Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist

Bureau of Reclamation • Elephant Butte, NM

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About The Position

Reclamation is hiring a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist to support safe, reliable operation of assigned dam and water infrastructure at Elephant Butte, New Mexico. The position helps meet increasing water demands while protecting the environment. It manages maintenance planning and work coordination, oversees personnel, resources, and budgets, and serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The role independently resolves complex operational issues with minimal guidance. Candidates without COR certification will be required to work with the Facility Manager to obtain it. The duties are suitable for telework, which may be permitted with supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification that it advances the public interest.
• May be required to complete a supervisory probationary period.
• Meet the applicable Time-in-Grade requirements for competitive candidates, as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• For GS-11, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 managing a maintenance program, including at least three of the listed qualifying duties; applicants must document hours worked per week.
• Alternatively, qualify through a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward such a degree, or an LL.M.; major study must be in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. Transcripts are required when using education.
• Alternatively, qualify through a combination of qualifying education and experience; only graduate hours beyond two years (36 hours) count toward the education portion. Hours worked per week and transcripts are required.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be evaluated and determined equivalent to U.S. education.
• Applicants who are not current federal employees must indicate full-time or part-time status and hours worked per week on their resume to ensure proper experience credit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable operation of assigned dam and water infrastructure through daily monitoring, maintenance, and preventive actions.
• Develop long- and short-term maintenance plans and coordinate work with Powerplant and Water Operations staff.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative by developing statements of work, ensuring alignment with project requirements, and resolving issues independently.
• Review completed work, integrate inspection recommendations, and coordinate completion of recommendations.
• Track and report recommendations to Region Dam Safety.
• Manage personnel, resources, and budgets to support effective maintenance of gates, valves, and related systems.
• Manage contracts and independently resolve complex operational issues with minimal guidance.
• Work with the Facility Manager to obtain COR certification if not already certified.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station or first-post-of-duty relocation expenses may be authorized, as applicable, except for the Guaranteed Home Sale Provision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree