Facilities Operations Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Hickam AFB, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the 15th Medical Group at JBPHH-Hickam, located on Hickam AFB in Hawaii. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include planning and coordinating all work requirements and complex projects to maintain Medical Group assigned buildings. This involves coordinating activities with higher-level facility management, the Medical Control Center staff, and others for support needs, including lodging, food services, utilities, closed circuit television, security, or alternate facilities. The role oversees facility management resources such as personnel, service contracts, financial programs, space utilization, and information resources. It also involves planning and estimating job orders for repair, alterations, equipment installation, and construction of facilities that are considered of urgent or high value. Reviewing and recommending approval of contract plans and specifications for all construction, modification, and renovation work for adequacy and compatibility with existing infrastructure and known medical support requirements is also a key duty. Implementing and evaluating programs to manage medical safety risks, fire safety risks, facility response to emergencies, and risks associated with physical security, hazardous materials, and waste are essential. Attending staff meetings, working groups, and coordinating with various personnel to accomplish facility work are part of the role. The position also supervises assigned employees by making work assignments, providing guidance, and overseeing performance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Immunization screening is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG).
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• 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.
• This is a Mission Essential position. The incumbent must report to or remain at work during emergencies to support mission operations.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating medical facilities or equipment to identify required repairs or replacement, conducting inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating contractor proposals or work assignments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
• Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration.
• 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%.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all work requirements and complex projects to maintain Medical Group assigned buildings.
• Coordinate activities with higher-level facility management, the Medical Control Center staff, and others for support needs, including lodging, food services, utilities, closed circuit television, security, or alternate facilities.
• Oversee facility management resources including personnel, service contracts, financial programs, space utilization, and information resources.
• Plan and estimate job orders for repair, alterations, equipment installation, and construction of facilities which are considered of urgent or high value.
• Review and recommend approval of contract plans and specifications encompassing all construction, modification, and renovation work for adequacy and compatibility with existing infrastructure and known medical support requirements.
• Implement, and evaluate programs to manage medical safety risks, fire safety risks, facility response to emergencies, and to manage risks associated with physical security, hazardous materials, and waste.
• Attend staff meetings, working groups, and coordinate with various personnel to accomplish facility work.
• Supervise assigned employees by making work assignments, providing guidance, and overseeing performance.

Benefits

• 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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree