Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This is a developmental position for a Facility Operations Specialist at the GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12 grade level with the full performance level of GS-12 with the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Activity. Management may select from any referral and advancement, if selected subject to time-in-grade is required. Responsibilities Serve as the Facility Operations Specialist for the Chemical Materials Activity (CMA), responsible for the planning, construction, upgrades, and maintenance of CMA facilities at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Oversees the planning and coordination of all facility requirements and projects to support the CMA. Oversees facility management resources including, service contracts, financial programs, and space utilization. Identifies deficient service from prime contractor or sub-contractor personnel performance, assesses operational impact, and initiates timely corrective action. Reviews and provides input on contract plans and specifications encompassing all construction, modification, and renovation work for adequacy and compatibility with existing infrastructure. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-07 Level: Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assist in managing the maintenance and repair of facilities for a variety of buildings that includes the utilities and equipment; 2) Monitoring and scheduling facility maintenance projects for an organization that involves coordination with personnel outside the organization; 3) Utilize a variety of automated systems to enter and maintain data and records for a facility management program and provide a variety of reports or correspondence; 4) Conduct inspections to manage risks such as fire, safety, and physical security and maintaining records and recovery plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-05). OR EDUCATION: One full year of graduate level education with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-09 Grade Level Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Coordinate maintenance and repair of facilities for a variety of buildings and developing maintenance concepts, initial repair and replacement factors; 2) Liaison with a variety of personnel and contractors for facility maintenance projects to resolve problems or issues; 3) Utilize a variety of automated systems prepare reports, work packages that include drawings, and a detailed description of the work and equipment involved to resolve the problems identified; 4) Conduct inspections of maintenance projects or service contractor performance for compliance with statements of work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-07). OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Qualifications continued in Education Section. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Facilities Operations and Maintenance Facilities Procurement and Contract Management Facilities Requirements Analysis and Planning Project Planning, Design, and Construction Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second grade or equivalent for the following: GS-07 - time-in grade requirement is GS-05 GS-09 - time in grade requirement is GS-07 GS-11 - time-in grade requirement is GS-09 GS-12 - time-in grade requirement is GS-11 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent for the following: Education Qualifications continued: GS-11 Grade Level Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluate maintenance and repair of facilities for a variety of buildings to identify deficiencies, develop plans for restoration to include project scopes and costs; 2) Liaison with a variety of personnel and contractors for facility maintenance projects and serve on facility working groups/committees; 3) Utilize a variety of automated systems to prepare reports, standard operating procedures, and costs estimates in addition to interpreting computer based engineering drawings and schematic diagrams; 4) Conduct inspections of maintenance projects or service contractor performance for compliance with statements of work and initiates corrective action. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-09). OR EDUCATION: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-12 Grade Level Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Overseeing all facility requirements and projects for minor and major construction, maintenance and repair of a variety of facilities to include space utilization and safety and environmental compliance; 2) Serving as organization representative in facility working groups/committees providing recommendations related to management of facilities in addition to coordinating with contractors for facility maintenance projects to resolve compliance difficulties; 3) Utilize a variety of automated systems to prepare reports, standard operating procedures, prioritize work, and analyze benefits and costs for accomplishing maintenance and repairs of facilities by in-house personnel or contractor; 4) Conduct inspections of maintenance projects or service contractor performance for compliance with statement of work, conformance to codes and standards, fire and safety standards and initiates corrective action or rejects work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-11). 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. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program 17 position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf for more information. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation/Retention Incentives may be authorized.