Facilities Operations Specialist

Government Publishing Office • District of Columbia, DC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Facilities Operations Specialist position is part of Agency Support Operations at the Government Publishing Office (GPO) in Washington, D.C. The role manages and oversees the design and construction of renovation projects involving facility infrastructure systems, building operations, and sustainment activities. It provides technical recommendations on procurement strategies, contract requirements, and statements of work for facility and construction projects. The specialist develops procedures for inspecting contractor work and serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for facility maintenance contracts. The role also develops and reviews technical specifications, construction documents, government and construction cost estimates, and statements of work for construction projects and professional design services. The specialist coordinates with GPO's Office of Safety, Fire and Environmental Programs to implement workplace safety protocols.

The position requires site visits, the ability to navigate stairs and lift up to 25 pounds, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. The selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period and may need to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure report. The position is in Washington, D.C., and the selectee will work shift 1.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and successfully pass pre-employment requirements.
• Must visit construction sites, navigate stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements, including one year at the next lower grade level or equivalent federal service.
• Must meet the basic education requirement through undergraduate or graduate study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration, or qualify through specialized experience.
• For the PG-1640-13 level, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-12 grade level in the Federal Service, including addressing short- and long-term needs or emerging issues; surveying work-area layouts and building conditions; participating in long-range planning and evaluation; and monitoring repair, construction, or maintenance operations.
• Qualifying specialized experience may include managing building maintenance programs; conducting surveillance of contractor construction and maintenance operations; reviewing plans and specifications; or performing and directing construction or maintenance work, including estimating material and labor costs.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date of 11/12/2026.
• Males born after 12/03/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• A Confidential Financial Disclosure report may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the design and construction of renovation projects involving facility infrastructure systems, building operations, and sustainment activities.
• Provide technical recommendations on procurement strategies, contract requirements, and statements of work for facility and construction projects.
• Develop techniques and procedures for inspecting contractor work for completeness, quality, and timeliness.
• Serve as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for facility maintenance contracts.
• Develop and review technical specifications, construction documents, internal government cost estimates, construction cost estimates, and statements of work for construction projects and professional design services.
• Coordinate with the GPO Office of Safety, Fire and Environmental Programs to implement workplace safety protocols.
• Address short- and long-term needs, unusual problems, trends, or emerging needs.
• Conduct surveys to determine existing work-area layouts and building conditions.
• Participate in long-range planning and evaluation of work operations.
• Observe and monitor repair, construction, and maintenance operations to identify unforeseen problems.

Benefits

• Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior