Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Office of National Laboratories (ONL), Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), Transition and Closure Support Program (PICS). The primary purpose of this position is to provide contract management and support services, project management services and general program support in the area of facility operations. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities As a Facility Operations Specialist, GS-1640-13, your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a senior operations liaison and facilities subject matter expert (SME) to help ensure effective operations and maintenance (O&M) continuity and collaboration on behalf of the DHS PIADC Operations, Science and Transition & Closure Departments throughout the remaining lifespan of the facility to closure/conveyance. Planning, managing, and coordinating the sharing and efficient allocation of O&M-related and other resources, activities and infrastructure to provide services for ongoing science mission requirements in parallel with concurrent and future transition activities primarily from an infrastructure, environmental and biosafety perspective (e.g., decommissioning, decontamination, dispositioning) aimed at preparing the facility for closure and ultimate conveyance. Engaging extensively with contractors performing a wide variety of operations and maintenance and other services as well as with various federal program managers, New York State regulatory stakeholders, contract oversight and contract staff (e.g., Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, program/project managers, etc.) and other internal and external stakeholders. NOTE: The Plum Island Animal Disease Center mission activities will be transferred from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a transition through 2027 circa. However, the subject position will not be transferred to USDA, and will be absorbed by the Office of National Labs (ONL), an organization within the DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. All DHS announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Coordinating with internal and external customers to recommend changes to facility plans, methods, and procedures to prevent problems and/or determine appropriate facility upgrades and maintenance; 2) Reviewing work performed to ensure compliance with requirements stated in the Statement of Work; 3) Conducting studies and/or surveys to determine program compliance with decommissioning standards. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. National Service 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education Not Applicable Additional Information The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. This position may be filled at the GS-13 level. If selection is made at the GS-13 level, promotion to the GS-14 level may occur without further competition. You will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement in this High risk, public trust position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.