Facilities Planning and Operations Manager

Smithsonian Institution•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Facilities Planning and Operations Manager is located in the National Zoological Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), within the Department of Planning, Facilities and Operations at the Smithsonian Institution. The role is responsible for overall facilities management planning, exhibition development, and facility modification and construction operations and activities. The manager directs strategic planning, design, and management of facilities, exhibitions, animal habitats, and related infrastructure. The role oversees facility maintenance and repair programs and long-range capital improvement initiatives to support compliance and organizational priorities. It also develops and implements annual capital and maintenance project budgets, and supervises multidisciplinary staff, including assigning work, adjusting priorities, and managing schedules. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal Service. The required experience is managing facilities, construction, renovation, and exhibition projects in a zoo, aquarium, museum, animal-care, or research facility, including animal habitat or exhibition projects and coordination of activities affecting animal welfare, safety, environmental systems, and facility operations.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience managing facilities, construction, renovation, and exhibition projects in a zoo, aquarium, museum, animal-care, or research facility.
Experience must include overseeing animal habitat or exhibition projects and coordinating activities affecting animal welfare, safety, environmental systems, and facility operations.
Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
A resume of no more than two pages that clearly demonstrates relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

Direct strategic planning, design, and management of facilities, exhibitions, animal habitats, and related infrastructure.
Oversee facility maintenance and repair programs and long-range capital improvement initiatives to ensure compliance and meet organizational priorities.
Develop and implement annual budgets for capital and maintenance projects, aligning them with institutional priorities and operational needs.
Supervise multidisciplinary staff, assign work, adjust priorities, and manage schedules to support efficient program execution.