Facility Operations Specialist

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington, DC is seeking a Facility Operations Specialist to perform Quality Assurance Inspections of a large facilities management contract covering operation and maintenance of building systems.

The role focuses on evaluating contractor performance, verifying compliance with contract requirements, and monitoring schedules, costs, and quality to ensure safe, reliable facility operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11.
• Coordinate operation, maintenance, repair, or alteration of complex facilities.
• Inspect facility systems or contractor work to identify deficiencies and ensure requirements.
• Monitor maintenance contracts for progress, costs, quality, or contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Assurance Inspections of a large facilities management contract.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of building systems and related equipment.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Facilities management

Contract monitoring

Building systems

Job description

This position is part of the Office of Management, Department of Energy. As a Facility Operations Specialist, you will perform Quality Assurance Inspections of some aspects of a large multi-million dollar per annum facilities management contract that includes operation and maintenance of building systems.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following

1. Coordinate the operation, maintenance, repair, or alteration of commercial, institutional, or similarly complex facilities.
2. Inspect facility systems or contractor work to identify deficiencies and ensure work meets established requirements.
3. Monitor facility maintenance, repair, construction, or service contracts for work progress, schedules, costs, quality, or contractor performance.

Education cannot be substituted at the GS-12 level.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the Well Qualified category (or higher).

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.