Facilities Operations Specialist

The Facilities Operations Specialist is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Executive Director of Facilities Operations, House Office Buildings, Director of Tenant Services Division, Tenant Projects Branch. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Tour of Duty: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Note: This is a career ladder position requiring the incumbent to progressively perform more independently to develop the experience required to reach the full performance level. The duties below are stated at the GS-12 grade level. If selected at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade level, the candidate will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-13 grade level. The Facilities Operations Specialist is responsible for the identification and management of maintenance tasks required in the House Office Buildings; schedule trades, craft and labor tasks for construction, renovation and installation projects; conduct inspections of construction and renovation work; formulate plans for the most efficient use of staff resources; and generate reports of activities. The Facilities Operations Specialist monitors project funding levels and reporting status; and collaborate with the Division Director and Tenant Projects Branch Supervisor in planning, establishing priorities and deadlines, sequencing work flow and establishing quality standards for construction and renovation projects. Duties include, but are not limited to: Serve as advisor for all issues related to facilities management, operations and maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, continuous commissioning, utilities management and quality assurance and maintenance contract compliance. Develop and implement plans for performance of preventive maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled work and facility sustainment. . Confer with building occupants and their representatives on their requirements and the status of ongoing or near-term maintenance activities and with service and material suppliers on the status of activities and deliverables. Oversee the operation and maintenance of the House Office Buildings, their utilities and grounds. Coordinate maintenance, repair and construction projects with customers as the representative of the House Executive Director's Office. Prepare and manage work orders for client management expectation and shop coordination, including scheduling notes and closeout. Prepare estimates and CPM schedules for upcoming projects and/or material and staffing needs. Review and analyze proposed and ongoing facility construction and alteration projects. Recommend program or procedural changes to improve performance. Note weaknesses or likely failures encountered and their probable causes. Recommend or implement modifications and or corrections. Conduct conferences with customers to establish organization priorities in order to prepare program budgets. Evaluate and consider all relevant factors in planning facilities maintenance and repair operations. Recommend options for preventive maintenance and major maintenance including approaches to be used. Develop and implement a program to manage recurring work such as repetitive service calls. Publish guidance to building occupants for providing notification of recurring services and requesting unscheduled services. Develop notional and Gantt schedules for work within the House Office Buildings and coordinate these schedules with internal and external stakeholders. Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Recommend changes, additions to or deletions from contracts. Perform contract management and surveillance tasks to ensure that contractors' performance complies with all contractual provisions. Prepare and submit surveillance and progress reports. Make award payment recommendations to the Contracting Officer (CO). Perform other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including

Salaire : $85,447 – $133,142/Per Year

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).