Facility Operations Specialist

Bonneville Power Administration • Vancouver, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Ross O&M organization, Facilities O&M, Workplace Services, Chief Administrative Office, Bonneville Power Administration. Are you a proactive leader ready to steer high-impact projects? As a Facility Operations Specialist, you will serve as the premier technical authority managing operations, modernizations, and maintenance for vital infrastructure. Drive strategic asset plans, oversee key service contracts, and lead an innovative team to success. Powering the Pacific Northwest: Shape the Future of Energy Infrastructure! At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), we deliver clean, reliable electricity to power lives and businesses across the Pacific Northwest. Our mission relies on resilient, state-of-the-art infrastructure. As a Facility Operations Specialist, you are the critical linchpin behind this mission. By serving as the primary technical authority and strategic lead for our vital facility operations, you ensure the environments supporting our grid operations, aviation assets, and headquarters run flawlessly. Your expertise directly safeguards the workspace of the hands that keep the lights on for millions.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• The position is covered under the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) as a "Code 4" supervisor.
• Must respond to Facilities Emergencies 24/7
• Position may be required to provide 24/7 critical operations to assigned facilities or systems to include on-call duties.
• Must live within 60 miles in order to respond to emergencies.
• A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) administering the design and construction of buildings operations and maintenance; 2) ensuring that maintenance, repair, and construction needs are identified and performed in accordance with established schedules; AND 3) analyzing facility operations and maintenance problems to determine the most economical and practical engineering solutions.
• Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
• CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
• You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary program manager and lead authority for facility operations.
• Define long-term goals, prioritize initiatives, and coordinate design, construction, and maintenance projects across critical BPA headquarters and specialized technical complexes.
• Act as the primary representative overseeing major, integrated facility management service contracts.
• Direct resource allocation, monitor vendor performance metrics, and make critical decisions to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive, multi-year strategic plans for replacing aging infrastructure.
• Analyze system life cycles, oversee budgets and schedules, manage risks, and build data-driven business cases to secure project funding.
• Provide expert-level guidance, consultative services, and problem-solving support to BPA staff, senior executives, and external business partners.
• Interpret building safety regulations, environmental best practices, and technical policy directives.
• Analyze complex structural and systems challenges to develop cost-effective, practical engineering and maintenance solutions.
• Oversee routine upkeep, emergency response plans, and construction outages to keep critical facilities operational 24/7.
• Define project scopes, requirements, and final deliverables in close collaboration with diverse internal departments and external partners.
• Guide projects smoothly through phases, milestones, and rigorous safety reviews.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of professional facilities staff and contractors.
• Cultivate a workplace culture characterized by customer focus, creative problem-solving, and professional growth.
• Synthesize complex data into clear, persuasive presentations and reports for top-level management.
• Build collaborative working relationships across the agency to resolve resource conflicts and champion new facility policies.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.
• We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members.
• BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance.
• The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.

What This Job Offers

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