Facilities Support Specialist

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS); Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA – Animal Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking a full-time professional to manage personal property and space, and to support branch administrative services.

The role will oversee space utilization, maintain electronic space data, and serve as a COR for contracted work, including market analysis and budgets to guide program improvements.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in space and personal property management with supervision.
• Experience analyzing administrative or facility information and providing data for decisions.
• Clear written materials and effective communication with peers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Expert in obtaining and disposing of excess personal property at multiple locations.
• Manages space utilization, furniture reconfigurations, workspace assignments.
• COR for contracts, including market analysis, statements of work and budgets.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of graduate education

Job description

Find Your Future With Us at USDA – Animal Plant Health Inspection Service

Job Summary: If selected you will be responsible for personal property management, space management and supports branch administrative support services processes.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Applying agency or USDA, and GSA laws, regulations, and policies to assist in space management and personal property management activities to provide guidance and evaluate the potential impact of policy or procedural changes with supervision. Identifying routine issues, analyzing administrative or facility-related information, conducting research, and compiling accurate data to support decision‑making and the development of recommendations for program improvements. Preparing clear and well‑organized written materials and communicating effectively with peers, serviced organizations, and stakeholders to relay program information, coordinate activities, and support organizational objectives. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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.

Major Duties

The duties described are for the full‑performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:Expert for obtaining and disposing of excess personal property at location(s), including processes, orders and documentation.Manages the space management program including space utilization, furniture reconfigurations, workspace assignments and reassignment.Maintains up‑to‑date electronic space assignments for the entire facility.Develops and manages internal schedules for general information/education messaging, including Branch web and SharePoint sites.Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for contract(s) to include market analysis, statements of work and budget.

Position Start Date

09/25/2026

Position Close Date

10/01/2026

Salary Offered

77983 - 108251 USD Per Year

Why join us – impact

You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team! To learn more about what it's like to work at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, what the agency does, and the types of careers, please visit the APHIS careers site. APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response