Research Facility Operations Specialist

US Geological Survey; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey's Western Fisheries Research Center in Seattle seeks a Facility Operations Specialist for managing maintenance programs and building operations. This term appointment is expected to last at least 13 months and may extend up to four years depending on regulations and performance.

First-time federal hires typically start at the step 1 rate. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of building operations, contractor oversight, and building automation systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, industrial arts, property management or business administration with transcripts.
• Experience managing a maintenance program and supervising contractors to ensure plans are followed.
• EPA HVAC certification and BACnet/Modbus experience preferred.

Skills

Maintenance program management

Building operations supervision

Contractor coordination

Building automation familiarity

Education

Engineering / Industrial arts / Property management / Business administration degree

Tools

BACnet/Modbus

Building automation systems

Water filtration & pumps

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey's Western Fisheries Research Center in Seattle seeks a Facility Operations Specialist for managing maintenance programs and building operations. This term appointment is expected to last at least 13 months and may extend up to four years depending on regulations and performance.

First-time federal hires typically start at the step 1 rate. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of building operations, contractor oversight, and building automation systems.