Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all United States Citizens and Nationals. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.

The Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist is located administratively in Facilities Management, Facilities Operations (AFM-OPS).  The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of system software, hardware maintenance, and long-term planning associated with the Building Automation System (BAS) network infrastructure. 

As a Supervisory Facilities Operations Specialist, you will:

• Be responsible for all aspects of system software, hardware maintenance, and long-term planning associated with the Building Automation System (BAS) network infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise on the operation of Microsoft’s network operating system, from both a user and administrator standpoint.
• Be responsible for planning, coordinating, and developing designs, plans, and specifications for complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic (controls) projects for BAS alteration and upgrade.
• Brief the IT steering committee on new systems and equipment to be employed in the modernization of computerized infrastructure, as it affects the BAS. briefs committee on changes in market trends and provides input on cutting-edge technologies to maximize BAS efficiency.
• Assist in the development of current and long-range budgets for obtaining BAS-related IT funds.
• Develop and prepare contract specifications, estimates, and computer aided design (CAD) drawings for complex designs involving repairs and improvements to the BAS.
• Act as the contracting officer’s representative (COR) during the construction phase of assigned contracts and for service contracts.                             

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. 

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Your resume must not be longer than 2 pages in length. 

Qualifications

APPLICANTS CAN POSSESS EITHER SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR DEGREE AS STATED BELOW TO QUALIFY.  SUBMISSION OF TRANSCRIPTS IS REQUIRED IF QUALIFYING BASED ON EDCUCATION. 

Basic Requirements:  

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration.

OR

Specialized Experience:  Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.   For this position, specialized experience is defined as: 

• Planning, coordinating and implementing automation projects, including estimating material and labor cost, for HVAC, lighting, security and other systems, for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations. 
• Conducting surveillance and analysis activities over different building systems, evaluate performance, develop and implement control procedures to improve energy efficiency, environment comfort and system functionality. 
• Managing building automation systems, supervising installation, operations and maintenance of components and software. Analyze system performance and implement necessary adjustments to improve functionality.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume will be used to evaluate your experience, education, and/or training that address the competencies below:

• Financial Management: Prepares, justifies, and administers program budget. 
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:

Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job-related competencies above.

Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job-related competencies above.

Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements but does not satisfy most of the job-related competencies above to a substantive degree.

This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.

Important Note:

The review of your resume will determine your final rating and should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.

The National Gallery of Art uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume - Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder. Ensure your resume contains the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), job-related qualifications, starting and ending dates (month and year), and hours worked per week, for each employment period. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is submitted. Failure to include this information may result in disqualification for the position. Your resume must not be longer than 2 pages in length. 

   For assistance with creating a resume, please click USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?
2. Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.
3. Unofficial school transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
4. Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable. 

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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