Facility Operations Specialist

National Park Service•Yosemite National Park, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Park Service is hiring a Facility Operations Specialist to provide facility management support and direct preservation and maintenance for concession-managed assets and/or the Buildings and Grounds Branch of the Facility Management Division at Yosemite National Park. The role supports stewardship of assets, visitor use and enjoyment, and protection of natural and cultural resources. Duties may be developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level; promotion is not guaranteed and depends on satisfactory performance, work availability, and supervisor recommendation. The position involves assessing facility needs through site visits and field inspections, documenting deficiencies and repair status, reviewing findings, and helping identify appropriate maintenance and protection methods. The specialist supports evaluation of facility components and technical work involving architectural building systems and civil engineering, including roads, water, sewer, and electrical services. The role also coordinates Facility Management Software System reporting, develops repair and project cost estimates for supervisory review, and provides maintenance guidance, training, and recommendations for sustaining facility conditions. Work is performed in both field and office settings. Fieldwork may involve inspections in construction and maintenance environments, with exposure to hazardous conditions, dust, chemicals, extreme weather, and varying altitudes. The position includes physical activity and may require travel by passenger vehicle, horseback, or hiking in mountainous backcountry. A uniform is required, and personal protective equipment must be worn for facility inspections and work. One vacancy is a permanent career-seasonal appointment, with work approximately November through October and a non-pay period for the remainder of the year.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in Direct Deposit and pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
GS-9 employees must have or obtain COR Level I certification within one year of entry on duty.
GS-11 employees must have or obtain COR Level II certification within one year of entry on duty.
Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
May be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
GS-11 qualification: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, including reviewing inspections and determining facility protection and maintenance methods; evaluating basic and intermediate facility components; using procurement regulations and contract management requirements to prepare detailed facility cost estimates, contract specifications, and statements of work; and independently completing facility management reporting and reviews with managers. Alternatively, qualifying education is three years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward a directly related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or an allowed combination of education and experience.
GS-9 qualification: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, including reviewing inspections and assisting in determining facility protection and maintenance methods; assisting in evaluating basic and intermediate facility components; analyzing detailed cost estimates for facility operations, maintenance, construction, and contract specifications; and coordinating facility management reporting and reviews with managers. Alternatively, qualifying education is two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, a master's degree, or an equivalent related graduate degree, or an allowed combination of education and experience.
Applicants must meet qualifications by the announcement closing date of October 23, 2026, and current federal employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
Resumes must state hours worked per week; current federal employees may need to submit a non-award SF-50 to validate work schedule and experience.
Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular site visits and supervised field inspections to assess facility maintenance deficiencies, including scope, urgency, estimated costs, and the status of ongoing repairs and restorations.
Prepare written inspection and assessment documentation for supervisory review.
Review inspection results and make initial determinations about methods for protecting and maintaining government assets.
Assist with analyzing and evaluating the condition of basic and intermediate facility components.
Support oversight of technical work involving architectural building systems and civil engineering design and maintenance of roads, water, sewer, electrical services, and other site improvements.
Coordinate and complete Facility Management Software System reporting with unit asset data managers, ensuring data is accurate and usable.
Develop cost estimates for repair, construction, remodeling, renovation, alterations, cyclic maintenance, and preventive maintenance for budget planning and supervisory review.
Provide facilities maintenance guidance and training and make strategic recommendations for sustaining desired facility conditions.