Facility Operations Specialist

U.S. Air Force Academy • Air Force Academy, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Operations Specialist provides government continuity and expertise in civil engineering infrastructure systems and serves as the United States Air Force Academy’s subject matter expert in infrastructure repairs, including Energy Management Control Systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and pest management. The position coordinates and reviews real-property and real-property-installed-equipment requirements for installation buildings, critical plants, and dormitories, and conducts functional assessments to support preventive maintenance and work planning. It evaluates facilities and develops performance requirements for programs addressing environmental controls, HVAC commissioning, energy savings, and regulatory compliance. The specialist advises on infrastructure operations, maintenance, repair, and compliance, and coordinates with personnel to accomplish facility work and institutional events. This is a mission-essential position that may require on-call availability at any time, including after duty hours and seven days a week. A pre-employment physical, drug testing, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license are required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the basic occupational requirement through qualifying experience managing maintenance programs, conducting surveillance of contractor construction and maintenance operations, or performing maintenance or construction work.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of facilities, equipment, and operations and maintenance with complex technical requirements and advanced infrastructure systems.
• Knowledge of federal budgeting principles and practices for operation, maintenance, repair, construction, alteration, equipment replacement, supplies, or service increases.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and applicable government, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of heat plant operations, environmental reporting, mandated maintenance schedules, and preventive maintenance standards.
• Knowledge of safety and security practices for government facility organizations.
• Knowledge of trade or craft work principles, processes, and techniques relevant to infrastructure maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures for government facilities.
• Skill in infrastructure engineering concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations, including engineering support organization and functions.
• Skill in planning and organizing assignments and determining resources needed to accomplish the mission.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Meet the one-year GS-11 time-in-grade requirement if applying under merit promotion and subject to the federal time-in-grade rules.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Complete a pre-employment physical.
• Be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate valid driver’s license; the work may require driving a motor vehicle.
• Be available on call after duty hours and potentially 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assemble, and review installation real-property and real-property-installed-equipment requirements for infrastructure systems in buildings, critical plants, and dormitories.
• Conduct functional assessments to support preventive maintenance programs and work-task requirements, prioritizing needs across USAFA mission stakeholders.
• Inspect and evaluate facilities and develop performance requirements for civil engineering programs addressing environmental controls, HVAC commissioning, energy savings, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expertise, authority, and advice on installation infrastructure operations, maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance.
• Attend staff meetings and working groups and coordinate with personnel to accomplish facility work and institutional event efforts.
• Maintain continuity of mission-critical infrastructure functions during emergencies.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS relocation expenses may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

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