Facility Operations Specialist
About The Position
This position is within the Facility Management Service and reports to the Chief, Facility Management Service at the Peoria CBOC. The Facility Operations Specialist is responsible for day-to-day building operations and maintenance of leased administrative and clinical spaces for the VA Illiana Healthcare System. The role involves regular communication with building owners, contracting officers, tenants, and service providers to ensure lease requirements and tenant needs are met. The position also supports property leasing and building maintenance contracts, facility planning and procurement, invoice review, and management of GSA-leased vehicles assigned to off-site locations. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The position is onsite; telework and virtual work are not authorized.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- For current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade rules: 52 weeks at GS-9 for a GS-11 position.
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, such as managing maintenance programs; monitoring contractor construction or maintenance work; performing or directing maintenance or construction work; or supporting facilities maintenance, operations, transportation, and capital improvement programs.
- Ability to plan and coordinate work, collaborate with engineers or subject-matter specialists, resolve problems, and complete assignments.
- Ability to communicate and interact with others, provide guidance, and discuss policies, programs, objectives, requirements, and trends.
- Complete the required application steps, questionnaire, and online assessment.
- Register for Selective Service if applicable to male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
- Complete a background/security investigation and required onboarding steps.
- Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA Health Care Personnel.
- Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
- Meet the position requirements by the announcement closing date of October 23, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of off-site outpatient care locations and administrative leases.
- Serve as a Level II Contracting Officer's Representative for property leases and building maintenance and repair contracts.
- Coordinate with service providers performing work at off-site locations.
- Evaluate and recommend courses of action on facility changes, alterations, and utilization.
- Review and certify invoices for facility-support contracts and vendors.
- Manage GSA-leased vehicles assigned to off-site leased-site motor vehicle pools.
- Assess facility maintenance, security, and safety requirements and implement programs to meet user needs.
- Prepare correspondence for the Chief, Facility Management Service, and VA executive leadership on facilities and leasing issues.
- Research and prepare procurement packages for new and replacement facilities, including market research, space calculations, and agency-specific requirements.
- Prepare reports and analyses for Facility Management Service, the Space Committee, and facility planning, including building conditions and lifecycle cost analysis.
- Perform other facility operations duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
