FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, 1640

Facility Operations SpecialistThis position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including: Appointing organization (FBI), Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.), Same or higher grade, Duty location (city or state), Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.) Job Opening: 62658 Opening Date: 12/11/2025 Closing Date: 12/21/2025 at 11:59 pm (ET) Job Title: Facility Operations Specialist Full Performance Level: GS 12 Division: Columbia Field Office Location: Columbia, SC Working Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary) Job Type: Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens Number of Positions Available: 1 Salary: GS 7: $49,960.00--$64,952.00 GS 9: $61,111.00--$79,443.00Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.Job Summary: The Facility Operations Specialist performs duties pertaining to the administration of space acquisitions, building operations, maintenance, movement/relocation, warehouse operations, supply delivery, and destruction of confidential trash. The incumbent reviews request to determine appropriateness in terms of personnel needs, present space assignment, etc., taking into consideration the physical layout of work space in order to determine the maximum utilization of work space. They review detailed blue prints and layouts to determine feasibility, cost effectiveness and compliance with agency rules and regulations, and makes recommendations to superiors and senior staff with regard to conflicting and/or competing interests for particular areas of space, including final detailed layouts for presentation to appropriate officials.Key Requirements:Must be a U.S. citizenMust be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearanceSome travel may be requiredSelectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annuallySelectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of walking, standing, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and recurring need to lift moderately heavy items.Work Environment: Work is performed mostly in an office setting, however, may be required to work in the presence of moving parts, carts, machines, high electrical voltage, and construction work sites.Major Duties:Operates and maintains field office facilities, to include physical structures, utilities, surrounding grounds, roadways, outside barriers, as well as programs and services essential to maintaining a safe, healthy, and comfortable facility.Performs a variety of administrative services to inspect, maintain, repair/modify facilities, and to operate facility programs and services efficiently.Coordinates the evaluation of all building maintenance, alterations, deficiencies, and repairs such as: electricity, air conditioning, heating, telephones, elevator service, and special equipment maintained in office space. Conducts onsite inspections and create "punch lists" for repairs, etc.Determines and projects funding requirements and justifies budget requests. Assists in developing a budget, monitoring budgetary expenditures, and blanket purchase agreements.Liaisons with FBIHQ entities to facilitate and coordinate sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF) renovation and building-out requirements, contracts and obtains funding for office furniture and equipment, and provides drawings and requirements for the layout and procurement of office spaceCoordinates the administration of space acquisitions, building operations, maintenance, movement/relocation, and destruction of confidential trash. Secures engineering surveys or outside bids and initiates appropriate requests through FBIHQ, GSA, etc. Monitors work performed by contractors according to standard specifications. Assesses quality and completeness of work so operations are not interrupted.Coordinates with FBIHQ the negotiating and administering of lease agreements, including operating and maintenance agreementsQualifications and Evaluations: Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veterans' preference will be applied. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:CollaborationCommunicationFacilitiesOrganizing and PlanningProblem Solving/JudgmentProject ManagementSpecialized Experience (SE): GS 7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 5 grade level. SE is defined as follows:Assisted with space management allocation decision-making and program requirements for an office/facility.Received requests and/or complaints and communicated with appropriate entities for further actionGS 9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE is defined as follows:Assisted with space management allocation decision-making and program requirements for an office/facility.Received requests and/or complaints regarding lighting, heating, air conditioning, carpeting, or painting and communicated with appropriate entities for further action.Assisted in conducting on-site safety and fire safety inspections and surveys to verify compliance with GSA or OSHA codes.Education: To substitute education for SE for this position, the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Major Study MUST be in one of the following fields: engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:GS 7: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.GS 9: Applicant must have a master's 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. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.How To Apply: For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on. If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.Required Documents: To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:A two-page resume that outlines relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered.A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents (if applicable):College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirementNotification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employeesMost recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or laterMemorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified