You will serve as a Facility Operations Specialist. This is a term position with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 night per month.
You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
At the full performance level (GS-12), the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists the Science Support Branch Chief to evaluate the development, design, and construction of laboratories and support systems. Assists the Science Support Branch Chief to develop, prioritize, and complete assessments of Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement needs.
Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with responsibility for Center construction or rehabilitation projects (buildings). Assists the Science Support Branch Chief to: maintain and update engineering drawings of all existing facilities. Assists the Science Support Branch Chief to plan and design modifications to, or rehabilitation of, buildings, grounds, and equipment. Assists in the development of annual and long-range repair and preventative maintenance plans.
Responsible for implementing monthly plans developed by the Science Support Branch Chief for the NWHC facility operations budget. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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