Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist
Smithsonian InstitutionAbout the role
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.
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