Facility Operations Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

Serves as Maintenance Control Specialist for a geographic area supporting major multipurpose water resource projects. Projects may include power generation, navigation locks, flood control, visitor centers, natural resources and recreation features, or other appurtenant elements at several locations. The specialist serves as the project’s Facilities Equipment Maintenance Systems (FEM) subject matter expert and supports maintenance planning, records, reporting, system access, troubleshooting, and data quality.

Requirements

• For GS-7: One year of specialized experience performing maintenance work in a maintenance program for multipurpose navigation and flood control facilities, structures, or other appurtenant elements, using a computerized management system to schedule, analyze, coordinate, gather, and record data; or qualifying education, superior academic achievement, or a combination of education and experience.
• For GS-9: One year of specialized experience assisting with computer maintenance management systems to create short- and long-term preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and customizable reports and queries; assisting with powerplant maintenance scheduling techniques and processes; providing technical support for scheduling emergency, non-routine, corrective, or unanticipated work orders; and closing work orders with proper coding of time, equipment, and supplies; or qualifying education or a combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05/07).
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license before appointment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to education at an accredited U.S. institution, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Only applicants meeting one or more listed employment-authority categories are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Analyze maintenance history for facilities and equipment.
• Establish maintenance schedules for facilities and equipment.
• Develop and update maintenance equipment profiles.
• Record system maintenance and repair history.
• Prepare or assist in preparing annual and/or periodic program reports.
• Attend project maintenance meetings and relay pertinent information.
• Provide access and permissions for employees using the Facilities and Equipment Maintenance System (FEM).
• Troubleshoot system problems and issues.
• Organize and compile relevant information, verify its accuracy, and enter equipment data updates into automated maintenance systems.
• Serve as the Facilities Equipment Maintenance Systems (FEM) subject matter expert for the project.
• Ensure the quality of data entered into FEM by field staff and technicians.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the type of position.

What This Job Offers

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