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FACILITIES OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (PROGRAM MANAGEMENT)

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command

Summary

You will serve as a FACILITIES OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (PROGRAM MANAGEMENT) in the OFFICE OF THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR of FLT NUMER OCEANGPHY METEO CTR.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/08/2026 to 04/14/2026
Salary
$157,236 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Monterey, CA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Temporary - 3 years
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes - You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12926847-26-MAR
Control number
864181900

Duties

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  • You will direct facility planning, special projects, and military construction (MILCON) programming and execution.
  • You will work closely with host commands inside and outside of the DoN and naval components that have a primary interest in facilities under study.
  • You will analyze findings, discuss and negotiate with concerned parties for approval of recommendations and proposals and act as the FNMOC point of contact for all HPC center-related facility programs.
  • You will prepare and review justification, technical, and engineering requirements information for facility special projects submission under the shore facilities planning system.
  • You will consult with CNMOC and Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) and recommend acceptance, rejection, or modification of proposals.
  • You will secure and participate in the preparation of, and justification for, new facilities, cost estimates, environmental impact assessments, and other supporting material.
  • You will define and coordinate the goals and timeline for the project(s), as well as developing strategy to meet long-range (five- to ten-year) facilities goals with consideration of innovative solutions to support future Fleet requirements.
  • You will develop budget submissions and manage the budget, timeline, and resources to support project requirements, monitor problems, provide solutions, and implement changes as necessary to ensure the project timeline is followed.
  • You will be the subject matter expert (SME) and lead for facilities requests for information (RFI) and taskers from higher headquarters, congressional inquiries, and government offices.
  • You will be required to make regular reports on the progress of the FNMOC facility program and projects to internal and external stakeholders, including directly to O6 and Flag-level leadership.
  • You will engage with NAVFAC, NAVREG SW, and Naval Support Activity Monterey to incorporate the microgrid and additional resiliency capabilities into a future MILCON.
  • You will develop, implement, and oversee an EPEC program, ensuring that all FNMOC programs and FNMOC facility projects comply with all applicable Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation policies, directives, instructions, and initiatives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Experience utilizing engineering and construction concepts, principles, methodologies, standards and practices sufficient to meet requirements.
  • Experience preparing instructions, contracts and notices on matters that pertain to facility construction, maintenance, repair, and operation.
  • Experience participating in the preparation, review, and maintenance of engineering drawings, maps, charts, card files, and similar records to reflect requirements, assets, and facility deficiencies and excesses.
  • Experience formulating, writing, and editing directives, facilities requirements justifications, and general correspondence, as well as engineering drawings and publications.
  • Experience preparing and presenting briefs, presentations, and factual reports, both orally and written to high-level management personnel.
  • Experience collaborating with DON naval components, State of California, other agencies and vendors to facilitate studies and projects to support the operational mission.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Temporary appointments may be extended up to 3 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations.

Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition.

Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Facilities Operations
  • Oral Communication
  • Partnering
  • Problem Solving
  • Written Communication
This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
FLT NUMER OCEANGPHY METEO CTR
7 Grace Hopper Ave
Monterey, CA 93943
US

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