Facilities Operations Specialist

Summary

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Agency Support Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, D.C.

Duties

• •Manages and provides oversight to the design and construction of renovation projects involving facility infrastructure systems, building operations, and sustainment activities.
• •Provides technical recommendations on procurement strategies, contract requirements, and statements of work specific to facility and construction projects.
• •Develops techniques and procedures to use in inspecting the work performed by contractors to determine completeness, quality and timeliness factors.
• •Serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for facility maintenance contracts.
• •Develops and reviews: (1) technical specifications; (2) construction documents; (3) internal government cost estimates; (4) construction cost estimates; and, (5) statements of work for construction projects and professional design services.
• •Coordinates with the GPO Office of Safety, Fire and Environmental Programs to implement safety protocols promoting workplace safety.

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. - OR - Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for the Facility Operations Specialist, PG-1640-13, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-12 grade level in the Federal Service that include: Addressing short and long-term needs, unusual problems, trends, or emerging needs. Conducting surveys to determine existing layout of work areas and building conditions. Participating in long range planning and evaluation of work operations. Observing and monitoring repair/construction and maintenance operations to identify unforeseen problems. 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. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (11/12/2026) to be considered.

Education

For Applicants qualifying on the basis of education: School transcript(s) - official or unofficial. A transcript is required if you are claiming to qualify based on your education. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable; at the minimum the transcript should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA. If you provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to an official job offer. Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html