Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist

Indian Health Service • Pawnee, OK

13h

About The Position

This position serves as the Facility Operations Manager for the Pawnee Indian Health Center. The manager is responsible for planning, directing, and managing facility operations, maintenance, utilities, equipment, renovations, contracts, budgets, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent supervises facilities staff and ensures safe, efficient, and well-maintained building systems that support patient care. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license.
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
• This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
• Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position.
• Clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following: Managing or coordinating facility operations and maintenance activities, including preventive and corrective maintenance of facilities, building systems, utilities, or equipment.
• Planning and coordinating facility maintenance, renovation, or construction projects, including project requirements, contractor activities, or regulatory compliance.
• Analyzing facility maintenance, construction, or operational problems and developing solutions or corrective actions.
• Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
• You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
• ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, implements, supervises, and monitors facility operations, including building and grounds maintenance, utilities, equipment maintenance, life safety operations, and preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Plans, develops, monitors, and serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for facility support contracts and manages renovation and construction activities from planning through completion.
• Reviews work requests, develops preliminary cost estimates, establishes priorities, identifies funding sources, and prepares and manages the annual facilities program budget.
• Develops and implements facility processes and procedures in accordance with applicable Federal, State, Tribal, health, fire, safety, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
• Conducts facility inspections and risk assessments; identifies deficiencies, develops solutions and corrective actions, and ensures construction and renovation projects comply with applicable requirements.
• Supervises facility personnel by assigning and evaluating work, establishing priorities and performance standards, approving leave and personnel actions, addressing performance and disciplinary matters, and providing technical and administrative direction.
• Coordinates facility activities with healthcare staff, contractors, vendors, utility companies, government agencies, Tribal authorities, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
• IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
• 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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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