Facility Maintenance Operations Specialist
Air Force Academy, CO - USA
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the primary facility manager ensuring the maintenance and control Of the USAFA Visitor Center and planetarium. The position is also responsible for maintenance of equipment and assigned vehicles and golf carts.
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- Manages Executes and maintains Facility Manager Program for USA FA Visitor Center Building and Planetarium facilities Within acceptable standards.
- Integrates and synchronizes for equipment management by assisting with development coordination and execution plans for delivery storage installation and removal of furnishings and equipment.
- Performs all facility manager duties related to the operation and upkeep of the Visitor Center and Planetarium facilities.
- Performs duties to ensure the health safety and security of USAFA Visitor Center and Planetarium facilities.
- Attends meetings working groups and coordinates with various personnel to accomplish facility work.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position.
- May occasionally operate electric carts forklifts and other equipment as required in connection with furniture removal installation and equipment/product delivery. Safely drives government vehicles up to 1½ tons off-base within the local area.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
- Employee may be detailed to other areas and/or duties as mission requires.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software products (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook Adobe Acrobat etc).
Conditions of Employment Continued:
- IAW SAThis position requires a physical/medical examination. The physical/medical requirements of this position as determined are: required to lift moderately heavy equipment or other items weighing under 50 pounds alone. With help the employee may be required to lift items 50 or more pounds.
- This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in the TDP the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if requested to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of general building maintenance work. An understanding of Civil Engineer work order database systems and an understanding of the work order precedence system. Knowledge of budgeting principles concepts and practices to prepare budget requirements submissions for operation maintenance repair replacement of equipment supplies or increase in service. Knowledge of safety and security principles for government facility organizations. Knowledge of basic facility programming; governing documents such as AFis DoDis; work classification prioritization and Civil Engineering organization and hierarchy.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of federal policies and practical concepts fundamentals and procedures relating to facility services and supply programs planning and equipment/asset management functions operations program requirements and operations applicable to real property management and financial management.
- Knowledge of government procurement systems civil engineering work control customer service and operations/maintenance management procedures; knowledge of civil engineering work centers and type of work performed by each type of work center and associated computerized maintenance management and sustainment management systems system capabilities and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
- Knowledge of safety security and environmental standards regulations and requirements and how to apply them.
- Skill in written and oral communications to negotiate or defend matters in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work; brief supervisor committees and other groups; gather information; and prepare analyses of problems and reports.
- Ability to monitor and develop technical specifications for a variety of service contracts and knowledge of institutional equipment appliances and maintenance requirements.
- Ability to schedule Visitor Center Conference Room and Theater set up AN tables and chairs for meetings conferences and special events at the USAFA Visitor Center according to plans and diagrams.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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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.
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