Facility Operations Specialist (Grounds)

Defense Logistics Agency•Fort Belvoir, VA

About The Position

The Facility Operations Specialist (Grounds) serves as the technical expert for HQC matters involving grounds maintenance, irrigation, and playground equipment. The role develops, implements, and recommends plans, objectives, policies, procedures, and guidance for the maintenance, design, development, and enhancement of HQC. It prepares and reviews proposed alternatives for compliance with building standards and analyzes equipment and systems performance reports using computer-aided facility management (CAFM) systems and software. The specialist develops contract requirements for facility maintenance, repair, operations, and alteration projects. The role also liaises with building tenants, private contractors, and local, state, and federal organizations to resolve problems and provide advice on maintenance, construction, and related building and grounds management activities. This is a GS-12 federal position. Applicants must have one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level. The position requires U.S. citizenship and has a non-critical sensitive security requirement with Secret access. Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in federal service, the military, or the private sector.
Specialized experience includes recommending plans and policies for grounds maintenance and enhancement, including preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Statements of Work (SOW), cost analysis, and budget execution.
Specialized experience includes advising on grounds management and conducting daily grounds inspections to identify deficiencies.
Specialized experience includes preparing and analyzing equipment and systems performance reports using CAFM systems and developing Statements of Work.
Applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for General Schedule positions, time after competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement cut-off or closing date.
Must complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks are grounds for removal.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
Employees must refrain from illegal drug use and may be subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical expert for HQC on grounds maintenance, irrigation, and playground equipment.
Develop, implement, and recommend plans, objectives, policies, procedures, and guidance for facility maintenance, design, development, and enhancement.
Prepare and review proposed alternatives to ensure compliance with building standards.
Prepare and analyze equipment and systems performance reports using computer-aided facility management (CAFM) systems and software.
Develop contract requirements for facility maintenance, repair, operations, and alteration projects.
Liaise with building tenants, private contractors, and local, state, and federal organizations to resolve problems.
Provide advice on maintenance, construction, and related building and grounds management activities.