Facility Operations Specialist

SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.govDutiesWHAT IS THE Facilities Management and Security Services DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Facilities Management and Security Services Operations West The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Maintains daily contact with high level executives including the IRS Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, Business Unit Executives and their staffs. Analyzes maintenance situations that require specific knowledge of the Historic Preservation Act rules and regulations as related to building maintenance in order to make procedural judgments and decisions on the best methods required to resolve Internal Revenue Service maintenance issues. Performs the basic functions necessary for building management programs and commercial custodial services at an IRS facility. Has comprehensive knowledge of commercial custodial requirements and manages the technical aspects of the custodial requirements for a specific site location. Serves as the point of contact on predetermined technical requirements as related to the facilities within an IRS site such as: cafeteria/canteen, Childcare Center, trash pickup, bathrooms, open public spaces, window washing, floor polishing and carpet cleaning, recycling program, landscaping, snow removal, Credit Union, health unit, etc. Participates in meetings with program officials, customers, and contractors to identify needs, establish guidelines, develop schedules, program coordination, and reply to basic and complex custodial service requests. As a member of the Award Fee Determination Board, makes technical recommendations to the board regarding payment or non-payment of the quarterly award fees. Provides insight and recommendations to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for full payment/deductions to regularly invoiced items in the Custodial contract. The CMS's input is valued and necessary for management and the COR to administer the contract and issue funds for the Quarterly Award Fee Cleaning Contract, including progress and partial payments. This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.RequiremenntsMust be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240)) Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code9202(c) and 5 C.F.R920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.QualificationsFederal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: IOR BASIC REQUIREMENTS: You must have completed a four (4) year course of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree at an accredited college or university in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration or related field of study. OR One (1) year of specialized experience which was equivalent to at least GS-5. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs. OR Conducting 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 construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans. OR Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project. In addition to the above, basic knowledge of custodial requirements to manage limited technical aspects of the custodial duties (such as tracking man hours, preparing inspection logs, office cleaning, floor/carpet cleaning, restrooms, daycare/health unit (clinical cleaning), exterior building grounds, snow removal and pest control). OR Combination of education and experience equivalent to that described above. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements. In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs. OR Conducting 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 construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans. OR Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project. In addition to the above, your experience must have demonstrated knowledge of custodial requirements to manage limited technical aspects of custodial work to perform effective oversight of operations, custodial work and contractor performance (such as tracking man hours, preparing inspection logs, office cleaning, floor/carpet cleaning, restrooms, daycare/health unit (clinical cleaning), exterior building grounds, snow removal and pest control); Knowledge of the following regulations and policies: Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) and local health department regulations Knowledge of state and local Hazardous Materials rules and regulations as provided by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and local Environmental Departments in order to determine the proper removal and clean up situation required when Hazardous Materials are identified; Knowledge of analytical and evaluative and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, sufficient to identify, evaluate, and modify work methods; Experience in assisting with contract administration sufficient to identify problem areas/trends, to ensure contract conditions are met; Experience using basic knowledge of various automated systems and software programs such as: CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). OR One (1) year of graduate level education at an accredited college or university in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelors degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to the amount required.. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.EducationSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements. In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs. OR Conducting 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 construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans. OR Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project. In addition to the above, your experience must have demonstrated knowledge of facility operations and the custodial requirements of various structures to perform effective oversight of operations, custodial work and contractor performance (such as tracking man hours, preparing inspection logs, office cleaning, floor/carpet cleaning, restrooms, daycare/health unit (clinical cleaning), exterior building grounds, snow removal, pest control and ensuring space is ready and available for Executive level needs); Experience using knowledge of state and local Hazardous Materials rules and regulations as provided by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and local Environmental Departments in order to determine the proper removal and clean up situation required when Hazardous Materials are identified; Historic Preservation Act rules and regulations in order to make procedural judgments and decisions; Knowledge of analytical and evaluative and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, sufficient to identify, evaluate, and modify work methods; Experience in assisting with contract administration sufficient to identify problem areas/trends, to ensure contract conditions are met; Experience using basic knowledge of various automated systems and software programs such as: CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration., OR Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience to the amount required. EDUCATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.Additional InformationSubject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). Note: Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b)). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled. The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. This is a bargaining unit position. Tour of Duty: Day Shift Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available. In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location. Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. 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