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FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Mobility Command
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Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide management oversight for 54 aircraft, munitions, and equipment maintenance facilities and personnel actions for 75 civilians assigned to the 62d Maintenance Squadron. Performs all aspects of the facility project management, quality assurance for construction, maintenance, housekeeping, service contract management, safety management, environmental management, and resource protection support necessary to support the maintenance mission.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/29/2025 to 10/03/2025
Salary
$68,686 to - $89,290 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
McChord AFB, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
5M-AFPC-12807526-981385-JMB
Control number
846813100

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Clarification from the agency

This position is open to Air Force internal civilian employees within the 62d MXS CCQ.

Duties

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  • Plans and coordinates all work requirements to maintain aircraft, munitions, and equipment maintenance buildings.
  • Oversees facility management resources including personnel, service contracts, financial programs, space utilization, and information resources.
  • Implements and evaluates programs, manage aircraft, munitions, and equipment maintenance safety risks, fire safety risks, facility response to emergencies, and manage risks associated with physical security, hazardous materials, and waste.
  • Attend staff meetings, working groups, and coordinates with various personnel to accomplish facility work.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours. Serves “on call” and recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
  • Required to work at various locations within the group and base.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Safeguards classified or sensitive budget and computer systems related information and/or files in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employees must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. [cont...]
  • Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions, Facility Operations Services Series 1640.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs; Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans; Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project; applying the full range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning facilities and equipment operations sufficient to plan, coordinate, direct, and monitor facility operations to determine facility and grounds maintenance and repair needs; prepare statements of work; serve as the COTR; and oversee a program involving limited technical issues and specific and well-defined objectives; Using knowledge of Air Force budgeting principles, concepts, and practices to prepare budget requirements for maintenance and restoration projects.

OR

EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or have held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices concerning moderately complex technical requirements for primary aircraft, munitions, and equipment maintenance facilities and equipment.
  2. Knowledge of basic Air Force budgeting principles, concepts, and practices.
  3. Knowledge of safety and security practices for maintenance facilities and Air Force organizations.
  4. Skill to determine deficiencies and prepare complete documentation for new construction or repair and alteration projects. Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and complete projects. Includes the ability to apply seasoned judgement and skill to interpret considerable data, plan work, or modify methods and techniques used to perform assignments such as scheduling, repair or replacement of equipment, supplies, or parts of facilities due to aging, change in usage, unanticipated damage, or modernization.
  5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  6. Ability to read and interpret paper- or computer-based engineering drawings and schematic diagrams, and to use automated systems to retrieve, maintain, and update documents and records.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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