Operations Specialist

US Washington Headquarters Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The White House Military Office (WHMO) seeks an Operations Specialist to manage and oversee the operation of a joint military office facility in Washington, DC. The role is within the Policy, Plans and Requirements (PPR) Directorate, requiring coordination across security, HVAC, and IT systems.

Qualification at the GS-13 level is possible by meeting criteria for daily facility operations, comprehensive program development, and a primary security program contact.

Qualifications

• Managing the daily operations of a critical facility such as HVAC, security and IT communications.
• Developing facility management programs including preventative maintenance, space utilization, security, and property accountability.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for a facility's multi-disciplinary security program and related actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of a joint military office facility.
• Coordinate facility maintenance and service activities.
• Provide guidance on security access controls and documentation.

Skills

Facility operations

Security management

IT communications

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

The Operations Specialist position resides in the Policy, Plans and Requirements (PPR) Directorate of the White House Military Office (WHMO) and manages, coordinates, and oversees the operation of a joint military office facility.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

1. Managing the daily operations of a critical facility, such as overseeing sustainment, service, and maintenance activities for systems such as HVAC, security, and IT communications; and
2. Developing and implementing comprehensive facility management programs, such as those for preventative maintenance, space utilization, physical security, and property accountability; and
3. Serving as a primary point of contact for a facility's multi-disciplinary security program, which includes managing access controls, processing security clearance documentation, conducting inspections, and making recommendations for corrective actions.

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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

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All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.