Operations Specialist

Summary The Operations Specialist position resides in the Policy, Plans and Requirements (PPR) Directorate of the White House Military Office (WHMO) and manages, coordinates, and overseas the operation of a joint military office facility. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the Senior Facility Operations Specialist who manages, oversees, and administers requirements for a critical facility which includes Collateral and SCIF work areas.Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serve as the senior technical advisor and operations specialist for a critical facility, overseeing the planning, execution, and administration of all sustainment, service, and maintenance activities for systems including security, HVAC, IT, and infrastructure. Develop and manage long-term operational plans, including preventative maintenance schedules, space utilization strategies, physical security protocols, and budget forecasting, to ensure the facility remains fully functional and mission-ready. Manage and provide expert oversight for a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary security program for the facility, including managing access controls, processing security clearance documentation, conducting inspections, and leading cross-functional collaboration on all security-related matters. Serve as the organization's expert on facility management, representing the office in policy development panels, providing guidance on regulations, and managing the administration of facility leases and contracts. Plan, direct, and coordinate the overall goals, objectives, and funding of assigned programs and projects, including preparing Statements of Work (SOW) for sustainment contracts and serving as the Budget Line Manager (BLM). Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for a variety of high-value facility contracts, overseeing acquisition planning, scope development, cost estimating, quality management, and technical acceptance for new construction, services, and system modernization projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience: 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 Developing and implementing comprehensive facility management programs, such as those for preventative maintenance, space utilization, physical security, and property accountability; and 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 ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. 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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. / Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.