Facilities Operations Specialist (OA)

Bureau of Reclamation•Lakewood, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Facilities Operations Specialist (OA) serves in the Bureau of Reclamation’s Property and Program Services Division, Denver Office. The position serves as the point of contact and subject-matter expert for assigned programs, applying regulations and procedures to non-routine situations, directing support staff in delivering work outcomes, and coordinating with staff on complex requirements. Duties may be developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level. The specialist manages PIV credentialing and USAccess system operations for the Denver Office, including compliant issuance and maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination of PIV cards and related system activities for employees, contractors, and interns. The role also performs Contracting Officer’s Representative responsibilities related to key control and PIV card operations and maintenance. The position oversees key control and building access operations for the Denver Federal Center, including credential issuance, key inventory, re-keying decisions, policy compliance, audits, updates, and issue resolution. It coordinates conference room reservations and setup requirements, including scheduling, conflict resolution, and room configuration. It also administers administrative and office support programs involving timekeeping, transit benefits, uniforms, appliance permits and documentation, work orders, SharePoint site administration, and purchase card operations. The duties are suitable for telework, which may be permitted with supervisor approval. The position requires a valid driver’s license and completion of training, as well as obtaining and maintaining a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in Direct Deposit.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
For GS-7 qualification, must meet one of the stated qualification paths: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5; qualifying graduate education; a combination of qualifying graduate education and experience; or Superior Academic Achievement with a qualifying bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration.
Specialized experience may include issuing, tracking, and recovering controlled items and maintaining records; coordinating employee-service appointments and updating automated records; reviewing administrative requests for completeness and tracking them to completion; or maintaining and reconciling database or spreadsheet records.
Education used in place of experience must be supported by transcripts. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

Administer and manage PIV credentialing and USAccess system operations for the Denver Office, including issuance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination for employees, contractors, and interns.
Perform COR responsibilities related to key control and PIV card operation and maintenance.
Manage key control and building access operations for the Denver Federal Center, including credential issuance, key inventory, re-keying decisions, policy compliance, audits, updates, and issue resolution.
Coordinate conference room reservations and setup requirements, including scheduling, resolving conflicts, and arranging room configurations.
Administer office support programs, including timekeeping, transit benefit and uniform processing, appliance permits and documentation, work orders, SharePoint site administration, and purchase card operations.
Apply regulations and procedures to non-routine program situations, direct support staff in delivering work outcomes, and coordinate with staff on complex requirements.