Facility Operations Specialist

You will serve as a Facility Operations Specialist in the Administrative Work Center, Vault Operations Department of CMIO Norfolk.

Duties

• You will provide maintenance coordination for critical building systems, including elevators, centralized heating and air conditioning (HVAC), and fire alarm systems.
• You will ensure that roads and grounds are maintained and free of debris and damage.
• You will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility-related issues, receiving and reviewing work order requests for accuracy, prioritization, and potential contract or warranty support.
• You will provide quality assurance on behalf of command leadership by attending walk-throughs with NAVFAC Public Works contractors and maintenance personnel to oversee and validate corrective actions taken for work orders.
• You will maintain detailed records of actions taken and forward recommendations for additional actions or improvements as needed.
• You will plan the maintenance, replacement, budgeting, and accountability of all interior government property, including furniture and fixtures.
• You will serve as the Command Security Specialist, responsible to the Officer in Charge for the administration of security programs.
• You will implement local security procedures derived from NCMS, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) policies to ensure the physical protection of the command complex.
• You will administer the personnel security program using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top-Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• This is a Mission Essential position.

Qualifications

• To qualify for a GS-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
• Experience planning year-round operations and maintenance for complex installations (e.g., HVAC, fire alarms, elevators).
• Experience coordinating with NAVFAC and other commercial vendors, reviewing work orders, and validating contractor performance during walkthroughs.
• Experience handling utility issues (water, electrical), conducting zone inspections, and managing secured environments like vault areas.
• Experience administering security programs (Personnel, Information, Physical).
• Experience using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for tracking clearances and eligibility.
• Experience applying Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy-specific security policies (e.g., SECNAV, OPNAV).

Education

• In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
• Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR Possession of an LL.M., if related to this position being filled.
• A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements.
• During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).
• This position has been identified as Mission Essential (ME) due to the specialized capabilities that have influence on the mission and operations of the organization.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.