- Position Title
- Supervisory Facilities Operations Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1630-CALO-24-12256962-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 29, 2023 to Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
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.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist, GS-1640-09 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. The resume or application materials you submit for this announcement must support the answer you claim under this and other questions. If not, you will be found not qualified, or your score will be lowered.
For each task listed below, select the statement from A through E that best describes your level of experience, education, and/or training. If you leave any question blank, your score will be negatively impacted. Do not over-state or under-state your experience, education and/or training. Your responses must be supported by your resume. You may need to provide detailed explanations of how your prior work experience or education is related to these tasks.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Supervise employee(s) who conduct maintenance of facilities such as roads, historical/non-historical buildings, trails, utilities, plumbing, electrical systems, solar power systems, water purification systems, etc.
3.
Plan and track labor, materials, equipment, and budget for the operation and maintenance of facilities such as roads, historical/non-historical buildings, trails, utilities, plumbing, electrical systems, solar power systems, water purification systems, etc.
4.
Plan, organize, and direct a program of operational maintenance including routine, preventive, and recurring maintenance activities.
5.
Organize and participate in emergency operations in response to storms, flooding, wildfires, and other natural disasters. This may include organizing and overseeing a response team to address significant damage to buildings, major utility systems, employee housing, visitor use facilities, etc.
6.
Organize and direct operational and maintenance activities for at least three of the following areas: historical buildings, non-historical buildings, water purification systems, water distribution systems, septic systems, unimproved roads, light/heavy equipment, and trails.
7.
Oversee work in at least two of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, mechanics, water treatment, solar power, and electrical.
8.
Write facility operations project proposals using computer-based programs such as Word, the Facility Management Software System (FMSS), and the Project Management Information System (PMIS) to develop comprehensive proposals that include work justification, work description, and related cost estimates.
9.
Purchase materials and contract work in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
10.
Ensure facility management projects are compliant with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and National Historical Preservation Act(NHPA).
11.
Prepare long-range and short-range plans for facility maintenance and operations activities.
12.
Communicate verbally and in writing with various project entities, to ensure proper timing and logistical support projects or operations.
13.
Prepare specifications and drawings for the procurement of material and services for facility management projects.
14.
Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
15.
Work in tandem with budget analyst to ensure expenditures do not exceed funds allocated for projects.
16.
Communicate project financial requirements, concerns, and potential shortfalls to management.
17.
Oversee and complete a large array of subordinate personnel actions to include hiring, performance management, determining periods of non-pay (furlough), reviewing leave requests, submitting awards nominations, and implementing corrective actions for inappropriate conduct.
18.
Work with human resources professionals regarding employee relations issues such as poor employee performance and improper conduct and initiating disciplinary action as necessary.
19.
Assign work, communicate expectations, evaluate work, and implement corrective actions as required.
20.
Ensure a safe work environment by overseeing a robust and proactive safety program.
21.
Ensure job hazard analyses are routinely conducted and that staff, volunteers, and park partners adhere to principles of Operational Leadership and implement safety mitigations when possible.
22.
Ensure a safe work environment by documenting and analyzing on-the-job injuries and implementing practices that mitigate risk for similar work done in the future.
Assessment 2
Technical Evaluation Questionnaire for CALO-GS-1640-09 Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist. Select the best answer for each question.
1.
How is a National Park Service contracting action initiated?
2.
What is the primary system used for NPS project management?
3.
Which of the following fund sources is normally used for the routine repair of a NPS unit's facilities such as a roof replacement?
4.
Choose the highest priority situation:
5.
Which organization do NPS staff consult to ensure that historic properties are maintained appropriately?
6.
Which law requires that compliance is completed prior to working on Historic properties?
7.
Which function best describes the primary responsibility of a COR?
8.
Which NPS entity assists employees and supervisors navigate challenging conduct issues?
9.
As a supervisor, you notice an employee operating a lawn mower without proper PPE for first time. What is the first thing you should do?
10.
Scenario - you are assigned as the COR for a dock construction project, and you notice that the contractor's employees are not using the stainless-steel fasteners that are stipulated for use in the contract. What should you do?