Demo

Facility Services Officer - Mid Level (Maryland)

US National Security Agency/Central Security...
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2026

Summary

NSA is in need of skilled/experienced Facilities and Logistics professionals.

Learn more about this agency


This job is open to

The public

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

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Duties

NSA is hiring for Facility Services Officers (FSOs) with specialization in Mechanical and Electrical Systems to serve on our 24x7 Watch Team in Maryland.

FSOs are responsible for oversight of the operation, maintenance, repair, modification, design, construction, and inspection of Agency facilities. Specific responsibilities vary based upon areas of expertise.

Facility Services Officers (Mechanical & Electrical Systems):
Assigned to the 24/7 Facilities Watch Team, monitor and operate the Chilled Water and Electrical distribution systems at the NSA complex. Responsible for monitoring the condition of all other facilities systems during scheduled and unscheduled outages, construction projects, and activities that place the facility in an abnormal condition.

Key component services provided to assure reliable operations:
  • Coordinate all utility outages with other maintenance customers and mission support elements.
  • Ensure that timely notification of facility emergencies are made to all personnel that are impacted.
  • Prepare and review daily logs and alarm summaries to ensure that follow-up actions are taken.
  • Provide shift coverage to maintain the recommended staffing levels needed to operate the campus systems and provide emergency response to facility emergencies.
  • Supervise Campus Utility outages when needed and assist with shutdown sequences and outage coordination.
  • Review day to day operations of the Chilled Water and Electrical distribution systems and coordinate plant changes with Building Maintenance & Operations personnel.
  • Provide accurate monitoring and control of the Agency's HVAC and Chilled Water Distribution systems through the Agency's Energy Management and Control Systems (EMCS).
  • Provide accurate monitoring and control of the Agency's Electrical Distribution systems through the Agency's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.
- Operations of the Chilled Water and Electrical distribution systems and coordinate plant changes with Building Maintenance & Operations personnel. - Initiate daily plant status reports and make operator log entries to reflect the health and welfare of the systems.
  • Maintain Operator logs to reflect any plant reconfigurations, responses to problem areas by tour persons, as well as any impact to Chilled Water distribution, Electrical distribution and Fire Alarm operations.
  • Conduct routine virtual Mechanical and Electrical Systems Tours to inspect and monitor maintenance activities to assure availability of systems are not interrupted.
  • Respond and/or dispatch facility personnel to emergencies and routine service calls as needed.
  • Take necessary actions to control or repair the problems and provide follow up details for Watch logs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

If qualifying with a degree, degree must be in Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical, Mechanical or a related field (for example, Construction Management and Space Planning) or a Business related field (for example, Economics, Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, and Finance).

Relevant experience must include two or more of the following: trades/facilities operations; facilities system integration/interaction; review of facilities information to determine design solutions; construction; hospitality; development of cost estimating and projections, scope of work and project schedule in a related facilities or trade environment. Certification in a relevant field (for example, electrical, mechanical, interior) may count for up to one year of experience.

FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or vocational/technical training in a relevant field plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Journeyman license in a relevant field plus 1 additional year of relevant experience.

Additional information

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range: $85,447 - $133,142 (Full Performance)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Schedule: This is a Full-Time position, 24-hour watch floor that works an 8 day on 6 day off work schedule that includes 3 shifts that cover day shift (5:30am-3:30pm), second shift (2:30pm-12:30am) and mid shift (10pm-8am). Shift assignments are not guaranteed upon commencement of employment. New hire schedules will be based on where the operational need is greatest at that time.

DCIPS Trial Period:
If selected for this position, you will be required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision will be based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency's organizational goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. I
f you do not receive certification for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period that your employment will be terminated and the effective date of such termination.


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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.


How you will be evaluated

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

The ideal candidate demonstrates the following:
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Partnering
  • Customer Service
  • Accountability
  • Continual Learning
  • Resilience
  • Effective Communication

Preferred Qualifications for FSO (Mechanical & Electrical Systems Operator)
  • Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following is desired:
  • Building Automation System (BAS) operation
  • Mechanical system operation
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Chilled water systems
  • Electrical systems
  • SCADA system operation
  • HVAC systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Millwright
  • Construction technology/management
  • Leading project teams
  • Contract mechanisms
  • Analysis and life-cycle maintenance of installations and facilities
  • Analysis, design, construction, national/local code compliance
  • Design safety plans and programs to comply with laws, regulations, and policies

Required Documents

**VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS**
Thank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority.

Veterans' Preference
In accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, "DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System Employment and Placement," NSA applies veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5, U.S.C., to eligible candidates. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you are required to provide acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility upon application.

Acceptable documentation includes:
  • DD-214: "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions (Copy 4);
OR
  • Certification of Service:
A written document on letterhead from the appropriate branch of the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should include the military service dates, including the expected discharge or release date;
AND
  • Standard Form 15 (SF-15)
Application for 10-point Veteran Preference (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf).

If you are claiming a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, the documentation you provide must specifically demonstrate this level of disability;
AND
  • VA Letter of Disability (for 10pt and Sole Survivorship rating)

You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online (https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/).

**Failure to provide sufficient documentation of veterans' preference eligibility may preclude NSA from identifying you as a preference eligible candidate during the hiring selection process.

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

Please visit our application site to apply: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1258019


Agency contact information

NSA POC
Phone
1-844-424-4737
Email
intelcareers@nsa.gov

Next steps

Please visit our application site to apply: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1258019


Overview

Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/07/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 7, 2026
Location
Fort Meade, MD
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$85,447 - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 11 - 12
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
  • 1640 Facility Operations Services
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
  • National security
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
1258019
Control number
870962400

Salary : $85,447 - $133,142

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Facility Services Officer - Mid Level (Maryland)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Facility Services Officer - Mid Level (Maryland) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$48,653 - $61,184
Income Estimation: 
$59,033 - $73,934
Income Estimation: 
$31,961 - $40,992
Income Estimation: 
$76,451 - $100,178
Income Estimation: 
$52,247 - $81,390
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at US National Security Agency/Central Security...

  • US National Security Agency/Central Security... Gordon, GA
  • Summary Use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence. You will advise, administer and perform... more
  • Just Posted

  • US National Security Agency/Central Security... Fort Meade, MD
  • Summary The Office of Inspector General (OIG) defines the oversight authority, responsibilities, and guidance regarding activities of the OIG at NSA and co... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • US National Security Agency/Central Security... Fort Meade, MD
  • Summary As a Quantum Algorithm Architect at NSA, your creativity & that of your team is essential to investigating and implementing effective technical sol... more
  • 15 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Facility Services Officer - Mid Level (Maryland) jobs in the Fort Meade, MD area that may be a better fit.

  • National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD
  • Responsibilities NSA is hiring for Facility Services Officers (FSOs) with specialization in Mechanical and Electrical Systems to serve on our 24x7 Watch Te... more
  • Just Posted

  • Mid South Facility Services Memphis, TN
  • Industrial Maintenance Sales Executive (1099 | $75K–$100K Base Uncapped Commission | High Ticket Sales | Warm Leads) About MSFS Mid-South Facility Services... more
  • 26 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!