Facility Maintenance Operations Specialist

U.S. Air Force Academy • Air Force Academy, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary facility manager ensuring the maintenance and control of the USAFA Visitor Center and planetarium. The position is also responsible for the maintenance of equipment and assigned vehicles and golf carts.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• May occasionally operate electric carts, forklifts, and other equipment as required in connection with furniture removal, installation, and equipment/product delivery.
• Safely drives government vehicles up to 1½ tons off-base within the local area.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat etc).
• IAW SA-2020-25 This position requires a physical/medical examination.
• Required to lift moderately heavy equipment or other items weighing under 50 pounds alone. With help, the employee may be required to lift items 50 or more pounds.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of general building maintenance work.
• An understanding of Civil Engineer work order database systems and an understanding of the work order precedence system.
• Knowledge of budgeting principles, concepts, and practices to prepare budget requirements submissions for operation, maintenance, repair, replacement of equipment, supplies, or increase in service.
• Knowledge of safety and security principles for government facility organizations.
• Knowledge of basic facility programming; governing documents such as AFis, DoDis; work classification, prioritization, and Civil Engineering organization and hierarchy.
• Knowledge of federal policies and practical concepts, fundamentals, and procedures relating to facility services and supply programs, planning and equipment/asset management functions, operations, program requirements and operations applicable to real property management and financial management.
• Knowledge of government procurement systems, civil engineering work control, customer service, and operations/maintenance management procedures; knowledge of civil engineering work centers and type of work performed by each type of work center and associated computerized maintenance management and sustainment management systems, system capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
• Knowledge of safety, security, and environmental standards, regulations, and requirements and how to apply them.
• Skill in written and oral communications to negotiate or defend matters in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work; brief supervisor, committees, and other groups; gather information; and prepare analyses of problems and reports.
• Ability to monitor and develop technical specifications for a variety of service contracts and knowledge of institutional equipment, appliances, and maintenance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Employee may be detailed to other areas and/or duties as mission requires.

Responsibilities

• Manages, Executes, and maintains Facility Manager Program for USA FA Visitor Center Building and Planetarium facilities Within acceptable standards.
• Integrates and synchronizes for equipment management by assisting with development, coordination, and execution plans for delivery, storage, installation and removal of furnishings and equipment.
• Performs all facility manager duties related to the operation and upkeep of the Visitor Center and Planetarium facilities.
• Performs duties to ensure the health, safety, and security of USAFA Visitor Center and Planetarium facilities.
• Attends meetings, working groups, and coordinates with various personnel to accomplish facility work.
• Schedules Visitor Center Conference Room and Theater, sets up AV, tables and chairs for meetings, conferences, and special events at the USAFA Visitor Center according to plans and diagrams.

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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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