Facilities Planning and Operations Manager

Smithsonian Institution • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Facilities Planning and Operations Manager works in the Department of Planning, Facilities and Operations at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoological Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI). The role is responsible for overall facilities management planning, exhibition development, and facility modification and construction operations. The manager directs strategic planning, design, and management of facilities, exhibitions, animal habitats, and related infrastructure; oversees maintenance, repair programs, and long-range capital improvements; develops and implements annual capital and maintenance project budgets; and supervises multidisciplinary staff to support efficient program execution.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to 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 overseeing animal habitat or exhibition projects and coordinating activities affecting animal welfare, safety, environmental systems, and facility operations.
• Promotion candidates must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic planning, design, and management of facilities, exhibitions, animal habitats, and related infrastructure.
• Oversee facility maintenance and repair programs.
• Manage long-range capital improvement initiatives to ensure compliance and alignment with 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 ensure efficient program execution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Federal Government benefits package
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Insurance
• Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Retirement Program
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized, subject to availability and approval

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed