Summary
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC), with one vacancy in San Diego, CA. This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS-26-13035261-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
Duties
As a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Operate and maintain facility systems including electrical, mechanical and utility systems. Responsible for lifecycle maintenance plans including immediate schedules and long-term planning. Meet mission operating requirements and improve facility availability and mission readiness of repair projects, maintenance requirements, service contracts, and construction projects ensuring safe and reliable operations. Provide project management and technical expertise to support facility infrastructure development, risk management plans and mitigation strategies. Execute procurement milestones and cost estimates according to the Southwest Fisheries Science Center's (SWFSC) budget. Serve as a manager executing contracts and overseeing contractors performing repairs, installation or construction. Develop and negotiate contract specification packages and scope of work (SOW) that provide designs and timelines involved in maintenance of facilities. Represent the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in external facility matters, including leases, cooperative agreements, and relations with facility partners. Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of subordinates. Set priorities and provide advice, counsel or instructions to employees on technical work and administrative matters. Select candidates, evaluate performance and recommend pay, promotions, or reassignments where appropriate. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements. Financial Disclosure is required as the job participates personally and substantially through decision or exercise of significant judgment in Government action regarding contracting and the administration or monitoring of grants. This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a government vehicle to travel to field offices, work sites and or meetings. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires ability to stand for long periods of time, ascend/descend ladders, access confined spaces, work in potentially harsh weather conditions on uneven surface. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
Requirements
This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZA-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14. Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required. Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. A one year supervisory probationary period may be required (probationary period can be served concurrently). Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, 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; 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 then 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.
Education
Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and a Job Knowledge Test. The Job Knowledge Test is designed to assess technical and professional expertise directly relevant to the requirements of this announcement. This assessment measures the specialized knowledge and skills accumulated over time, which are critical for successful performance in this position. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Contracting/Procurement, Managing Human Resources, Project Management, and Technical Competence Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13035260