Facilities Operations Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory (NCSCRL) - Soil Management Research Unit in Morris, MN. The incumbent provides support and coordination for the day-to-day operations and management of all facility and farming operations at NCSCRL.

Duties

• •Provides support for all aspects of managing and maintaining facility, fleet and farming operations at NCSCRL.
• •Participates in the planning and development of statement-of-work descriptions, specifications, and requirements for all operations, maintenance, and construction project that are outside the area of capacity of NCRCRL personnel to perform.
• •Coordinates all aspects of the preventive maintenance, security systems, and farming operations of the NCSCRL complex, including unscheduled repairs of equipment, systems, and buildings, and planning and oversite of service contractors
• •Maintains all building plans, as-built drawings, and construction records.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS-09: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience assisting with the operation, maintenance, or repair of buildings, utility systems, grounds, vehicle fleet, farm machinery, or facilities equipment; monitoring facility activities, inspecting equipment or systems, and maintaining operational or maintenance records; supporting maintenance projects, preventive maintenance programs, or contractor services related to facility operations. OR Education: Successful completion of 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. Related degrees include engineering, industrial arts, property management, construction management, or business administration. OR A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above. GS-11: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience managing the operation and maintenance of buildings, utility systems, grounds, or facilities equipment; planning and coordinating maintenance, repair, renovation, or construction projects and monitoring contractor performance; and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, or regulatory requirements while maintaining facility records and operational documentation. For this position, specialized experience is experience developing short- and long-term maintenance goals; performing facility inspections to provide comprehensive facility condition assessments; providing cost estimates for the maintenance or repair services for all equipment, fleet, systems, and buildings; and coordinating and maintaining safety plans for normal operations and emergency situations. OR Education: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration or LL.M if related. Related degrees include engineering, industrial arts, property management, construction management, or business administration. OR A combination of Ph.D. education and specialized experience as described above. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.