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FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command

Summary

You will serve as a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST in the N4 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY DEPARTMENT of NAVOBSERV.

Overview

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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Salary
$102,415 - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
12
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
ST-13028647-26-MLV
Control number
879788200

Duties

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  • You will function as the USNO building manager and as such assists the Supply Officer as a liaison between USNO and NAVFAC for building readiness including maintenance, environmental concerns, fire suppression equipment, and security systems.
  • You will serve as the primary liaison between USNO and the Washington Navy Yard fire response team with responsibility including the scheduling of annual fire drills, maintenance on fire suppression systems, and fire extinguisher upkeep.
  • You will assist the N4 department in the conduction of zone inspections and maintenance ticket submittals to ensure consistency across the command.
  • You will be responsible for assisting the N4 department head in coordinating all maintenance and construction projects with NAVFAC and related entities.
  • You will be responsible for writing and executing safety policies for USNO in coordination with the USNO Safety Officer, and applicable scientific department heads.
  • You will attend applicable training held by the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center to assist the USNO Safety Officer.

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 Top Secret/SCI 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.
  • This is a Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position and requires DoD certification. Selectee must obtain and maintain certification within prescribed timeframes.
  • Incumbent must achieve/maintain Security Professional Education Development (SpeD) Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Physical Security Certification (PSC), and Antiterrorism Credential (ATC).
  • The incumbent will have two years to obtain the certifications if not already possessed.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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 using mastery knowledge of DoD and DoN policies to provide guidance sufficient to manage USNO requirements for safety, security, logistics, administration, and contracting.
  • Experience interpreting applicable federal laws, DoD policies and DoN policies for the purposes of designing USNO policies, instructions and procedures as they pertain to USNO.
  • Experience developing training plans, building training activities and educating civilian personnel on topics related to safety and physical security.
  • Experience communicating and coordinating base-wide building requirements and supporting the prioritization of resources to address major issues.
  • Experience directing building readiness initiatives and aligning the organization's mission requirements with supporting critical building infrastructure requirements.
  • Experience demonstrating knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Navy safety instructions and must be capable policies.
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

There is no education substitution for this series/grade combination.





Additional Information cont'd:
The incumbent must achieve and maintain Security Professional Education Development (SpeD) Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Physical Security Certification (PSC), and Antiterrorism Credential (ATC). The incumbent will have two years to obtain the certifications if not already possessed.

The incumbent must complete the following courses with the Naval Safety Training Center:
- Safety Managers Course (CIN: A-4J-0019)
- Introduction to Naval Safety and Occupational Health (CIN: A-493-0550)
- Respiratory Protection Program Management (CIN: A-493-0072)
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials Ashore (CIN: A-493-0331)

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

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.

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.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

For some occasions, the work requires changes in elevation of 150 feet, operation of machinery, such as forklifts, movement of hazardous materials, the ability to lift 20 pounds regularly, the ability to climb ladders, the ability to work in extreme weather, and the use of protective gear.

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
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork

ORAL COMMUNICATION
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY
PROBLEM SOLVING
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
FACILITIES OPERATIONS

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview.

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

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.

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.

United States Fleet Forces Command

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVOBSERV
3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20392-5420
US

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