Facilities Operations Specialist

Your tasks

• Provides support for all aspects of managing and maintaining facility, fleet and farming operations at NCSCRL.
• Participates in the planning and development of statement-of-work descriptions, specifications, and requirements for all operations, maintenance, and construction project that are outside the area of capacity of NCRCRL personnel to perform.
• Coordinates all aspects of the preventive maintenance, security systems, and farming operations of the NCSCRL complex, including unscheduled repairs of equipment, systems, and buildings, and planning and oversite of service contractors
• Maintains all building plans, as-built drawings, and construction records.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS-09: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. 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 and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience assisting with the operation, maintenance, or repair of buildings, utility systems, grounds, vehicle fleet, farm machinery, or facilities equipment; monitoring facility activities, inspecting equipment or systems, and maintaining operational or maintenance records; supporting maintenance projects, preventive maintenance programs, or contractor services related to facility operations. OR Education: Successful 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. Related degrees include engineering, industrial arts, property management, construction management, or business administration. OR A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above.

GS-11: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. 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 and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience managing the operation and maintenance of buildings, utility systems, grounds, or facilities equipment; planning and coordinating maintenance, repair, renovation, or construction projects and monitoring contractor performance; and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, or regulatory requirements while maintaining facility records and operational documentation. For this position, specialized experience is experience developing short- and long-term maintenance goals; performing facility inspections to provide comprehensive facility condition assessments; providing cost estimates for the maintenance or repair services for all equipment, fleet, systems, and buildings; and coordinating and maintaining safety plans for normal operations and emergency situations. OR Education: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration or LL.M if related. Related degrees include engineering, industrial arts, property management, construction management, or business administration. OR A combination of Ph.D. education and specialized experience as described above.

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.

Other

This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory (NCSCRL) - Soil Management Research Unit in Morris, MN. The incumbent provides support and coordination for the day-to-day operations and management of all facility and farming operations at NCSCRL.

Requirements You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver's License Required. The incumber will be required to obtain and maintain a Pesticide Applicators License. The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Boiler's licens. Incumbent may be required to wear a full-face or other respirators. Medical certification will be required to ensure incumbent is able to meet this requirement. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain government purchasing card with $5,000 limit.