Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD is seeking a senior expert in facility management to oversee a comprehensive program for PPQ operations at the National Plant Germplasm Quarantine Center.

Responsibilities include planning and administering construction, remodeling, and maintenance; supervising procedures for manpower, materials, and equipment; and ensuring continuous operation of BSL-3AG facilities with ISO 14001 environmental oversight.

Qualifications

• This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and administer a comprehensive program for PPQ operations at the NPGQC.
• Oversee construction, remodeling, and maintenance for facilities and related systems.
• Develop and implement operating procedures for manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Manage and supervise preventive and emergency maintenance activities.
• Serve as Biocontainment/Biosecurity Facilities Officer for 24/7 operation of BSL-3AG facilities and related labs.

Skills

Facility management

Leadership

Project planning

Job description

Summary

Field Operations Core Functional Area's senior expert in the field of facility management. Specific responsibilities involve planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive program which encompasses construction, remodeling, and maintenance support for all Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) operations located at the National Plant Germplasm Quarantine Center (NPGQC) in Beltsville, Maryland .

Major Duties

• Develops and oversees the implementation of operating procedures and ensures that the programming of manpower, material, and equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance.
• Technical expertise planning, analysis, design, development, and maintenance on various quarantine greenhouses, Bio Safety Level-3 (BSL-3) AG high containment buildings, and molecular diagnostic laboratories for plant disease programs.
• Oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of all major utility systems and infrastructure at the facility.
• Serves as a core member on the NPGQC’s Board of Directors (BOD) appointed by the PPQ Executive Team Members.
• Responsible for identifying, reviewing, and improving operational functions, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the NPGQC, and maximizing the use of common facilities, equipment, and expertise to support PPQ programs.
• Serves as the Biocontainment/Biosecurity Facilities Officer and is responsible for the 24/7 continuous operation and maintenance of the BSL-3AG High Containment Greenhouse and Laboratory building and associated microwave waste sterilization system.
• Provides the programmatic leadership, environmental oversight, guidance, and compliance responsibilities for the NPGQC Environmental Management System (EMS), structured using the ISO 14001 model.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Evaluations

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume demonstrates the required education and/or experience is met as described in the qualifications section of the job announcement. Your resume must clearly address the experience, education, and/or training relevant to this position. Structured Interview - Competency Responses: A panel of subject matter experts will review your responses during a Structured Interview. These responses to questions/scenarios will be evaluated to provide your rating in the application process. You will be assessed on the following competencies. Accountability Conflict Management Human Resources Management Partnering Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can / will be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you. To preview the application questionnaire, please visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13076444

Other Information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP/RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.