Chief Facilities Division

## Chief Facilities Division

• *Overview:** We are seeking an experienced leader to direct and manage complex facilities, construction, and maintenance operations. This role requires a strong blend of engineering expertise, strategic planning, and supervisory capabilities within a federal environment.
• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Direct large-scale facility management and construction projects.
• Develop and implement facility criteria, ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations.
• Establish service standards and monitor contractor performance to meet agency requirements.
• Formulate strategic short-term and long-term budgetary plans for facilities.
• Perform comprehensive supervisory duties, including work planning, performance evaluation, employee counseling, and candidate interviews.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• *1. Basic Engineering Requirement:**
• **Option A: Degree:** Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a program including differential/integral calculus and advanced courses in at least five of seven specified engineering science/physics areas.
• **Option B: Combination of Education & Experience:** College-level education, training, or technical experience demonstrating a thorough knowledge of physical/mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and practical understanding of engineering sciences. This must be evidenced by one of the following:

* Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) licensure/registration. * Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. * Completion of at least 60 semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences. * Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field (e.g., engineering technology, architecture, construction management) with at least one year of professional engineering experience under supervision.

• *2. Specialized Experience (GS-14 Equivalent):**
• A minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to the GS-14 grade in the Federal service. This experience *must* include:

* Directing facility management construction projects. * Developing facility criteria in accordance with laws and regulations. * Establishing service standards and monitoring contractor performance. * Recommending strategic budgetary plans for facility objectives. * Performing a full range of supervisory duties (e.g., planning, evaluating, counseling, interviewing).

• **Note:** Education **cannot** be substituted for this specialized experience requirement.
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  Additional Requirements:**

• **Eligibility:** Applicants must meet specific federal employment authority categories (e.g., Competitive Service DoD Civilian, Military Spouse Preference, VEOA). Proof of eligibility will be required.
• **Competencies:** Strong skills in Oral Communication, Performance Measurement, Program Management, and Strategic Thinking.
• **Time in Grade:** Current federal employees must have completed 52 weeks at the GS-13 grade level within the last 52 weeks.