Facility Operations Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is: to assist the Mission Support Director in providing a variety of service functions to the faculty, staff and students with a well maintained facility, equipment, technology and support to create an environment conducive to graduate school learning.

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Management Positions, Facility Management Series, 1640.

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs. Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans.

Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project;
Knowledge to apply the full range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning facilities and equipment operations sufficient to plan, coordinate, direct, and monitor facility operations to determine facility and grounds maintenance and repair needs; prepare statements of work; serve as the COTR; and oversee a program involving limited technical issues and specific and well defined objectives. Knowledge of Air Force budgeting principles, concepts, and practices to prepare budget requirements for maintenance and restoration projects.

Knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts, and methods of facility administration sufficient to inspect facilities to evaluate use patterns and identify maintenance or restoration requirements; and coordinate and assist engineers to ensure adequate maintenance or restoration of buildings and grounds with minimum disruption.

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 in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.

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You must submit copies of your transcripts.

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.

NOTE:

You must submit copies of your transcripts.

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices concerning moderately complex technical requirements for school facilities and equipment. Knowledge of basic Air Force budgeting principles, concepts, and practices. Knowledge of safety and security practices for student facilities and Air Force organizations. Skill to determine deficiencies and prepare complete documentation for new construction or repair and alteration projects. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to read and interpret paper- or computer-based engineering dra