Facility Operations Specialist.

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Alexandria (VA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is seeking a facilities program analyst to provide guidance on general policies, maintain and improve the facilities data system, and support regional offices in maintenance planning and program evaluation. The role requires coordinating with three regional offices and serving as a primary fact finder for a broad range of issues.

Applicants should be prepared for a 1-year probationary period and background investigations, with duties including

Formación

• Requires ability to communicate orally and in writing with professionals at all levels.
• Experience with managing and reporting on enterprise facilities data.

Responsabilidades

• Provide guidance on general policies, goals, and objectives to leadership.
• Keep senior leadership apprised of program status.
• Oversee facilities database for availability, accuracy, ratings, floor plans and usage.
• Support leadership in determining maintenance requirements and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Coordinate actions with regional offices and act as primary fact finder for issues.
• Participate in reviews and analysis meetings to address existing and proposed work.

Conocimientos

Oral and written communication

Facilities data management

Herramientas

Facilities data software

Descripción del empleo

• Provide guidance in terms of general policies and broad goals and specific objectives to be achieved
• Keep senior leadership apprised of program status
• Make recommendation and/or implement improvements as needed.
• Oversee management of the facilities database to ensure availability and accuracy of facilities data to include facilities condition ratings, floor plans and facility usage
• Support organization leadership and regional offices in determining operating and maintenance requirements, accomplishing programs, and evaluating program effectiveness through inspections, budget controls, and management improvement studies
• Provide guidance and advice on resource allocation to organization leadership to support preventive and demand maintenance
• Coordinate actions with three geographically separated regional offices and serves as the primary fact finder and analyst for a broad range of issues.
• Participate in periodic review and analysis meetings to address existing and proposed work.

• Provide guidance in terms of general policies and broad goals and specific objectives to be achieved
• Keep senior leadership apprised of program status
• Make recommendation and/or implement improvements as needed.
• Oversee management of the facilities database to ensure availability and accuracy of facilities data to include facilities condition ratings, floor plans and facility usage
• Support organization leadership and regional offices in determining operating and maintenance requirements, accomplishing programs, and evaluating program effectiveness through inspections, budget controls, and management improvement studies
• Provide guidance and advice on resource allocation to organization leadership to support preventive and demand maintenance
• Coordinate actions with three geographically separated regional offices and serves as the primary fact finder and analyst for a broad range of issues.
• Participate in periodic review and analysis meetings to address existing and proposed work.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

• Current Competitive Service Civilian DoWEA Employee within the Commuting Area
• Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee
• Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Non-Department of War (DoW) Transfer
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Specialized Experience:

I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Prioritize the design and execution of a large number of building construction, maintenance, and repair projects in facilities located throughout multiple geographic areas in the United States or overseas; Perform Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution of funds for facility sustainment, restoration, and modernization of a large inventory of administrative, educational, medical, and/or other facilities; Communicate orally and in writing with professionals of varying backgrounds and functions at all levels of an organization and with external organizations such as Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Service component staffs by preparing and delivering reports and presentations; Utilize software systems for managing and reporting on enterprise facilities data and facilities maintenance programs; Develop and manage government facility construction contracts; and Develop and maintain facility service contracts.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) positions within the last 52 weeks may not be promoted more than 2 grades within the preceding 52 weeks.

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.