Supervisory Facility Operation Specialist

U.S. Pacific Fleet•Bremerton, WA

About The Position

You will serve as a Supervisory Facility Operation Specialist in the Ocean Engineering Department, Code 120, at PSNS and IMF. You will manage Ocean Engineering facility operations and information technology requirements at facilities in the local geographical area, and develop and implement policies, procedures, and training for facility and IT support. You will ensure personnel follow applicable policies and be accountable for facility adequacy, sequencing, and effective execution of daily operations. The role administers facility and IT activities in coordination with Ocean Engineering departments and Ship’s Force as required. You will supervise four Facility Operations Specialists and one IT System Administrator. Supervisory duties include assigning, directing, and reviewing work; evaluating performance; managing training and development; and administering awards and appropriate disciplinary actions. You will promote safety, cost reduction, productivity improvement, energy conservation, and incentive award programs, and provide input for employee performance appraisals. The role coordinates site-improvement projects, including repairs to shipyard offices and muster sites. You will brief employees on and hold them accountable for PSNS IMF hazardous-material and hazardous-waste regulations. You will maintain hazardous-material checkout logs, ensure Material Safety Data Sheets are available, verify materials are on the PSNS Authorized Use List, and ensure employees are qualified to use them. Work may take place in areas with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents, and participation in medical surveillance programs is required. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required; travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods may be necessary. The position requires an interim and/or final security clearance and successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, with random testing thereafter.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in direct deposit and successfully complete the required E-Verify employment verification process if new to the Department of the Navy.
Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in medical surveillance programs.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, and is subject to random testing.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
Extensive experience providing administrative services for facility maintenance, repair, or modification; upgrading or replacing utility systems; and planning and overseeing work, including inspections of services performed by electricians, utility systems operators, janitors, or others.
Experience assuring compliance with certification, safety, fire-prevention, and security program requirements.
Experience planning, distributing, coordinating, and monitoring others’ work assignments; evaluating performance and providing feedback; and ensuring staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed and treated fairly and equitably.

Responsibilities

Manage Ocean Engineering facility operations and information technology requirements at PSNS IMF facilities in the local geographical area.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training to meet facility and IT support requirements.
Ensure facility and IT policies are followed by personnel supporting the Ocean Engineering Department.
Ensure facility adequacy, proper sequencing, and effective execution of daily operations.
Administer facility and IT activities with Ocean Engineering departments and Ship’s Force as required.
Supervise four Facility Operations Specialists and one IT System Administrator; assign, direct, and review their work.
Evaluate employee performance, manage training and development, and administer awards and appropriate disciplinary actions.
Promote safety, cost reduction, productivity improvement, energy conservation, and incentive award programs, and provide input for employee performance appraisals.
Coordinate site-improvement projects, including on-site repairs to shipyard offices and muster sites.
Brief employees on and hold them accountable for PSNS IMF hazardous-material and hazardous-waste regulations.
Maintain checkout logs for hazardous materials used in facility projects.
Ensure Material Safety Data Sheets are available, materials are on the PSNS Authorized Use List, and employees are qualified to use them.
Plan, distribute, coordinate, and monitor work assignments; ensure staff are appropriately selected, utilized, developed, and treated fairly and equitably.
Inspect contractors’ work for compliance with specifications or standards.