This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine Operations (MO), with one vacancy in Newport, OR. This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-26-13070329-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
As a Facility Operations Specialist, you will perform the following duties: As a facility manager, ensure efficient operation of the Marine Operations Center. Maintain facility plans for near term and future maintenance or alterations of all facility systems. Independently develop, plan, control, and track facility operating and maintenance budgets and present to supervisor for incorporation into master budget.
Estimate costs of anticipated projects and prioritize future projects based on need and potential funding. Coordinate with base command and branch chiefs to meet requirements for vessel services including logistical support, longshore services, delivery and transportation of equipment, and contractual support for the fleet of ships assigned to Marine Operations Center (MOC). Manage the motor pool, forklift, and small boat operations.
Serve as Level II Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for small to very large ($4M +) janitorial, security, building and grounds maintenance/improvement contracts required for operation of MOC and port offices. Prepare receiving reports and work with finance to ensure payment of invoices. Prepare Statements of Work (SOWs), government cost estimates, sole source justification, and Purchase Requests.
Work with Contracting officer to oversee and evaluate contractor performance, initiate performance inspections, and resolve contract issues. Oversee, plan, coordinate, and perform equipment maintenance, installations, and repairs. Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics. Consult with engineers to determine scope of projects. Maintain facility operations budget, plan expenditures, and ensure efficient use of funds.
Serve as MOC Facilities property custodian for accountable property. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements. Some assigned work may be performed after normal business hours. Position requirements include moving large boxes/equipment up to 50 lbs.
Operating a forklift; line handling for ships; deploying an oil boom during refueling; operating small boats; overseeing/assisting with minor maintenance; and traveling to remote facilities.
College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume.
You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work.
An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty. Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.
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This position is with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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