Facility Operations Specialist

Environmental Protection Agency; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency in Region 4, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division, Quality and Support Branch, Program Services Section, seeks a GS-13 level professional. The role emphasizes facility planning, operations, and contract oversight for a laboratory campus.

The selected candidate will report on-site to the duty station and manage daily facility operations, preventive maintenance, and support security and emergency preparedness within the program services team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Competencies include critical thinking, facilities operations/management, program/project management/evaluation, performance measurement, planning and execution, communications, security, financial management and accountability.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Facilities Operations

Program/Project Management

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

About this organization:

This position is in Region 4, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division, Quality and Support Branch, Program Services Section.

Region 4 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as leading facility planning and construction activities for a laboratory campus; managing daily facility operations, preventive maintenance, and emergency response; serving as, or assisting, a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on facility-related contracts; and supporting security, emergency preparedness, environmental management, and/or facility budget or utility oversight.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• Critical Thinking


• Facilities Operations and Management


• Program/Project Management/Evaluation


• Performance Measurement Planning and Evaluating Written Communication


• Attention to Detail Decision Making Policy Planning and Execution Communications Security Management Financial Management and Analysis Accountability

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, 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.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.