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Facility Operations Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
US Army Center of Military History, Museums Directorate - Army Enterprise, Fort Belvoir, VA

Summary

About the Position: Incumbent is responsible for coordinating all facility functions such as building maintenance and repair, building construction, physical and personnel security, safety, hazardous materials control, environmental compliance, and contractor oversight across the Army Museum Enterprise (AME) for all AME facilities including field museums, two Museum Support Centers (MSCs) and Training Support Facilities (TSFs) both within and outside the continental United States.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/21/2026 to 05/05/2026
Salary
$121,785 - $158,322 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational Telework Only as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - 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
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
SDSB-25-12849685-MP
Control number
866102100

Duties

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  • In coordination with the Historic Material Division implements various protection measures for unique, one-of-a-kind artifacts related to Army history at all AME facilities.
  • Work with local garrisons and leadership to secure additional funding from adjacent commands to improve facilities.
  • Serve as lead for Army Museum Emergency Response Team (AMERT) for emergency response.
  • Review museum emergency response plans for facilities and security considerations.
  • Perform Anti-Terrorism, Operational Security (OPSEC), or Physical Security responsibilities with need to secure Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) accounts within first year in position.
  • Oversee and ensures that the need for local purchase for facility support items, grounds maintenance (i.e., snow removal, lawn mowing) and custodial services have been identified and initiated.
  • Develop, implements, and oversees the plans and programs for overall building(s) modernization, repairs, safety, physical security, key control, access, fire protection, and facility evacuation in accordance with regulations and procedures.
  • Conduct facility staff assisted visits and inspections with regards to safety, physical security and facility maintenance at AME facilities.
  • Provide technical assistance to engineering, budgetary, operations, administrative and museum personnel relative to facilities management.
  • Serve as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for facilities and construction related contracts.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • TDY of 25% may be required for this position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998



In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) coordinating complex building maintenance and construction projects; 2.) overseeing facility management service contracts and financial programs; 3.) monitoring facility operating systems including emergency generators, air handling units, motor control centers, and uninterruptible power supply systems; 4.) inspecting facilities for maintenance, repair, safety and security vulnerabilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).


Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). To be referred, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is an Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) career field position
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
SB-W3YUAA US ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20319
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