Facility Management Specialist

Summary The position serves as a Facility Management Specialist (FMS) in the Operations & Maintenance Division (AMP-300) of the Office of Facility Management (AMP-001 ). Responsibilities The FMS typically performs multiple and varying complex assignments under the limited direction of the manager or team lead. The position is responsible for direction and oversight management of facilities and related operational functions assigned and must balance the needs of the operational organization with the functionality and impacts on the assigned space. All facility factors including building construction, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications, etc., must be analyzed when new functions are assigned to the building. The FMS will often serve as the organizational technical expert for the occupying organization to advocate facility improvements and functional changes that will increase the life expectancy of the occupied facility, as well as lend expert guidance to the occupants on the "best fit" for their process within the assigned space. The FMS represents the FAA and the Aeronautical Center in negotiations with contractor personnel, engineers, architects, equipment manufacturers and representatives, and state and local regulatory agency inspectors. The FMS must be a skilled and professional communicator and will be responsible for arranging meetings between Agency personnel and contractors, customers, technical personnel, engineers, and managers, etc. The FMS's purpose is often to serve as an advocate and technical liaison to effect decisions that meet everyone's requirements without degradation to the facility or operating systems. The FMS is responsible for management or maintenance programs including evaluating the condition of facilities and their components, determining maintenance and repair requirements, evaluating janitorial conditions, and projecting requirements for future planning based on the Aeronautical Center's Master Plan and renovation plans. The FMS prepares maintenance records and prepares reports to be used in preparing budget estimates for facility annual operating costs. The FMS manages and directs activities that provide operating services to the Aeronautical Center complex such as electricity, heating, air-conditioning, water treatment, maintenance, repair and modification of buildings, grounds maintenance, and janitorial conditions. When evaluating all operational changes, the incumbent considers the age and construction of facilities services currently available, and proposed enhancement of service for the occupants. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify at the FV-H (GS/FG 12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G(GS/FG 10/11) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes experience in managing maintenance project and programs, management of facilities, evaluating facilities and projecting planning requirements. ALSO QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): A well-qualified candidate must demonstrate within their resume, experience with at least two of the three listed factors: - Experience managing maintenance programs that include planning activities to meet customer schedules and needs. - Experiences evaluating facility maintenance operations performed by a variety of contractors to assure conformance with establish guidelines. - Experience directing actual work of maintenance and construction personnel at job sites. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education See qualifications required. KSA Information As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Notes: 1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 3) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 4) Position to be filled at the H Band within AMP-300, duty location of Oklahoma City, OK. 5) Applicants must upload all of the required documents for this announcement or email to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov. 6) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: aa.gov/jobs/working\_here/benefits. 6) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. 7) To confirm receipt of documents, Please contact Jeff Westlake at Jeffrey.K.Westlake@faa.gov. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE 2282: Aero Center Consolidated. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA