Facility Operations Specialist

United States Space Force • Cheyenne Mountain AFB, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Operations Specialist serves as the facility operations lead responsible for planning and directing maintenance, repair, improvement, renovation, demolition, and construction for assigned facilities of the 21 Civil Engineer Squadron. The role performs administrative and technical functions related to maintenance, operation, renovation, and alteration of Cheyenne Mountain Complex (CMC) utility systems, applying knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and other facility systems to evaluate improvements that support mission requirements.

The position develops solutions for repair and modification of operational and industrial technology systems, including Direct Digital Controls (DDC), pneumatic control systems, and motor control systems. It implements and evaluates programs for safety, fire safety, emergency response, physical security, and hazardous-material risk management, and coordinates facility work with personnel and mission partners.

This is a mission-essential, key position requiring an appropriate valid driver’s license, a secret security clearance, and successful completion of an annual medical examination. The employee may be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, work irregular or rotating shifts, travel on temporary duty, and serve on an Emergency Response Force. Extended isolation within the mountain complex may be required in support of National Defense.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01 level, equivalent to GS-04 or equivalent federal service, involving property management, maintenance, materials requirements, and building operation and repair; OR a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration; OR a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience may include managing maintenance programs and preventive maintenance; monitoring contractor construction and maintenance work; performing maintenance or construction work; estimating material and labor costs; directing work operations; and maintaining project contacts.
• Knowledge of technical engineering principles and complex facility and equipment requirements, operating capabilities, and maintenance needs.
• Knowledge of safety and security practices within CMC.
• Skill in identifying deficiencies and preparing complete documentation for new construction, repair, and alteration projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematic diagrams and use automated systems to retrieve, maintain, and update documents and records.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and systems similar to TRIRIGA, BUILDER, APIMS, SCADA, and OITs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the position.
• Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must complete and pass an annual medical examination without restrictions; the position requires a physical/medical examination.
• Must comply with the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program, refrain from illegal drug use, and submit to urinalysis testing if requested.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty.
• Must be available on call seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and may work irregular or rotating shifts.
• Must be able to serve in a mission-essential, key position and may be required to serve on an Emergency Response Force.
• May be required to complete extended isolation within the mountain complex in support of National Defense.
• Submit transcripts if qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education.
• Applicants must clearly document duties, responsibilities, and weekly hours for part-time or unpaid experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct maintenance, repair, improvement, renovation, demolition, and construction for assigned facilities of the 21 Civil Engineer Squadron.
• Perform administrative and technical functions related to maintenance, operation, renovation, and alteration of CMC utility systems.
• Apply analytical skills and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic facility systems to evaluate facility improvements and support mission requirements.
• Develop solutions for repair and modification of operational and industrial technology systems, including DDC, pneumatic controls, and motor controls.
• Implement and evaluate programs managing safety, fire-safety, emergency-response, physical-security, and hazardous-material risks.
• Attend working groups and coordinate facility work with relevant personnel.
• Represent CMCC at meetings concerning CMC and mission-partner matters.
• Drive a motor vehicle as required for the work.
• Remain available on call after duty hours and respond to problems when required.
• May serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force during exercises or actual emergencies.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Advance in hire may be authorized with demonstrable proof.

What This Job Offers

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