Facility Services Assistant Job in Tioga, PA

Vacancy No. CERD244336797321HWF Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $39,576.00 to $77,955.00 Grade 5 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/16/2024 Close Date 9/30/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Tioga, PA


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • Identifies, classifies, or code data for entry into a Facilities Equipment Maintenance (FEM) system.
  • Expresses facts and details in writing to convey maintenance requirements.
  • Effectively relays information concerning facility maintenance tasks.
  • Performs duties under the guidance of regulations, practices, or procedures to carry out daily tasks.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • Position requires travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-05 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Following general/detailed instructions; and 2) Knowledge of facilities maintenance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-06 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Following general/detailed instructions; 2) Working with facilities maintenance; 3) Basic knowledge of facility equipment, machinery, and other features sufficiently to identify, code, classify, and input data in an automated maintenance control system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

GS-07 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Working with facilities maintenance; 2) Basic knowledge of facility equipment, machinery, and other features sufficiently to identify, code, classify, and input data in an automated maintenance control system; 3) Oversight managing and scheduling recurring maintenance, repair, and replacement activities on complex equipment and machinery; and 4) Knowledge of budget and accounting principles sufficient for maintaining costs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

GS-08 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Oversight managing and scheduling recurring maintenance, repair, and replacement activities on complex equipment and machinery; 2) Knowledge of budget and accounting principles sufficient to maintaining costs; 3) Gathering, compiling, and analyzing data for forecasting preventative maintenance, repairs, labor costs, and ordering parts and supplies; and 4) Utilizing multiple components of a complex and integrated automated maintenance control system and the ability to analyze system data to adjust procedures and make modifications to improve efficiency. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

GS-09 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Independently managing and scheduling recurring maintenance, repair, and replacement activities on complex equipment and machinery; 2) Knowledge of budget and accounting principles sufficient to maintaining costs for facility maintenance and equipment; 3) Gathering, compiling, and analyzing data for forecasting preventative maintenance, repairs, labor costs, and ordering parts and supplies; 4) Utilizing multiple components of a complex and integrated automated maintenance control system and the ability to analyze system data to adjust procedures and make modifications to improve efficiency; and 5) Developing, negotiating and administering construction and supply/service delivery order contracts and purchases. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

GS-06, GS-07, GS-08, GS-09 - Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is an Installation Management Career Field position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Management may select at any grade level GS-05, GS-06, GS-07, GS-08 or GS-09
  • SALARY RANGES:
  • GS-05 - $39,576.00 - $51,446.00
  • GS-06 - $44,117.00 - $57,354.00
  • GS-07 - $49,025.00 - $63,733.00
  • GS-08 - $54,292.00 - $70,578.00
  • GS-09 - $59,966.00 - $77,955.00
  • Hiring incentives below may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government:
  • Advance in-hire (offered to new Federal service employees only).
  • Advance Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal service employees only).
  • Relocation/Recruitment incentives.

Benefits

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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.

As vacancies occur, the Hiring Manager/Official/Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: CENAB-HR-DHA01@usace.army.mil.

You must provide the vacancy announcement number CERD244336797321HWF in the subject line of the email and the grade level you are applying for.

Important Information about Application Supporting Documents/Attachments

- Provide documents that support your qualification for the position, typically, these are documents such as resume, transcript, copy of professional license, and SF-50.
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as SSN and DOB data should be REDACTED or REMOVED from documents prior to submission, especially SF-50 and DD 214 forms.
- To ensure that documents are identifiable to your application package, name attachments with the following naming convention:

Last Name, First Name - Document Type
EXAMPLES:
Smith, John - Resume
Smith, John - SF50 Redacted
Smith, John - Transcript
Smith, John - PE License

- Preferred format for documents is PDF format.
- Do not submit documents that are password protected.
- Any documents to be considered as part of your application, must be attached to your email.

Submissions that provide a link to access and download or retrieve resumes, etc., will be considered as an incomplete application.

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Robert Schnell
Address
RD-W2SF01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BALTIMORE
DO NOT MAIL
Baltimore, MD 21203
US
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.