- Position Title
- FACILITY SERVICES SPECALIST
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of the Interior
- Announcement Number
- IBC-23-DE-12214850NS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and
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I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
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I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
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My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
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I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
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I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
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I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
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My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
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Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other DOI Bureau/Offices at their request. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other DOI Bureau/Offices?
If you respond "yes" to this question, your information may be shared upon request from another DOI Bureau/Office and you will be notified.
If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will still be considered for this announcement.
If you respond "yes" to this question, your information may be shared upon request from another DOI Bureau/Office and you will be notified.
If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will still be considered for this announcement.
Assessment 1
For item 1 please read the following statement carefully. Your response to the following question will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be 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 provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
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Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
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Select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Facilities Services Specialist, GS-1601-07.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Analyze and research uncommon questions regarding facility maintenance and/or facility security issues in order to provide assistance to customers.
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Resolve issues that arise regarding the poor operation of major building systems or failure of building systems.
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Analyze and assist in the resolution of deficiencies in emergency facility evacuations.
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Track suspense dates and data in order to assure equipment maintenance agreements are in force.
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Gather data and others' input when making decisions to effect immediate corrective action.
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Balance analysis and experience when making decisions to assure client needs are met.
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Find solutions that are acceptable to diverse groups with conflicting interests and needs.
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Make necessary decisions even when information is limited or unclear.
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Receive calls from customers reporting various issues, documenting the relevant concerns, and forwarding the reported issue to the appropriate individual or office for further action.
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Process and review input, output, and correction of errors in an automated system to generate reports and analyze irregular trends.
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Enter, retrieve, or extract data from an automated system to address specific objectives.
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Generate queries from an automated system to address specific objectives.
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Provide administrative support, such as, timekeeping, bookkeeping, property management, or accounts receivable/payable duties, ensuring transactions were recorded and retained for audit purposes.
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Conduct facility surveys and inspections to evaluate the environmental and physical condition of office space and the mechanical condition of equipment and building systems.
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Perform building site inspections to troubleshoot building repairs and assist with establishing requirements for major repairs, installations, or expansions or upgrades.
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Follow-up with frequent inspections to ensure that responsible personnel have complied with instructions that equipment is working, and preparations are on target.
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Conducts 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 contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and reviewing operation for conformance with project plans.
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Monitor compliance with safety and occupational health standards for assigned facilities and periodically inspect physical structures to ensure environmental and regulatory requirements are met.
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Monitored work performed by others to ensure it was complete and performed in accordance with the contract, or agreement specifications.
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Check for and report potential hazards or breaches of facility security plans.
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Perform facility safety inspections and assist with eliminating deficiencies.
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Maintain logs of keys and access cards.
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Manage access controls to sensitive areas within an office environment or accountable property, such as controlling key assignments used for access control or documenting physical records checked in or out of a file management system for an organization or office.
Assessment 2
INSTRUCTIONS: You must complete the following Technical Assessment Questionnaire as part of the application process. Please select the correct response to each question listed below.
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You are presenting information to employees on an upcoming office relocation project. During the meeting, an employee asked a question regarding the presence of lead-based paint. How do you respond to the employee's question? (Choose the best response below.)
2.
You are walking to the break room and notice a puddle of water on the floor. You immediately (Choose the best response below.)
3.
You are approached by an employee who is trying to enter a controlled area of the building. You ask them who provided them permission to enter when they respond they are vague and do not provide the proper name of the employees who control the space. What should you do? (Choose the best response below.)
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You are asked to review the work of a contractor before they are paid by a government purchase card. During your inspection you noticed the contractor failed to perform a significant portion of work, however, the contractor's invoice indicates the work is completed and is included on their invoice. (Choose the best response below.)