Lead Facility Operations Specialist-Direct Hire Authority

Summary

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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• Serves as the Team Lead for the Operation and Infrastructure team within the High Explosive Research & Development Facility (HERD).
• Provides the primary interface to facility personnel for repair or upgrade of all systems and facilities used in the formulation, processing, and testing of energetic materials.
• Interfaces with external researchers requiring utilization of facilities and capabilities.
• Manages operations performed by on-site and external government and contract services (including facility support, real property maintenance).
• Coordinates and leads work involving the direct interaction with diverse organizations (including Organization Facilities Management, Base Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, Fire, Safety, Security, & Bioenvironmental) in support of a unique facility composed of highly complex equipment to support energetics research.
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities to ensure they are in good working order, leads minor maintenance activities and inspects construction activities to verify compliance with organizational requirements and governmental guidelines.
• Develops plans for facility and equipment modification and adaption for mission use.
• Develops and manages contracts associated with maintenance and corrective activities.
• Plans for HERD real property maintenance and repair requirements by developing preliminary design specifications and assisting in the preparation of budget inputs.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for facilities upgrade projects in conjunction with the organization facilities program.
• Coordinates project operations with all organizations to ensure minimal impact to research productivity.
• Maintains HERD data for entry into facility management database that defines and tracks real property and infrastructure modifications.
• Serves as technical lead for in-house databases that track work order requests, key tracking management, equipment tracking and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• The incumbent of this position may be required to file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest inthe performance of these duties.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Disclosure of Political Appointee
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized (may require a service agreement.)
• The employee may be required to travel to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DO-01 (GS-11) broadband. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Problem Solving

Communication

Business Management

Teamwork and Leadership

Additional information

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

• Benefits
  
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  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
  
  Candidates are encouraged to submit as many of the following documents at the time of application as possible: resume, unofficial/official transcripts, professional licenses and as applicable DD-214, SF-50.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Willie Wise
  
  Email
  
  willie.wise@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  EHA DHA
  
  550 C Street West
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Candidates are encouraged to submit as many of the following documents at the time of application as possible: resume, unofficial/official transcripts, professional licenses and as applicable DD-214, SF-50.

Agency contact information

Willie Wise

Email

willie.wise@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA

550 C Street West

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request