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Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Assistant Director, Facilities Management Division. The Facility Operations Specialist serves the Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds (CPBG). The facilities maintained and operated by the Office of the Chief Security Officer for Legislative Branch Agencies and Organizations. Responsibilities Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. ** Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. Duties quoted at GS-13 level; If selected at the GS-12, candidate will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-13. Provides oversight and management of facility operations, building maintenance tasks, space management, and contract administration activities for the CPBG site locations, to include maintenance, custodial and landscaping, and client service activities. Conducts inspections of the facility systems, and equipment to identify unusual situations that may require non-scheduled maintenance. Analyzes system operations and takes proactive action to address issues before they impact building or client operations. Manages and tracks all system impairment requests for elevators, fire alarms, suppression systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, refrigeration units, perimeter security systems and emergency generator systems. Manages and tracks all site incidents, following procedures for timely reporting to OCSO Management. Monitors custodial and maintenance operations for efficiency and cost effectiveness. Provides oversight of contractors performing maintenance and preventative maintenance of mechanical, electrical and facility systems. Creates, revises, and executes new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Method of Procedures (MOPs) for building controls, key equipment, systems, services and scheduled outages. Reviews and ensures adequacy of SOPs and MOPs produced by facility maintenance contractors. Works with the Facility Manager to coordinate all work associated with CPBG facility projects, upgrades, emergency repairs, and replacement of equipment. Creates comprehensive reports on both the technical and administrative aspects of the program for higher management levels. Develops plans, schedules and coordinates day-to-day work requests, client service tasks, custodial efforts and small, facility-related projects. Works with the Facility Manager to ensure work tasks and projects are captured on the Integrated Priority List and that projects/tasks are executed in a timely manner once funding has been secured. Evaluates the cost of preventative maintenance of existing equipment against the cost of replacement of aging equipment. Coordinates with the Facility Manager regarding the cost-benefit balance in consideration of mission effectiveness. Develops plans to improve emergency response for critical systems, i.e., data centers, UPS and generators across CPBG facilities. Implements technology and processes that will reduce energy and water consumption, improve recycling, introduce sustainable practices, and reduce the carbon footprint of the CPBG. Prepares detailed scopes of work and cost estimates for execution of facility related projects. Works with contractor staff to obtain competitive quotes, comparing each to the work scope to ensure compliance with project requirements. The incumbent must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures. Must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Must ensure the use of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance. To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States. Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM Qualification Standards Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance. To qualify at the GS-12 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Coordinating 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; Conducting inspections of critical facility systems and evaluate areas of opportunity and improvement; Supporting the management of personnel responsible for repairs and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and facility systems; To qualify at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: 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; Conducting inspections of critical facility systems and evaluate areas of opportunity and improvement; Overseeing personnel responsible for repairs and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and facility systems; Education In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements for this position, applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the 1640 series. Fulfillment of the Individual Occupational Requirements is demonstrated by: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR Specialized Experience : 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. 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. 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. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing if selected. Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide, and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, gender indentity, sexual orientation, and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period- Selectee(s) is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.