Facility Operations Specialist

Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Critical Facilities O&M (NWFC), Facilities O&M (NWF), Workplace Services (NW), Chief Administrative Office (N). A successful candidate in the Facility Operations Specialist position will serve as the program lead and primary technical authority in design, construction, modification, operations and maintenance, asset planning, and documentation for agency facilities. Duties As a Facility Operations Specialist, you will: Plan, lead, coordinate, communicate, integrate and recommend programmatic solutions for the overall success of the facilities program. Manage approved costs and schedules, risk management, quality management and resource allocations. Develop, document, implement, and assure maintenance and operational standards, assist with process and procedure improvements and advances overall initiatives for the facilities program. Determine appropriate products or services with business partners to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables. Provide technical advice, counsel, and guidance to staff, management, and senior executives on all aspects of the facilities program. Oversee the development and implementation of training for new processes, technologies and systems. Requirements Conditions of employment In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment. The position is covered under the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) as a "Code 4" supervisor. On-call status: Must respond to Facilities Emergencies 24/7. Position may be required to provide 24/7 critical operations to assigned facilities or systems to include on-call duties. Must live within 60 miles in order to respond to emergencies. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) administering the design and construction of buildings operations and maintenance; 2) ensuring that maintenance, repair, and construction needs are performed in accordance with established schedules; AND 3) analyzing facility operations and maintenance problems to determine the most economical and practical solutions. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE EEO Policy: USAJOBS Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. USAJOBS Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: USAJOBS Center - Veterans Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Telework: https://www.opm.gov/telework/ Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ - Who must register: https://www.sss.gov/faq/#who-needs-to-register Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment. We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social. 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. Benefits 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. 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