Facility Operations Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

This vacancy is with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum in Philadelphia, PA. Salary ranges shown are GS-09: $68,014-$88,421 and GS-11: $82,289-$106,982.

Pay varies by grade level and duty location. First-time hires to the Federal government typically start at the step 1 rate. At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties include planning and managing construction and maintenance projects, coordinating resources, and ensuring safety

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage construction and maintenance projects with design reviews and cost estimates.
• Coordinate personnel, materials, equipment, and other resources for MAT and facility projects.
• Provide construction oversight, quality control, and safety monitoring for contractor work.
• Maintain project records and status using SAMMS and FBMS; communicate to management and stakeholders.

Job description

Open: September 14, 2026 — Closes: September 27, 2026

Summary

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum in Philadelphia, PA. Salary Range Information: GS-09: $68,014-$88,421 GS-11: $82,289-$106,982 Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Plan and manage construction and maintenance projects, including reviewing designs and specifications, determining construction sequencing, developing cost estimates, and coordinating project execution. Coordinate personnel, materials, equipment, and other resources to complete Maintenance Action Team (MAT) and facility projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. Provide construction oversight, inspection, quality control, and safety monitoring to ensure contractor and Service work complies with plans, specifications, environmental requirements, and established safety standards. Develop, monitor, and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates, identifying and resolving issues that could adversely affect project performance. Maintain project records, reports, and facility management data using FWS (Fish and Wildlife Service) systems such as SAMMS (Service Asset Maintenance Management System) and FBMS (Financial and Business Management System) and communicates project status, quality-control information, and supporting documentation to management and stakeholders. Perform contracting and acquisition responsibilities, including COR (Contracting Officer Representative) duties, monitoring contractor performance, preparing scopes of work and purchase requests/orders, and procuring project supplies using the FWS purchase card. Provide technical expertise, advice, mentoring, and training on construction, maintenance, equipment operations, and MAT activities to Refuge, Regional, and Service personnel. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or reaching; or lifting moderately heavy equipment or other items weighing less than 23 kilograms (i.e., under 50 pounds) such as small hydraulic pumps and supplies. Work Environment: The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts associated with work areas, such as: exposure to strong odors or fumes from fuels or chemicals used in work processes; or working near operating machinery, moving vehicles, or electrical hazards. The work situation requires the employees to continually stay alert and to take special safety precautions, including wearing special protective items of clothing.