Facility Operations Specialist

This position is part of the Western Power Administration (WAPA). As a Facility Operations Specialist, with responsibilities in the areas of Facilities and Operations Management, Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), Performance Work Statement (PWS) development and Contract Officer Representative (COR) duties and analysis work in all areas of Facilities Maintenance.

Major duties
As a Facility Operations Specialist, you will: Develops annual and long-term comprehensive program of facility maintenance and repair for assigned facilities, which includes assets life cycle replacement. Modifies plans as required to respond to changing and unpredictable demands for services and the need for unscheduled maintenance due to worn and overtaxed facilities. As a Facilities Subject Matter Expert (SME) develops reports and plans as needed regarding Facilities for Senior Management personnel. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for facility and maintenance contract, all minor construction, repair projects, and housekeeping functions. Helps to determine the total budgetary requirements to support the assigned facilities operations, maintenance, repair plans, training and TDY requirements. Writes or reviews specifications for the maintenance or repair of facilities to include the description of materials and work methods to be followed.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as: Developing and managing a long-term maintenance program for a utility maintenance office, electric utility facilities/substations, rights of way, or other special-purpose installations. Managing construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of contractors, a broad knowledge of safe electric utility practices, common electric utility tools and equipment, and the ability to negotiate contractual modifications. Assist in developing the budget requirements for assigned projects, track and report expenditures to date, provide efficient communication of budget proposals, funding, execution and reconciliation. Manage projects and procurements across multiple field offices and remote utility facilities. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Working Conditions: The work is mainly sedentary, but may require walking, carrying of light items such as briefcases, notebooks, work papers, and/or drive a motor vehicle. Work does involve entering confined spaces where individual must navigate around moving equipment and maintain balance. May be exposed to high noise from equipment, dust, high heat or extreme cold while inspecting and investigating equipment or building problems. The incumbent must wear Arc Rated protective clothing when in proximity to exposed energized circuits. Physical Effort: Work is usually performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, ventilated, and climate controlled. The work involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Work will include visiting construction sites and maintenance mechanical rooms with proper PPE for hearing protection, safety shoe and hard hats.

How to apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.