Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STRL Mission Support Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST plays a key role in ensuring efficient operation and overall success for the DEVCOM Analysis Center. Responsibilities Provide daily support for critical infrastructure and/or supporting systems within the organization. Routinely perform facility repairs and/or improvements to infrastructure. Assist in developing corrective actions to facility issues and/or implement necessary corrective actions to ensure compliance. Communicate status of repairs and/or projects to leadership and other stakeholders. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Basic Requirements for FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (1640): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Executing various facility repairs and/or renovation projects associated with building-wide systems such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and/or plumbing; (2) Identifying areas that require repairs and/or contacting vendors to obtain repair estimates; and; (3) Communicating with stakeholders about the status of repairs and/or any necessary disruptions to regular operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service DE-01 (GS-4 Equivalent). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration, Property Management, Engineering or Industrial Arts. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information This is a 6-year Renewable Term position scheduled to last 6 years in accordance with Federal Register Vol. 82, No. 178. This position may be extended, without limit, in up to six-year increments and may be made permanent without further competition pending upon the needs of management. This appointment is covered by a Laboratory Personnel Demonstration Project. This appointment requires the selectee to sign the Statement of Understanding-Conditions of Term Appointment prior to the start date. This appointment is subject to completion of a 3 year trial period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements. 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. 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 a(n) 18 Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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.