FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Conditions of Employment Continued: This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through resumption of all functions. LAW, DoDI 3020- 42, Defense Continuity Programs. 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, Administrative and Management, Facility Operations Services Series 1640.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning facilities, equipment, and operations and maintenance with highly complicated technical requirements that do not have a clear precedent such as those at a University and Air base with a multitude of advanced technical infrastructure systems and remote sites, e.g., Ice rink operations, a National Collegiate Athletic Association stadium, fields, pools, laboratories, museums, research facilities, classrooms, dining facilities, and dormitories with varied functions requiring different operational procedures to inspect facilities, evaluate use patterns, and identify maintenance or restoration requirements; and analyze facility and equipment requirements against technical program facility needs.

Knowledge of federal budgeting principles, concepts, and practices to prepare budget requirements submissions for operation, maintenance, repair, new construction, alteration projects, replacement of equipment, supplies, or increase in services. Knowledge of Waste-Water Treatment Plant processes (including the handling, effluent use, storage, treatment standards) sufficient to advise on, train, and enforce DOD, AF, Federal, state, and local regulations as they apply to government facilities.

Knowledge of Heat Plant operations and standards, concepts, and environmental reporting, to include mandated maintenance schedules and preventative maintenance standards. Knowledge of safety and security practices for government facilities organizations. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) work responsibilities pertaining to infrastructure maintenance. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures for government facilities.

Skill in a variety of infrastructure engineering concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to infrastructure management including the organization and functions of activities involved in providing engineering support. Skill in planning and organizing work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission. Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Coordinates, assembles, and reviews all installation real property and real property installed equipment requirements, as it pertains to infrastructure systems, for all installation buildings, critical plants, and dormitories; and performs functional assessments to support preventive maintenance program and work task requirements to ensure the ability to address the higher priority needs between all USAFA mission stakeholders.

Inspects and evaluates facilities and builds performance requirements to implement a civil engineering program that complies with regulatory requirements to manage environmental controls, heating ventilation and air conditioning commissioning, energy savings, and federal requirements with Wing or Squadron level oversight as it associates to maintaining infrastructure systems.

Provides expertise, authority, and advice on all aspects of installation infrastructure operations, maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance functions. Attends staff meetings, working groups, and coordinates with various personnel to accomplish facility work and institutional event efforts.