Facilities Operations Specialist, GS 11/12(FBI Employees Only)RMU/TSC, Vienna, VA

Job Opening : 56243

Open to current, permanent FBI employees in all locations

Opening Date : July 25, 2024

Closing Date : August 08, 2024 11 : 59 p.m. (EST)

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HR Specialist Penny Reed at

Job Summary

Position : Facilities Operations Specialist, GS-11 / 12

Division : NSB Terrorist Screening Center (TSC)

Unit : Resources Management Unit (RMU)

Location : Vienna, VA

Working Hours : 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm (flexible between 6am - 6pm)

Salary : GS11 : $82,764.00 - $107,590.00 / GS12 : $99,200.00 - $128,956.00

Full Performance level : GS-12

Number of Positions Available : 1

Duration : Full Time

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Selectee may be offered a 20% relocation incentive if eligible, To be eligible for a relocation incentive, proof of change in residency will be required.

Prior to receiving a relocation incentive, an employee must sign a written agreement to complete a specific period of employment with the FBI at the new duty station.

Requirements

• Must be a current, permanent FBI employee
• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

TSC Mission

The TSC's mission is to consolidate the U.S. Government's approach to national security screening and provide for the appropriate and lawful use of identity information in screening processes while protecting privacy and safeguarding civil liberties.

The TSC's vision is to be the primary resource for the U.S. Government's domestic and international security by providing watchlisting, screening, and intelligence information sharing through customer service and focused mission support.

TSC Facilities Background

The TSC Facilities Office, part of the Resource Management Unit, handles the delegated operations and maintenance of a specialized purpose-built leased facility with seating for approximately 700 people, two mission critical tier 3 data centers, and a 24 / 7 operations call center.

Full duties of the TSC Facilities Office, handled by a combination of FBI employees and specialized contractor support, include management of the following : Data center electrical and hvac support systems for two tier 3 data centers and the office.

This includes a glycol pumping system, cooling towers, valve systems, BAS, 30 CRAC units, 10 air handlers, 22 dry coolers, 60 VAVs.

Electrical systems include seven 1500kwh diesel generators and 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel, two 3500kw electrical services and transformers, rotary UPS system, static UPS system, static transfer switch, two large electrical switchgear rooms, distribution throughout the facility including lights and outlets.

Carpentry work for maintenance, minor alterations, and improvements for space needs. Domestic plumbing maintenance and repairs.

Fire alarm system, data center fire suppression systems, fire sprinkler systems. Freight elevator and three passenger elevators.

Vehicle barriers, gates, and perimeter fences. Telecommunications Specialist handling telephone system, mission critical 24 / 7 operations call center system, outside PRI circuits.

AV Specialist handling A / V systems for conference rooms and auditorium. Electronic Technicians handling locks, badge readers, alarm systems, and camera systems.

Health and Safety program in conjunction with FFD OSEP. And the division's Bucar Fleet management.

Major Duties

Conduct facility condition assessments and building rounds to identify facility problems and ensure resolution. Coordinate preventative maintenance, repair, and alteration services with an operations and maintenance contractor as well as specialized outside vendors.

Coordinate services provided by the landlord, such as landscaping, roof repairs, and windows.

Project management duties, overseeing the execution of multiple facility projects including space renovations, modifications, equipment replacements, and improvements.

Conduct performance monitoring of various contracts. Create, respond to, and update tickets in various systems.

Procure products and services with a Government Purchase Card and SHOP requisitions in furtherance of Facilities and Resource Management Unit duties.

Conduct market research, draft procurement documents, work with contracting officers and program managers

• Work with other Facilities Team personnel on projects and tasks, including Electronics Technicians, Telecommunications Specialist, and AV Specialist.
• Inspect and maintain the facility's first aid kits and AEDs. Work with the contract industrial hygienist and the FBI HQ OSEP unit on facility health and safety matters.

Contribute to and / or produce required reporting for health, safety, and environmental regulatory matters.

Oversight of Bucar fleet operation and maintenance, scheduling, and transport; maintain records; coordinate with HQ Bucar fleet program as needed.

Assign Bucars to personnel requiring a vehicle and track sign / out and sign / in records.

Escort outside vendors supporting Facilities, Resource Management Unit, and TSC tasks. Other duties as assigned

ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience / requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire.

High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and / or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Facilities
• Project Management
• Organizing & Planning

Specialized Experience (SE) :

GS 11 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 grade level.

SE is defined as follows :

• Must have experience with and understanding of complex facility systems.
• Must have excellent writing, spelling, and grammar skills to produce professional email, presentations, and reports to unit, section, and division management.
• Must have experience working independently on tasks from start to finish, taking the initiative to produce results.

GS 12 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE is defined as follows : In addition to the GS 11 SE above :

• Must have experience with and understanding of complex facility systems.
• Must have excellent writing, spelling, and grammar skills to produce professional email, presentations, and reports to unit, section, and division management.
• Must have experience working independently on tasks from start to finish, taking the initiative to produce results.
• Experience analyzing facility and equipment requirements with customer needs, and enhancing current procedures or developing new methods to increase program effectiveness.

Education

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows :

GS-11 : Applicant must have a 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.

Education may not be substituted for Specialized experience at the GS 12 level.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

How to Apply

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply.

If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Required Documents

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes :

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates

2. A complete assessment questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents (if applicable) :

o College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement

o Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them.

All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.

If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking.

The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Information

Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration.

Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing the other workplace safety protocols.

Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.

• Management may select at any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date.

Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.

Limited Movement : Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months.

HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama by 2024, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere.

Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded.

Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.

a. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Inconsistent."

b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and / or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.

• Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing and Administrative Unit / International Operations Division of their application for this position.
• Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one-year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI.

The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.

Current tax law impacts your transfer by making your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact Transfer Issues for information regarding taxable expenses.

For additional insight on the personal impact of the IRS tax rules, you may wish to contact the IRS or a tax professional.

Federal Travel Regulation provides that the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) plus the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) are designed to "substantially reimburse