Facility Operations Specialist

Quick Facts

• Location: Sasebo, Japan (overseas tour)

• Pay: Base salary plus applicable locality/Local Market Supplement; 20% Post Allowance (COLA) may apply (subject to change)

Description

The Facility Operations Specialist manages facility operations for a district or school complex. You will serve as the primary point of contact for maintenance and repair, utilities, energy management, water and wastewater, pavement clearance, refuse collection and disposal, and grounds maintenance. You will also evaluate facility conditions, set maintenance priorities, oversee budgeting and execution of sustainment/renovation/modernization and custodial/grounds funding, and provide technical environmental guidance for DoDEA schools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive district or school complex facility operations program

• Provide primary oversight for facility maintenance and repair, utilities, energy management, water/wastewater, pavement clearance, refuse collection and disposal, and grounds maintenance

• Serve as a facilities technical advisor for environmental issues related to DoD Education Activity schools

• Evaluate condition of facility components, buildings, and ongoing repairs

• Budget, monitor, and execute sustainment, renovation, modernization, custodial, and grounds maintenance funding

• Set priorities for maintenance and repair and modify plans to respond to changing service demands

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required

• Tier 1 (T1) background investigation required; appointment subject to suitability/fitness determination

• At least 1 year of specialized experience: evaluating facility conditions to determine maintenance needs; monitoring budget expenditures for facility projects; managing service order requests

• If you held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11)

• Submit Public Financial Disclosure (OGE 278) or Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE450) upon entry and annually

• Male applicants born after Dec 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service Pre-Employment Certification Statement

• Direct deposit of pay required

• Mobility agreement required; available for worldwide placement and willing to rotate to any DoDEA location

• Meet DoDI 1400.25 V1230 requirements for employment in foreign areas

• If hired from the Continental U.S.: obtain official passports prior to departure

• 1-year probationary period required

Benefits

• Overseas allowances and benefits may be authorized (e.g., Living Quarters Allowance/government quarters, home leave) subject to approval

• Relocation tax-related reimbursement may be available for eligible employees under applicable rules (RITA)

• Additional overseas employment program requirements may apply (e.g., Exceptional Family Member Program)