Senior Facilities Specialist

Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750 professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more. MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The selected applicant will be responsible for carrying out the following tasks:

• Determine job hazards, defining appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used by workers, schedule tasks and project elements to eliminate interference, enhance the safe execution of work, and track and trend work packages for continuous improvement.
• Obtain quotes, create Statements of Work, Exhibit B and any other pertinent documents for subcontract work.
• Furnish technical suggestions and advice on alterations and improvements to physical facilities, maintenance and repair work, and operating services.
• Provide broad facilities support during exercises, drills, and real-world events; to include home team functions and/or deployable operational support.
• Act as backup Work Planner to create Type I, 2, 3, and 4 work packages, tool pouches, and control procedures.
• Promptly correct or report any hazards or potential hazards to supervision.
• Participate in and embrace MSTS environment, safety, health, and quality initiatives.
• Become a certified Subcontractor Technical Representative.
• Research source and costs for standard and special purpose items and tracks the status of all ordered items.
• Prepare requisitions for procured items.
• Become a Qualified Electrical Worker according to MSTS's standards and policies to assist with electrical projects.
• Assist Facilities personnel with facility-related projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Facility Manager.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and experience with at least 5 years relevant, progressively responsible experience.
• Desired two years' experience in Operations, Maintenance, and Construction is highly desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical and mechanical applications for use in planning and estimating work is required.
• Must be able to work effectively alone and/or in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills to interact with personnel, supporting organizations, external customers, and visitors.
• Must be willing to work non-standard hours due to emergency situations and be able to respond as directed.
• Knowledge of building systems and supporting processes to ensure safe and efficient operations. Practical facility management experience preferred.
• Must be able to deal effectively with conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with emphasis on continuous improvement and team building.
• Physical requirements include ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to climb, crouch and reach.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects that involve colleagues and subcontractors.
• The selected candidate must be available for emergency recall and building repairs.
• The selected candidate must have functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• The primary work location will be at the Remote Sensing Laboratory-Andrews, on Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
• The selected candidate will be able to choose from the following work schedules: 4/10s, Monday through Thursday; 9/80 (off every other Friday); 5/8s (Monday through Friday).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
  
  

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $80,579.20 - $120,868.80.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.