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Summary This position is part of the Office of Management, Department of Energy. As a Facility Operations Specialist, you will be supporting planning and coordinating the facility operation and maintenance of the Department of Energy's buildings and grounds. Responsibilities As the Facility Operations Specialist, you will: Perform detailed analysis of Headquarters buildings operating requirements for equipment, facilities and building alterations. Coordinate day-to-day operations and prepare work orders from requests for buildings maintenance, normal cleaning, and general facilities services. Liaison with the Procurement and Contracts staff for technical matters pertaining to the facility operation contracts. 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. Conduct periodic survey of concession operation to determine the adequacy and efficiencies of such operations and takes actions to improve these operations. Prepare progress, inspection and status reports requiring continuous walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders and light lifting up to 50 lbs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-11 Level SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Performing functions of the facilities maintenance trades to include the structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines as they apply to planning or initiating required maintenance, repairs, and improvements to facility systems. Evaluating information concerning building operations and contracting procedures to assist in preparing progress reports. Using contract administration methods and techniques to interpret and monitor established contracts ensuring the contract terms and conditions are met. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M.; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For this position, this is defined as a degree in Operations Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a similarly related major. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED GS-12 Level SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Managing functions of the facilities maintenance trades to include the structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines as they apply to planning or initiating required maintenance, repairs, and improvements to facility systems. Analyzing data to prepare progress reports concerning building management operations and contracting procedures. Assisting in monitoring contractor performance at facilities to ensure work performance is in compliance with documented plans. "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. 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 in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education If substituting education for specialized experience at the GS-11 level you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. There are no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. EEO Policy: https://www.energy.gov/justice/eeo-complaint-process Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/department-energy-reasonable-accommodation-program Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.