Public Notice - Facility Operations Specialist (Direct Hire)

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Washington, DC is seeking a Facility Operations Specialist to provide oversight and guidance to all Facility Managers on site, coordinating the Facility Manager Program and interfacing with designated NASA Monitors.

The role includes assisting with emergency preparedness, safety actions, and building maintenance, plus coordinating access for inspections and audits and, at supervisory levels, performing related personnel duties.

Qualifications

• One year of directly related specialized experience at GS-07 or equivalent.
• Education: master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and graduate study acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Act as NASA’s single point of contact to provide oversight and support to Facility Managers on site.
• Provide management oversight and facilitation of the Facility Manager Program.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, safety issues, and maintenance coordination.
• Coordinate facility access for inspections, audits, and condition assessments.

Skills

Facility management

Emergency preparedness

Maintenance coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D.

LL.B / J.D

Equivalent experience + grad study

Tools

Maintenance management software

Tracking systems

Job description

Summary

As a Facility Operations Specialist (FOS), you will serve as a Facility Manager Coordinator, providing oversight, guidance, and support to all Facility Managers (FM's) on site. You will provide management oversight and facilitation of the Facility Manager Program, including working with the designated NASA Technical Monitors for facilities and with the individual FMs. NASA may fill positions in any of the grades and locations listed in this announcement.

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Act as NASA’s single point of contact to provide oversight, guidance, and support to all Facility Managers (FM’s) at assigned NASA Center.
• Provide management oversight and facilitation of the Facility Manager Program.
• Assist FM’s with emergency preparedness, industrial health and environmental actions, safety issues, and coordinating building maintenance.
• Coordinate facility access to enable the Facility Operations and Maintenance Division to perform activities, conduct condition assessments and audits, and complete safety inspections.
• Monitor the closed-loop process between Safety and Mission Assurance systems and the Computerized Maintenance Management System to record and track to closure work orders generated to correct facility discrepancies.
• For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

Conditions of Employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for GS-09 level

• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:
• Assisting with facility management activities such as identifying facility issues, coordinating with facility managers, or supporting emergency preparedness, safety, or maintenance activities; and
• Supporting facility or equipment operations and maintenance activities, such as assisting with facility inspections, coordinating building maintenance requests, or supporting the maintenance of facilities and equipment in working order.

OR

• Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field

OR

• Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field

OR

• LL. B or J.D, if related

OR

• Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-11

• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
• Supporting or coordinating facility management activities involving the identification and resolution of facility issues or problems;
• Applying technical principles and practices related to facility or equipment operations to support facility maintenance activities; and
• Using maintenance management software or tracking systems to record and monitor work orders or facility maintenance activities.

OR

• Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field

OR

• Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field

OR

• LL.M., if related

OR

• Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-12

• Managing or coordinating a facility management program involving the identification and resolution of concurrent facility issues or problems;
• Applying technical principles, concepts, and practices concerning equipment, facility, or service operations to maintain facilities and equipment; and
• Utilizing maintenance management software to track work orders, facility discrepancies, or maintenance activities.

To qualify for GS-13

• Overseeing and implementing a facility management program involving the identification and resolution of multiple concurrent issues or problems;
• Applying a comprehensive range of technical principles, concepts, and practices concerning equipment, facility, or service operations with complicated technical requirements to maintain facilities and facility equipment in good working order; and
• Providing guidance on utilizing maintenance management software, reading floor plans and measurements.

Resume Instructions

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process.

Promotion Potential

The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.

Education

Basic Requirement

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional Information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at management's discretion.

For purposes of ICTAP selection priority, well-qualified is defined as possessing knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP, you must:

• Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position.
• Meet or exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position for the position.
• Submit proof that you meet the requirements for ICTAP as indicated in "Required Documents"

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Supervisory probationary periods are not subject to the above process, although, if a standard probationary period is required. You are subject to the conditions of both a standard probationary period and the supervisory probationary period.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefit Information

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