Facility Operations Specialist

Facility Operations Specialist

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Facility Operations SpecialistLegislative BranchArchitect of the CapitolOverview

##### Open & closing dates

09/20/2019 to 10/03/2019

##### Service

Excepted

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12

##### Salary

$69,581 to $108,422 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent - Permanent, Full Time

##### Work schedule

Full-Time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not

require or confer civil service Competitive StatusLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Washington DC, DC 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThis position is located at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC),

Capitol Grounds and Arboretum (CGA), Maintenance Division. The

specialist assists the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum Facility

Managers and Landscape Architect with operation, maintenance and

preservation of the Capitol grounds.The specialist is considered essential during emergencies and uses a

wide variety of equipment for snow removal and de-icing operations.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesSpecialist serves as facility management technical advisor to the

Supervisory Facility Manager for all issues related to facilities

management, operations and maintenance, utilities management,

quality assurance and maintenance contract compliance.Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.MAJOR DUTIES, quoted at GS-12 include:Facility and Grounds Management

Using the Facilities Condition Assessment, Cultural Landscape

Reports and other inspections, WebTMA analysis and client input,

the specialist develops program requirements to perform

preventive maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled work and

facility sustainment. The program shall address short and

long-term needs, unusual problems or concerns affecting facility

maintenance and annual client “call for work” projects.

Develops a storm Water Management plan with Planning and Project

Management (PPM) to identify and clean trunk lines on campus

coordinating findings with PPM for District of Columbia Water to

make final repairs of their owned property.

Serves as the jurisdiction primary lead for the AOC Dig Safe

permit program. Works with CGA shops to identify dig needs,

ensure safety and environmental protocols are in place with the

CGA safety officer. Coordinates notification, reviews utility

drawings and works with PPM, Office of Security Programs (OSP),

Safety, Fire and Environmental Programs (SFEP) and other

partners to ensure no excavation conflicts exist. Utilizes

various types of utility locating equipment to identify and mark

underground utilities. Creates projects in WebTMA to document

and track the processes.

Inspects roads and grounds for Americans with Disabilities (ADA)

compliance and works with Landscape Architect to develop

mitigation efforts.

Serves as jurisdiction point of contact between AOC, District of

Columbia government, other federal agencies and public utilities

to coordinate and manage repairs of roadway and infrastructure

that are on AOC grounds.

Works with PPM, Acquisition and Material Management Division

(AMMD) and CGA shops to coordinate grounds maintenance, repair

and construction projects. Works with the AOC Energy, Water and

Sustainability team to track and report water usage. Updates and

reports monthly water performance metrics. Provides

recommendations for upgrades, projects and process changes that

would lead to consumption reductions supporting AOC goals.

Coordinates with the AOC SFEP to implement safety protocols

promoting workplace safety. Works with CGA shops and CGA Safety

Specialist to ameliorate any unsafe conditions noted.

Consultant/Contractor Oversight

Serves as the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

(COTR) for grounds maintenance contracts such as AOC campus wide

trash / recycling and AOC / CGA pest and rodent management and

other contract support. As a COTR, evaluates contractor efforts

and assesses technical progress in relation to the established

schedule.

Monitors contract fund balances and status of projects and

recommends fund realignments as needed. Reviews financial

reports and resolves discrepancies as required.

Develops techniques and procedures to use in inspecting the work

performed by contractors to determine completeness, quality and

timeliness factors. Interprets contract specifications in

regular dealings with contractors and customers.

Project Management

This position provides project management in support of grounds

management operations and repair projects. Provides overall,

life-cycle project management with responsibility to provide

coordination and simultaneous oversight of multiple, small-scale

projects at CGA.

Serves as a Project Manager with responsibility to develop and

manage the design and construction of minor renovation projects.

Projects may include rehabilitation, alteration or improvements

to grounds paving and infrastructure systems.

Coordinates historic preservation projects with AOC curator,

Historic Preservation Officer and other agency officials to

clean, maintain and restore historic landscape elements,

monuments and memorials.

Technical Advice and Guidance

Provides guidance, technical advice and consultation on project

administration. Contributes to the resolution of technical

difficulties that are amenable to changes in approach, criteria

or requirements. Conducts studies to develop criteria for

situations encountered in field inspections.

Facilitates the resolution of project related issues and

concerns. Provides leadership of the project scope, schedule and

budget concerns. Provides timely and accurate responses to

Jurisdiction representatives’ questions.

Utilizes professional expertise to develop and review: (1)

technical specifications; (2) construction documents; (3)

internal government cost estimates; (4) construction cost

estimates; and, (5) statements of work for construction projects

and professional design services.

Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12

#### Job family (Series)

1640 Facility Operations Services- RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen.

You must be able to pass a drug test.

You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

You must possess a valid state driver's license.

.QualificationsYou must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's

(OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience

and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You

must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the

closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the

qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications

Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available

for your review on the OPM web site at OPM Qualification StandardsSpecialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with

the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform

successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or

related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized

experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower

grade level.Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks

of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-09 grade

level in the Federal service.Specialized experience is defined as having experience: (1)

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; (2)

Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance

operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including

reviewing project plans and specifications for workability; and (3)

Assisting in managing and technically directing contract

administration activities. Includes monitoring contractor activities

through personal contact or review of performance data to ensure

compliance with technical, financial and delivery requirements of

the contract.Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks

of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-11 grade

level in the Federal service.Specialized experience is defined as having experience: (1)

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; (2)

Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance

operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including

reviewing project plans and specifications for workability; (3)

Managing and technically directing contract administration

activities. Includes monitoring contractor activities through

personal contact or review of performance data to ensure compliance

with technical, financial and delivery requirements of the contract;

and (4) Experience as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

(COTR) or equivalent.EducationAdditional informationWelcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of

1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative

branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional

Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy

announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under

honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other

proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of

Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For

more information, please visit OPM vet guideIf you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must

certify that you have registered with the Selective Service

System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective

Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please

visit the Selective Service System website for more information.DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free

Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate

tentatively selected for a position is required to submit to

screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug

test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must

test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a

position. We will schedule, provide, and cover the cost for the drug

test.The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is

subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and

satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the

Architect of the Capitol.The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is

an Internet-based system that compares information from an

employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data

from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security

Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the

United States. If you are selected for this position, the

documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS

Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic

system. For more information on E-Verify, please

visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc1185221678150.shtmThe Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and

prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion,

age, national origin, genetic information, gender indentity, sexual

orientation, and/or disability.This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with

disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of

the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The

decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a

case-by-case basis.Moving expenses are not authorized.Relocation expenses are not authorized.Probationary Period- Selectee(s) is subject to the completion of

a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a

trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the

Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.All application materials become the property of the Architect of

the Capitol.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for

consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined

based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to

job specific self-assessment questions.Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to

demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this

position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well

your background and experience relates to the self-assessment

questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions

relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and

competencies.

Knowledge of and skill in applying a comprehensive range of

principles, concepts and practices in the facility maintenance

and operations arena. Keen ability to administer, evaluate,

adapt or modify practices and procedures that may not have

precedent to resolve deficiencies, correct discrepancies or meet

new requirements.

Knowledge of cost estimating, project financial planning and

cost control. Adept at justifying budgetary requirements for

both programs and specific projects.

Knowledge and training in contracting procedures to interpret

contract specifications and serve as COTR.

Ability to represent the AOC at a variety of meetings,

conferences, interagency group meetings and various ad-hoc work

groups presenting ideas and recommending alternatives

effectively in a persuasive manner.

Skill in both oral and written communication. Adept at

developing and presenting both technical and nontechnical

information.

Your responses to the self assessment questions serve as the basis

for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based

on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be

evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter

expert against the information provided in your resume and optional

cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self

assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education, and/or

experience is cause for not hiring you or disqualification for

further consideration.Please note that a complete application is required for

consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of

this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete

application).To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsThe Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is

designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to

evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position

vacancy.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your

resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment

questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and

screening questions and other relevant information. No additional

documentation or attachments are required at the time of

application.Your resume should list your education, training and work

experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and

accomplishments.Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human

Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is

required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during

the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked

to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma,

college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the

position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to

provide proof at the time of selection.If Veterans’ preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit

proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and

the proof required by that form).Failure to provide the required documents will end further

consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job

offers.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with

investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation)

leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation;

training and development opportunities, etc.The Architect of the Capitol offers offers eligible employees

opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyYou MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S.

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