FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Description

Industry: Construction
Seniority for this role: Mid-Senior level
Summary You will serve as a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, designated as the Requirements Branch Subject Matter Expert (RBSME) for Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia, (EURAFSWA), located at NAVFAC EURAFSWA Public Works Business Line Core (PWBLC). This position resides in the Facilities Management and Sustainment Product Line (FM&S PL) of the PWBLC, Department of the Navy (DON), Capodichino, Italy. Learn more about this agency Help Duties You will provide procedural guidance and expertise to both reimbursable and non-reimbursable customers concerning funding and execution of all services. You will screen all work requirements considering issues of safety, urgency, health and security. You will recommend or initiates appropriate action to properly maintain the facility and minimize life-cycle costs. You will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Requirements Branch duties and will provide assistance to Requirements Branch personnel at all installations in the NAVFAC Europe, Africa, Central Area of Responsibility. You will provide recurring updates to client regarding the amount of remaining funds available and the requirements for additional funds to meet client expectations. You will work with the Performance Assessment Representative (PAR) and the client to determine a priority for client work after evaluating all work requests in the system. You will monitor the progress of all projects to ensure responsive, responsible, and quality execution. You will develop and execute training plans for all RBH personnel to include formal training courses, informal instruction and professional development activities. Help Requirements 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. This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport. May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country’s laws/regulations. You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location. 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 a current valid United States driver’s license. 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. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. 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 position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Qualifications 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: Applying knowledge of budget execution (i.e. working capital funds) to accomplish new construction and maintenance/repair of facilities. Assessing potential impact of proposed actions on public safety, ecology, and energy conservation. Developing cost comparison studies to determine feasibility of alternative solutions to facility maintenance problems. Conveying technical engineering data to non-technical personnel. Using knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical, engineering or architecture to support shore facilities operations and maintenance. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Facility Operations Services Series 1640 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 Additional Information Travel is dependent upon position description and availability of funding. If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship. Travel: The incumbent is required to have a valid state driver’s license and, if required, a local government license to operate a government vehicle to report to various job sites. Extensive travel is required in this position, with approximately 40% of the work year being in a travel status often in other countries other than Italy. Incumbent must be able to work overtime as required. The incumbent will be required to become familiar with specific and unique Storefront (or client) technical mission requirements. Physical Demands The majority of work will be performed under field conditions requiring frequent field surveys ascending ladders to rooftops, trusses and other semi-precarious positions with exposure to moving equipment, electrical currents, or toxic fumes. Must be capable of traversing hills, swales and rough terrain and be able to obtain a driver’s license and operate sedans, pickup trucks and vans. Travel out of the area might be required. Work Environment Work is performed in various surroundings including offices, waterfront areas, airfields, industrial and residential facilities or construction and utility sites. Visits to certain locations may cause exposure to normal hazards associated with construction work and industrial operations including confined spaces. The use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats, safety shoes, protective clothing, respirator, protective eyewear and earplugs is required in the performance of the work. Work involves the pressure of time and budget constraints. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. 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 an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. 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 Tour of duty will be 36 MONTHS. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference. Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee’s sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member. 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/ Read more Help A 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility 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. NAVAL FAC ENGR CMD EUROPE SW ASIA PSC 817 Box 51 AF, AE 09622 US Show more Show less