- Position Title
- Facility Operations Specialist
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S24Y-12198846-RG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for those eligibilities.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-09 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
2.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-11 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develops and maintains long-range standard operation, maintenance plans, and procedures for the buildings and associated facilities.
4.
Develops course of action for the efficient use of facility assets to support the needs of the research.
5.
Identifies building system problems and develops appropriate repair plans utilizing in-house staff or contractor resources as required for electrical, plumbing, HVAC repairs, and alterations.
6.
Oversees operations of the building management systems, environmental control systems, and serves as the primary contact person in case of any facility emergency.
7.
Supervises maintenance of grounds surrounding the physical facilities at the location including driveways, parking lots, fences, buildings, and landscape.
8.
Assures that the facility safety and environmental management requirements are met and help to reduce environmental footprint of the facility.
9.
I have coordinated the following crop production activities: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Provides recommendations and input for the annual capital projects and repair plan (CPRP).
11.
Prepares statement of work (SOW) for facility, farm modifications, and repair projects.
12.
Reviews drawings, specifications and estimates for SOW.
13.
Facilitates on site pre-bid and construction meetings with contractors.
14.
Serves as the contracting officer's representative (COR) on contracts involving federal real property in the assigned areas.
15.
Reviews quality and quantity of work performed is in accordance with the compliance standards and approves partial payments and payroll documents.
16.
Prepares repair and maintenance proposal and facility upgrade recommendation for budget review and approval.
17.
Serves as advisor for facilities or farm operation management.
18.
Reviews and prioritizes all deficiencies in maintenance, renovations, utilities, and manages associated budget plans.
19.
Maintains work records and documentation including drawings specifications, manuals, warranty information, and building modifications.
20.
Works with the location support staff and administrative officer to maintain real and personal property records.
21.
Plans work activities considering priorities of all parties that are affected by the work.
22.
I have performed the following functions while providing administrative supervision for permanent and temporary staff: (Select all that apply)
23.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.