Facility Operations Specialist
Summary This position is located at the Veterans Affairs Pacific Island Health Care System (VAPIHCS) in Honolulu, HI.
The position is responsible for the management of facilities operations, maintenance, repair, modifications, minor renovations, utility systems and equipment, environmental services, grounds and other components.
Responsibilities THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION NOTE:
The announcement has been update to include:
You may be expected to travel for this position.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Administers all contracts to operate and maintain the facility.
Serves as Contracting Officers' Representative on all maintenance and service contracts that support the facility.
Monitor quality aspects to ensure contractors comply with contractual requirements.
Establishes and implements operating procedures and policies in accordance with established objectives, schedules and program funds.
Plans and implements energy upgrades to reduce power consumption while meeting necessary power requirements.
Determines the priority for the maintenance, repair and improvement of all buildings.
Responsible for the evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency and attainment of program goals and objectives and compliance with pertinent legal and regulatory guidelines.
Maintains compliance with VA criteria and all applicable codes and requirements as pertains to preventive maintenance on all building systems and building service equipment.
Writes or reviews specifications for the maintenance or repair of facilities to include the description of materials and work methods to be followed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Sched:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved Telework:
Ad Hoc- VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
This position may be authorized for telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
Qualifications TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-11 LEVEL YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Facility Operations Specialist.
Qualifying specialized experience includes managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities and developing preventive maintenance programs; conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements and supervising operations for conformance with project plans; performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project.
NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.
-OR- EDUCATION:
Have successfully completed a Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.
M.
, if related, with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management or business administration.
Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the Facilities Operations Specialist position.
This education must have been obtained in an accredited in an accredited college or university.
NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials.
Education cannot be credited without documentation.
-OR- COMBINATION:
Have equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, which may be used to meet total experience requirements for this grade level.
The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do to the work of the Facilities Operations Specialist position such as engineering, industrial arts, property management or business administration.
NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials.
Education cannot be credited without documentation.
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Administration and Management Contracting/Procurement Customer Service Planning and Evaluating Project Management Quality Management IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates.
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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).
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.
Physical Requirements:
The work is mainly sedentary, but may require some walking in offices, production areas, utility plants, food service facilities, laboratories, and work areas.
Some employees may carry light items such as briefcases, notebooks, work papers, and test equipment or drive a motor vehicle.
The work does not require any special physical effort or ability.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Education IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
NOTE:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here:
http:
//ope.
ed.
gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.
3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.
e.
, intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (808) 433-0600.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Recommended Skills Health Care Project Management Clerical Works Scheduling (Project Management) Records Maintenance Customer Satisfaction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The position is responsible for the management of facilities operations, maintenance, repair, modifications, minor renovations, utility systems and equipment, environmental services, grounds and other components.
Responsibilities THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION NOTE:
The announcement has been update to include:
You may be expected to travel for this position.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Administers all contracts to operate and maintain the facility.
Serves as Contracting Officers' Representative on all maintenance and service contracts that support the facility.
Monitor quality aspects to ensure contractors comply with contractual requirements.
Establishes and implements operating procedures and policies in accordance with established objectives, schedules and program funds.
Plans and implements energy upgrades to reduce power consumption while meeting necessary power requirements.
Determines the priority for the maintenance, repair and improvement of all buildings.
Responsible for the evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency and attainment of program goals and objectives and compliance with pertinent legal and regulatory guidelines.
Maintains compliance with VA criteria and all applicable codes and requirements as pertains to preventive maintenance on all building systems and building service equipment.
Writes or reviews specifications for the maintenance or repair of facilities to include the description of materials and work methods to be followed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Sched:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved Telework:
Ad Hoc- VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
This position may be authorized for telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
Qualifications TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-11 LEVEL YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Facility Operations Specialist.
Qualifying specialized experience includes managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities and developing preventive maintenance programs; conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements and supervising operations for conformance with project plans; performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project.
NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.
-OR- EDUCATION:
Have successfully completed a Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.
M.
, if related, with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management or business administration.
Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the Facilities Operations Specialist position.
This education must have been obtained in an accredited in an accredited college or university.
NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials.
Education cannot be credited without documentation.
-OR- COMBINATION:
Have equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, which may be used to meet total experience requirements for this grade level.
The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do to the work of the Facilities Operations Specialist position such as engineering, industrial arts, property management or business administration.
NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials.
Education cannot be credited without documentation.
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Administration and Management Contracting/Procurement Customer Service Planning and Evaluating Project Management Quality Management IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates.
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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).
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.
Physical Requirements:
The work is mainly sedentary, but may require some walking in offices, production areas, utility plants, food service facilities, laboratories, and work areas.
Some employees may carry light items such as briefcases, notebooks, work papers, and test equipment or drive a motor vehicle.
The work does not require any special physical effort or ability.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Education IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
NOTE:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here:
http:
//ope.
ed.
gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.
3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.
e.
, intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (808) 433-0600.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Recommended Skills Health Care Project Management Clerical Works Scheduling (Project Management) Records Maintenance Customer Satisfaction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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