Facilities Specialist.

Responsibilities Responsible for all functions related to facility and lands management for nine buildings, one building with office space, storage, and grounds, to include building operation and maintenance services. Assists planning efforts for future facility needs within the Mississippi River Project Complex. Conducts analysis of current facilities through reviews of records and physical inspections to collect information to prepare and maintain an up‑to‑date inventory of existing facilities. Participates with project program managers in preparing scopes of work to be contracted, plans and specifications for performance of work, estimates of time, materials, equipment, and costs, etc. Assists the Maintenance and Repair and Dredge Goetz crews with crane activities such as, but not limited to, rigging, signalman, and maintenance of the crane located at the Fountain City Service Base. Performs all phases of operational maintenance work, including troubleshooting, installation, and testing of conventional components, and adapting or redesigning such components to accomplish the organization’s communications mission. Employment Conditions Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Requires the completion of a pre‑employment Physical Examination and an annual exam thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position has been designated “Mission Essential.” In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency situations (natural or man‑made disaster) you are required to report to work or remain at work to support mission operations. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Appointment to this position is subject to a one‑year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of duty time. This position is subject to pre‑employment screening, and random drug testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on‑duty accident. This position requires incumbent to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year after appointment and maintain this license. Qualifications Who May Apply Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. Select the category or categories you meet and provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing routine maintenance for buildings and grounds such as electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, safety, cleaning, snow removal, grading and other various tasks Reviewing the work of contract personnel to assure work sequence, procedures and deadlines are met such as assisting with building scopes of work and determining specifications for facility needs Demonstrating experience with safety and environmental compliance inspections Conducting analysis of current facilities through reviews of records and physical inspections to collect information such as condition, capacity, current utilization, and other pertinent information to prepare and maintain an up‑to‑date inventory of existing facilities (must meet 3 of 4) Education Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position such as Facilities Management, Building Construction, Project Management, Business Administration, etc. Combination of Education and Experience A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Facilities Operations Management Program/Project Management Safety, Security, and Fire Protection Time in Grade Requirement Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS‑09). If you held a position other than a GS pay plan, be sure your resume includes the pay plan and the salary you earned during the assignment. Without this information, your time‑in‑grade validation may not be able to be verified and may result in not meeting the requirement. Foreign Education If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been 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. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1‑year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the (reference omitted). Required to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year after appointment. This is an Engineering Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Commitment and Benefits 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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Army Corps of Engineers