- Position Title
- Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S25Y-12630352-JF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 5, 2024 to Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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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?
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-14 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.
2.
Prepares construction budget estimates including costs for Architecture-Engineering (A-E) service.
3.
I have experience performing the following: (select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Maintains operations, maintenance, and repair facility project records.
5.
Maintains facility records and documentation including drawings specifications, manuals, warrant information, and building/systems modifications.
6.
Assesses the condition of all campus utilities and grounds and roads and maintains documentation on their conditions.
7.
Reviews and prioritizes all deficiencies in operations, maintenance, repairs and renovations and manages associated budget plans.
8.
Supervises activities in alignment with facility maintenance programs and policies in support of the research mission.
9.
Participates in strategic planning and providing recommendations identifying requirements and priorities.
10.
Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses of activities to provide viable recommendations for resolving issues.
11.
Prepares position papers and reports to define issues and recommendations to supervisor.
12.
Develops and oversees short and long-term planning to ensure the operations and maintenance of the facilities are accomplished.
13.
Ensures environmental assessments, etc. are acquired and maintained related to alterations, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
14.
I have experience maintaining services to support the following: (select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Monitors length of time work order has been in the queue and cumulative tracking for reporting and ensures emergency situations and work order reports are scheduled appropriately.
16.
Prepares operations, repair, and maintenance work orders and project proposals.
17.
Recommends facility upgrades for budget review and approval.
18.
Prepares and reviews statements of work (SOW) for all facility modifications and Repair & Maintenance projects.
19.
Facilitates all on-site pre-bid and construction meetings with contractors.
20.
Ensures the necessary permits (e.g., for boiler plant; wastewater plant, underground storage) are maintained and updated as the necessary.
21.
Serves as an expert resource and represents Facilities Services in meetings.
22.
Evaluates the talents and capabilities of staff and promotes an environment which encourages confidence in making sound and well-informed decisions.
23.
Keeps abreast of current technical and operation/management trends in utilities systems related to scientific/research operations.
24.
Observes all safety and security regulations, requirements, and protocols.
25.
Ensures work is performed in accordance with the labor management agreement and all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
26.
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.