What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist. position at Smithsonian Institution?
Duties
The Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist is responsible for delivering a wide range of facility management services for overseeing daily operations and maintenance across a large, complex environment that includes hundreds of facilities, extensive infrastructure and multiple public vehicle bridges.
In This Position, You Will
Conditions of employment
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on
Qualifications
Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as leading facility operations in a zoological or specialized research environment such as Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS), Animal Welfare Act (AWA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) compliance; overseeing construction print and specification reviews; managing life-support systems, utilities, Building Automation Systems (BAS); directing capital & non-capital programs; managing environmental compliance such as Title V and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4); and supervising multi-disciplinary staff through subordinate supervisors.
Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.
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.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Additional information
Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
Please see Benefits at
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The Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist is responsible for delivering a wide range of facility management services for overseeing daily operations and maintenance across a large, complex environment that includes hundreds of facilities, extensive infrastructure and multiple public vehicle bridges.
In This Position, You Will
- Manages full-scope facilities operations including life-support (aquatic & terrestrial), BAS, utilities, environmental controls, historic facilities, and high-visitor environments.
- Ensures facilities, barriers, environments, and emergency plans meet AZA accreditation standards and USDA AWA facility requirements.
- Manages NBIS-compliant inspection program for public vehicle bridges onsite. Coordinates critical findings reporting.
- Communicate with senior leadership, regulators (AZA, USDA, FHWA, DOEE), researchers, veterinary staff, and community partners.
- Ensures Clean Air Act Title V and MS4 obligations are met— monitoring, outage impacts, recordkeeping.
- Directs subordinate supervisors, workforce planning, training, EEO, performance, and morale.
Conditions of employment
- Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
- May need to complete a Probationary Period
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on
Qualifications
Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as leading facility operations in a zoological or specialized research environment such as Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS), Animal Welfare Act (AWA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) compliance; overseeing construction print and specification reviews; managing life-support systems, utilities, Building Automation Systems (BAS); directing capital & non-capital programs; managing environmental compliance such as Title V and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4); and supervising multi-disciplinary staff through subordinate supervisors.
Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.
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.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Additional information
- This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
Please see Benefits at
Flexible Spending Accounts -
Health Insurance -
Leave -
Life Insurance -
Long Term Care Insurance -
Retirement Program -