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Office of the Secretary General Maintenance and Operations Supervisor (Facilities) in Washington, District Of Columbia
Summary This vacancy is for a General Maintenance and Operations Supervisor (Facilities) in the Office of Facilities and Environmental Quality within the Department of Commerce. Responsibilities As a General Maintenance and Operations Supervisor (Facilities), you will perform the following duties: Directly supervises subordinate supervisors assigning work, explaining requirements, and setting deadlines. Strategic planning, conflict resolution, performance evaluation, and development of team members. Communicates and collaborates across all levels of the organization. Promotes innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging team input and adapting processes to enhance efficiency. Engages in and oversees the repair and operation of complex mechanical systems to diagnose and resolve issues. Ensures compliance with safety standards and regulations, preventive maintenance and safety inspections to minimize risks. Provides guidance and supervisory authority over major work functions, assisting subordinate supervisors and employees in applying technical specifications. Identifies and addresses training and development needs to enhance team capabilities, utilizing individual development plans and arranging for necessary training sessions. Develops, implements, and monitors internal procedures to ensure effective control and direction of work activities. Emphasizes strategic resource allocation to achieve operational goals. Engages with higher-level management and staff to develop recommendations for operational improvements, including adopting new technologies or methods. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other General Maintenance and Operations Supervisor (Facilities) WS-4701-17 FPL 17 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. A probationary or trial period may be required. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Drug Test: No License required: No Pre-employment physical required: No Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible, which do not require time-in-grade/band. Qualifications Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C and evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Your qualifications will be evaluated against the screen-out element, which appears as a question in the online questionnaire. Applicants who possess the minimal acceptable level for the screen-out are given further consideration, and those who do not are rated ineligible and eliminated. Your qualifications will be evaluated against the following screen-out: Ability to Supervise through Subordinate Supervisors. This is demonstrated by providing oversight of subordinate supervisors to ensure the successful execution of responsibilities for supervising trade workers in electrical, plumbing, and utility systems repairs/operations, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance, repair, and system upgrades. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work performed through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations, e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and 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. Education There is no positive education requirement for this position. Additional Information The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) 30% or more disabled veterans Persons with disabilities Military Spouse Non-Competitive Hiring Authority Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. Military Spouse - The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities: Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty; Spouse of a service member who incurred a 100% disability; or Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while performing active duty. Please review the "Required Documents" Section for specific documents pertaining to each of the above eligibilities that MUST be included with your application if you are applying as a Military Spouse. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.