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Equipment Facilities and Services Specialist

Department of Defense
Defense Media Activity
Operations Office - Facilities Support

Summary

This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). Responsible for managing and defending multi-million-dollar budgets both internally and to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) to ensure the continuous mission readiness of all agency facilities.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$121,785 - $158,322 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate 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
WMA-26-13053916-MP
Control number
884094500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current permanent DoW employees. VEOA eligible veterans, 30% or more, People with Disabilities Schedule A (PWD), Non-Competitive (Reassignment, CLG, Re-Promotion), Transfer Competitive and Non-Competitive, ICTAP (Must be in Commuting Area), PPP, DoD Military Spouse Preference, (MSP); PPP, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP); PPP, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician (DoW MRNG); PPP, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement (DoW MR & NG).

Duties

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As a Equipment Facilities and Services Specialist at the GS-1601-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Plan, program, and execute a multi-million-dollar facilities budget, resolving complex budgetary challenges and justifying funding requirements for projects across approximately 50 worldwide locations.
  • Develop and implement facility maintenance and restoration programs, evaluating the condition of all facility components, analyzing future use patterns, and integrating military construction (MILCON) guidance and multi-service requirements.
  • Provide authoritative guidance on a wide range of technical facility aspects, including unique mechanical, electrical, data, and utility systems. This knowledge is used to solve complex technical problems by applying innovative and non-traditional solutions.
  • Apply expert knowledge of government contracting regulations to develop, manage, and provide direction for construction and services contracts.
  • Represents agency senior leadership at meetings, briefing conferences, hearings, etc. with OSD, military Department, and Congressional staff, as required, on matters related to engineering facilities management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
  • The security designation of this position is Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test, and periodic drug screenings thereafter.
  • The incumbent may be required to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft to a variety of overseas locations for meetings, conferences and/or inspections.
  • This position is considered Mission Essential.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Managing multi-facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) programs by developing enterprise-wide maintenance policies, prioritizing multi-year project requirements, and formulating and defending operating budgets during internal and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) level reviews.
  • Performing non-professional technical engineering design and facility evaluations by developing AutoCAD conceptual designs, Performance Work Statements (PWS), independent government cost estimates (IGCE), and comprehensive statements of work in compliance with building codes and life safety standards.
  • Resolving complex technical compatibility conflicts between operational mission requirements and real property facilities by coordinating the integration of specialized broadcast, IT, and automated equipment with physical structural, electrical, and HVAC infrastructure limits.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d


This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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 application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:

  • Facilities/Production Management Technology
  • Problem Solving
  • Program/Project Management


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Defense Media Activity

This position is located in the Facilities Division of Operations at the War Media Activity (WMA) at Fort Meade, MD which is a Department of War (DoW) Field Activity reporting to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War (Public Affairs) (OASW(PA)). The WMA is a worldwide media organization employing state-of-the-art and emerging multi-media production and distribution technologies and operating from multiple locations in the United States and overseas, and with deployed combat and contingency forces world-wide, including Iraq and Afghanistan.

Agency contact information

WMA Servicing Team
Phone
614-693-6200
Fax
215-516-6069
Email
DHRC-DDMAHR@dla.mil
Address
War Media Activity
6700 Taylor Ave
Ft. Meade, MD 20755
US

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