Who May Apply

Job Opening : 58133

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

Opening Date: December, 02, 2024

Closing Date: December, 16, 2024 11:59 pm (EST)

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS A. Butera at ACButera@fbi.gov

Job Summary

Position: Facility Operations Specialist, GS-11/12

Division: Boston Field Office

Location: Boston, MA

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually
• Selectee will be required to complete form F-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

• Operates and maintains field office facilities, to include physical structures, utilities, surrounding grounds, roadways, outside barriers, as well as programs and services essential to maintaining a safe, healthy and comfortable facility.
• Performs a variety of administrative services in order to inspect, maintain, repair/modify facilities, and to operate facility programs and services efficiently.
• Revises, alters, or completely redesigns existent graphic layouts to ensure most practical, functional and cost effective approach for the field office.
• Coordinates the evaluation of all building maintenance, alterations, deficiencies, and repairs such as: electricity, air conditioning, heating, telephones, elevator service and special equipment maintained in office space. Conducts onsite inspections and create "punch lists" for repairs, etc.
• Determines and projects funding requirements and justifies budget requests. Assists in developing a budget, monitoring budgetary expenditures and blanket purchase agreements.
• Liaisons with FBIHQ entities to facilitate and coordinate sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF) renovation and building-out requirements, contracts and obtains funding for office furniture and equipment, and provides drawings and requirements for the layout and procurement of office spaces.
• Serves as the point of contact for all the General Services Administration (GSA) issues pertaining to the field office.
• Coordinates the administration of space acquisitions, building operations, maintenance, movement/relocation, and destruction of confidential trash. Secures engineering surveys or outside bids and initiates appropriate requests through FBIHQ, GSA, etc. Monitors work performed by contractors according to standard specifications. Assesses quality and completeness of work so operations are not interrupted.
• Coordinates with FBIHQ the negotiating and administering of lease agreements, including operating and maintenance agreements.
• Organizes and attends meetings/conferences with GSA, lessors, OSHA officials and a variety of building management personnel, to discuss building maintenance, safety and fire regulations, environmental quality, facilities, operations, standards, and other tenant matters.
• Coordinates all applicable facility matters with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Ensures that all OSHA rules and regulations are complied with and/or implemented.

• Collaboration
• Facilities
• Project Management

• Reviewed detailed blueprints and layouts to determine the best utilization of workspace.
• Coordinated service, repair, and installations related to building maintenance with appropriate entities and ensured issues were resolved.
• Assisted in conducting on-site safety and fire safety inspections and surveys to verify compliance with GSA or OSHA codes.
• Planned and coordinated overall supply , equipment, and material requirements pertaining to a facility project or job plan.

• Recommended revisions, alterations, or complete redesigns to existent graphic layouts to ensure most practical, functional, and cost-effective approaches for utilization of space.
• Assisted in performing inspections of electrical, HVAC, masonry, carpentry, fire safety, plumbing and hydraulics to determine the impact on technical aspects relating to construction, operation, maintenance, and/or renovation of a facility.
• Assisted in operating and maintaining the physical structure, utilities, surrounding grounds, and roadways of a facility.
• Conducted on-site safety and fire safety inspections and surveys to verify compliance with GSA or OSHA codes.
• Assisted in determining project funding costs by developing a budget and monitoring budgetary expenditures.
• Assisted in negotiating and administering lease agreements and/or maintenance agreements.

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents ( if applicable ):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):