Summary The Facility Operations Specialist coordinates preventative and corrective maintenance across multiple facilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems. The specialist uses a computerized system to track work orders, manages asset replacements within budget, and ensures compliance with safety regulations. They analyze trends to optimize resource allocation, predict future infrastructure needs, and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and operational continuity. Responsibilities ZA-II Facility Operations Specialist In this position, you will: Coordinating routine maintenance tasks for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems under moderate supervision. Monitoring the condition of facility assets and administering routine maintenance within established budget constraints. Prioritizing maintenance requests and managing work orders to ensure timely and effective completion of maintenance tasks. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes during maintenance activities. Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and asset conditions to support reporting and planning. Assisting in the drafting of statements of work for maintenance contracts and participating in the evaluation of contractor performance. Coordinating with building occupants and organizational units to schedule and execute maintenance activities. Provide feedback and documentation on contractor performance to senior staff. ZA-III Facility Operations Specialist In this position, you will: Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance tasks across facilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems. Organize and monitor repair work in progress using a computerized maintenance management system. Manage the replacement of facility assets within budget constraints. Analyze maintenance requests and repair data to optimize resource allocation. Predict future infrastructure needs by reviewing data and usage trends. Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards such as OSHA regulations and building codes. Consult with building occupants and coordinate with organizational units to manage maintenance activities. Develop statements of work for maintenance contracts and evaluate vendors for contract selection. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications ZA-II Facility Operations Specialist: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level (ZA-I at NIST) in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience: Utilizing fundamental knowledge to perform maintenance tasks on building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural components. Entering data to review records of facility maintenance activities and asset conditions. Assisting in the development of statements of work for maintenance contracts by compiling information such as service specifications and project requirements. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a major study field such as engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR A combination of specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the first year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. ZA-III Facility Operations Specialist: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level (ZA-II at NIST) in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience: Coordinating the maintenance of facility systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural components, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Maintaining records of facility maintenance activities and asset conditions by inputting data and ensuring documentation accuracy for routine reporting. Developing statements of work for maintenance contracts, conducting vendor evaluations, and inspecting contractor performance to ensure work meets contract requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application. Additional Information We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds Reaching above shoulder Walking (2 hours) Crawling (1 hour) Kneeling (1 hour) Repeated bending (2 hours) Climbing, use of legs and arms Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to: Outside Excessive noise, intermittent Dust Electrical energy Working around machinery with moving parts Working on ladders or scaffolding This position requires filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter. This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here! NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs