Facility Operations Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, directing, and managing comprehensive facility programs for the Corps of Engineers.

• Plan and direct comprehensive programs for the operation, maintenance, repair and improvement of Corps of Engineers facilities.
• Advise staff on adequacy and physical condition of facilities and recommend actions necessary to provide required facilities for unit readiness.
• Maintain liaison between the Corps and supporting agencies to ensure facilities are adequately maintained.
• Inspect facilities to validate existing conditions, determine required maintenance and repair activities, utilization of existing assets, and adequacy of contractual requirements.
• Provide technical advice and instruction in facility management procedures.
• Provide detailed cost estimates for all requested work in support of planning and programming efforts.

Employees may be required to work in extremely austere conditions, including:

• Extended work shifts of 12–16 hours per day.
• Limited sleeping arrangements, such as sleeping bags or in vehicles.
• Dependence on basic amenities that may be unreliable or absent.
• Operations in environments with extreme heat, humidity, cold, rain, or unstable terrain.
• High potential for physical fatigue and stress.

• Minimum one year of experience relevant to planning and directing facility programs.
  Specialized experience includes: planning and directing comprehensive programs, determining operating and maintenance requirements, forecasting resource requirements, budgeting, and evaluating program effectiveness through inspections, budget controls, and management improvement studies.
• Time‑in‑Grade Requirement:
  If employed in a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks, must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS‑11).
• U.S. citizenship and ability to provide required documentation.
• Preparedness to work within the demanding physical and environmental conditions described above.

If you have a disability that may interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments, you may request reasonable accommodation prior to starting the assessments. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis and must be submitted before assessments begin.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility and specific benefits depend on your employment status. Contact the hiring agency for detailed information.