Facility Operations Specialist

Geological Survey; Millersburg (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Geological Survey in the United States seeks a Facility Operations Specialist for a term appointment expected to last 13 months but potentially extend up to 4 years. Responsibilities include budgeting, maintenance planning, and project COR duties across offices, labs, and construction sites.

Travel up to 5 nights per month may be required; candidates must obtain a government travel card. Work includes inspecting facilities, ensuring safety, and coordinating with management to keep operations

Qualifications

• Term appointment lasting 13 months to 4 years, may be extended based on regulations.
• Overnight travel up to 5 nights per month.
• Must obtain a government travel card for travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute annual facility budget and preventative maintenance plans.
• Identify, justify, and submit FMMS projects for approval.
• Troubleshoot and resolve building operations issues.
• Serve as COR for onsite projects.

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: August 17, 2026 — Closes: August 28, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Facility Operations Specialist. This is a term position with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 4 years, or more based on changes to regulations governing term appointments, without further competition at management's discretion. You may be required to travel overnight up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plan, develop, and execute annual facility budget and preventative maintenance plans. Identify, justify, and submit Facility Maintenance Management System (FMMS) projects for approval Troubleshoot and resolve building operations issues Perform maintenance and repairs. Serve as COR for onsite projects. Physical Demands: The incumbent conducts regular and recurring inspections of the facility which require a considerable amount of walking, stooping, bending, climbing, and at times, lifting to inspect installed equipment or equipment being installed during construction or renovation. During periods of emergency, the incumbent will be subjected to considerable stress and be required to initiate corrective actions and undertake a large workload in a short period of time. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office, laboratories, mechanical system rooms, construction sites, and outdoor environments. Normal operations place the incumbent in contact with electrical systems, steam and hot water systems, and a wide variety of other mechanical equipment. Therefore, considerable care and safety precautions are required to minimize risks. The incumbent is expected to perform duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. There is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness, including high levels of noise, high temperatures, and adverse weather conditions. GS-11 Salary: $74,678 (step1) to $97,087 (step 10) First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.