Facilities Operations Specialist

MD-ABERDEENHQ ATEC
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Equipment, Facilities

Job Summary

  • This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)
     
    WHAT IS ATEC?

    ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., visit: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.
     
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    PLACE OF WORK: This position is located at the U.S. Army Test & Evaluation Command, G4 - Engineering, Logistics and Environmental Management Directorate, APG, MD.   
     
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    Control Point Statement: The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The band NH-03 is equal to the former GS-12 Step 01 through GS-13 step 10. ATEC uses salary control points to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broad band. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $153,354 including locality.

 

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the primary interface with service providers from Garrison, APG for all matters relating to maintenance and repair of facilities and building/installation services: custodial, grounds maintenance, preventative maintenance, snow removal, furniture, etc. Responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects through the use of garrison service orders, individual job orders or contract mechanisms as needed to cover Command requirements, including recurring annual and unplanned requirements. Serves as Building Custodian where assigned. Tracks status and progress of assigned work and provides status reports including progress, issues, and trends. Develops reports and feedback for management and Command Group regarding status of work. Represents the Command with component customer for the projects

Project Development. Develops scope of work, cost estimates and other forms as required for the Command’s preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, minor construction and renovation tasks. Develops and prepares specifications to ensure the technical and functional requirements are included in the execution. Coordinates with resource management staff to ensure timely project funding. Emphasizes to the Department of Public Works (DPW) the architectural requirements, site development, general quality of construction, compliance with applicable design and building codes, environmental regulations, safety requirements, Department of Defense criteria, space allocation and functional layout. Confers and coordinates with master planners, Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, AT/FP, and Headquarters staff, Garrison staff professionals, subordinate unit staff, and outside agencies to ensure complete review of projects from an operational, functional and maintenance standpoint. Defines specific facility requirements based on mission, staff and workload. Studies the structure and/or functions of organizations with interrelated work processes or functions, to resolve substantive issues, and propose new organizational structures, realignment of functions, solution to space/supplies/equipment issues, and/or staffing levels, to improve efficiency. 

Project Execution. Evaluates performance against contractual requirements and assures quality and timely work performance. Facilitates project site meetings to finalize scope of work and identify deficiencies. Coordinates with local Garrison staff for approvals and recommendations to resolve project issues. Reviews project plans, specifications/submittals and provides comments. Participates in project kickoff meetings, quarterly project reviews, and line-item contract reviews for contractor performance with contractor, Corps of Engineers and Garrison Staff. Evaluates project progress by inspecting the work performed by the contractor to determine efficiency, effectiveness, reliability, quality, and timeliness factors. Uses evaluation methods, which provide a systematic and equitable review and basis for determining acceptability or non-acceptability of performance. Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), when properly appointed by a Contracting Officer. Evaluates the contractor's quality control system as incorporated into terms of the contract. 

Project Administration/Oversight. Responsible for maintenance, repair, and construction project oversight of Command buildings. Reviews construction contracts prior to award for operability and maintainability to ensure completed contracts are compliant with Army regulations, standard design and obtain the desired results. Shall become thoroughly familiar with the background and status of all projects for assigned facilities.

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

Facility Operations Services Series 1640

If this position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience, and you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package, or you will be rated ineligible.

If this position requires a job-related license or certificate, you MUST submit a copy of your license or certificate upon request, or you will be rated ineligible.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Range/facility operation principles.

    Maintenance & Repair of facilities

    Communication (oral/written)

    **Your resume may be submitted in any format and will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position based on the evaluation criteria described above. For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e. hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. **

     

    If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualifications determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

     

    For additional information on what to include in your resume see https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

     

     You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. 

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a determination and eligibility for a secret security clearance, or access, for the duration of employment
  • This position requires temporary duty travel (TDY) up to 20% of the time.
  • This position is designated as Mission Essential position during Inclement Weather Conditions or other designated/identified emergency conditions. In the event of a crisis situation or inclement weather, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties until relieved by proper authority. Incumbent will report for duty during designated inclement weather conditions.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • A trial/probationary period may be required.
  • 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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled using this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click here. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service(IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit here for more information. 
  • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.
  • Teleworking may be offered in accordance with the current command policy. 
  • Remote work is not authorized

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% Travel