For this position, specialized experience is defined as, overseeing facilities maintenance, facility security, and inspections; serving as contract representative for contracts dealing with facility maintenance or modifications; and assisting with the preparation and distribution of maintenance safety plans. OR Education: Completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position. Related degrees may include Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Arts, or Property Management. OR A combination of education and specialized experience. GS-11 Specialized Experience: Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position. For this position, specialized experience is defined as, planning, directing, and overseeing a preventive maintenance program; providing cost estimates for the maintenance or repair services for all equipment, systems, and buildings; and serving as contract representative on contracts involving federal real property. OR Education: Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related to the position. Related degrees may include Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Arts, or Property Management. OR A combination of education and specialized experience. Physical Demands Work involves tasks and visits throughout the grounds and facilities and requires physical exe1iion (walking, standing, bending, climbing, crawling, and stooping). Activities also involve inspection of current construction sites, land surveying, and performing facility condition surveys. Work requires lifting items weighing less than 50 (for heavier items, a stair climbing dolly is used). Travel is required especially by motor vehicle. Work Environment Work is mostly performed in an office setting but the incumbent routinely visits or performs duties at indoor and outdoor project sites where conditions may vary. Work also takes place in mechanical room, laboratory, greenhouse/head house, and outside/field spaces. Project site conditions may include high risk factors such as extreme temperatures, strong odors or fumes from fuels and chemicals; adverse weather conditions, pesticide exposure, proximity to operating machinery and moving vehicles, electrical shock, small/enclosed spaces, and high noise levels. Incumbent must continually stay alert and take special safety precautions including wearing protective equipment such as sound suppressors, safety glasses or goggles, respirator, gloves, steel toe shoes, hard hat, foul weather gear, and cold weather clothing. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG. 7, 2015 for more information. This position is being concurrently announced under Delegated Examining Announcement Number ARS-DE24PWA-12555274-MDS. This announcement is open to all qualified candidates. Applying to both announcements may expand the possibilities of consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. See the above announcement for more information. If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer.