Facility Operations Specialist

Summary

The position is located in the Division of Facilities Management at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument, which are managed together as one unit. The position is designated as the Program Manager for Facilities Management. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 08/17/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

The major duties of the Facility Operations Specialist position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Independently and/or through subordinate supervisors and staff, the incumbent manages the park's Facility Maintenance Management System, develops and executes long range and short-term plans and programs designed to maintain, operate and improve the Memorial for the benefit of the public in a manner consistent with proper maintenance and asset management guidelines. Assigns responsibilities; delegates authority; coordinates work planning; makes basic operational decisions;

integrates execution of work plans and programs; and evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and total maintenance operations. Represents the park in public contacts, negotiates and collaborates with representatives of a variety of park partners as well as of the NPS, Federal, state and local agencies, historical organizations, universities and private individuals interested and/or having business with the National Park Service.

The position demands considerable extensive long range planning; conceptual development of maintenance programs, workload analysis, and work force planning; preparation of performance work statements, cost comparison analysis and management reviews; development of safety programs for the division; defining guidelines, establishing standards and limits of authority for subordinates, covering a broad range of activities and establishing check points to be used in the overall evolution and execution of the maintenance program.

The position demands considerable extensive long range planning; conceptual development of maintenance programs, workload analysis, and work force planning; preparation of performance work statements, cost comparison analysis and management reviews; development of safety programs for the division; defining guidelines, establishing standards and limits of authority for subordinates, covering a broad range of activities and establishing check points to be used in the overall evolution and execution of the maintenance program.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service);

with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement who have had a break in service of less than one year, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointments. Time-in-grade does not apply to new excepted service appointments and must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school;

or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
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