Summary Serves as Facilities Operations Specialist in the Facilities and Logistics Division of Resource Management providing support of Member Services. Serves as Facility Manager, Safety Officer and Physical Security Officer for the facility. Also provides geographical site-specific construction planning and space utilization oversight. Responsibilities Duties: Develops and directs on-site building and furniture operations, maintenance, repair, alteration, cleaning, recycling, shredding, and security activities related to a leased building. Conducts various @types of inspections on building and equipment on a regular basis in addition to completing condition surveys, planning and implementing the recycling program, and security system access measures Serves as senior project manager for facilities-related programs including relocations/moves, space modifications, space acquisition, construction requirements, interior design, and other aspects of a fully functional operation of a business environment facility. Negotiates for required services such as janitorial, facility repair and HVAC. Act as liaison with building manager. Conducts in-depth reviews of submitted project proposals to assess facility and/or construction needs and priorities. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Facility Operations Specialist Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 1 Year/PD04584A and PD06876A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): ???????Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/17/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Develops and directs on-site building and furniture operations, maintenance, repair, alteration, cleaning, recycling, shredding, and security activities related to a leased building. Conducts various @types of inspections on building and equipment on a regular basis in addition to completing condition surveys, planning and implementing the recycling program, and security system access measures Serves as senior project manager for facilities-related programs including relocations/moves, space modifications, space acquisition, construction requirements, interior design, and other aspects of a fully functional operation of a business environment facility. Negotiates for required services such as janitorial, facility repair and HVAC. Act as liaison with building manager. Conducts in-depth reviews of submitted project proposals to assess facility and/or construction needs and priorities OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education. Specialized Experience GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Develops and directs on-site building and furniture operations, maintenance, repair, alteration, cleaning, recycling, shredding, and security activities related to a leased building. Conducts various @types of inspections on building and equipment on a regular basis in addition to completing condition surveys, planning and implementing the recycling program, and security system access measures Serves as senior project manager for facilities-related programs including relocations/moves, space modifications, space acquisition, construction requirements, interior design, and other aspects of a fully functional operation of a business environment facility. Negotiates for required services such as janitorial, facility repair and HVAC. Act as liaison with building manager. Conducts in-depth reviews of submitted project proposals to assess facility and/or construction needs and priorities. OR, Education: There is no educational substitution at this GS-12 grade level. Specialized Experience: Develops and directs on-site building and furniture operations, maintenance, repair, alteration, cleaning, recycling, shredding, and security activities related to a leased building. Conducts various @types of inspections on building and equipment on a regular basis in addition to completing condition surveys, planning and implementing the recycling program, and security system access measures. Serves as senior project manager for facilities-related programs including relocations/moves, space modifications, space acquisition, construction requirements, interior design, and other aspects of a fully functional operation of a business environment facility. Negotiates for required services such as janitorial, facility repair and HVAC. Act as liaison with building manager. Conducts in-depth reviews of submitted project proposals to assess facility and/or construction needs and priorities. COMPETENCIES Facilities Knowledge of the physical, engineering, and experimental equipment and operational characteristics of facilities, and safety and equipment development designed to support VHA Member Services Facilities Program. Project Management Applies principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance. Safety Engineering Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes. Security Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting information and proper reporting of security incidents. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work is both sedentary and upright. Could stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time requiring bending and stooping. Lifts and carries items that weigh up to fifty (50) pounds. The heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
