Duties
The duties and responsibilities for a Facilities Operations Specialist, GS-1640-11/12 (FPL: GS-13), generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, repair, preservation, alteration, furnishing, and equipment control.
- Coordinate with staff on projects affecting building maintenance and construction.
- Provide guidance to senior-level supervisors and building tenant organizations regarding scheduled building maintenance and/or construction project information.
- Responsible for building and equipment preventative maintenance activities and programs.
- Utilize inspection and measuring devices, such as moisture indicators; dial indicators; micrometers; torch wrenches; amp probes to ensure trueness of carpentry and other work.
- Analyze and develop new repair and modification techniques, criteria, and information required for changes in programs, technological developments and events that cannot be predicted.
The duties listed above are generally written for one grade level. If the position is advertised at multiple grades, the duties will be adjusted in difficulty, complexity, and level of supervision, for higher or lower grades, as appropriate. Organizations The duties listed above are generally written for one grade level. If the position is advertised at multiple grades, the duties will be adjusted in difficulty, complexity, and level of supervision, for higher or lower grades, as appropriate.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Facilities Operations Specialist, at GS-1640-11/12, (FPL GS-13), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND/OR the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade.
If you are a current Department of Justice employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade.
In addition to qualify for this position you must meet the qualifications and/or education substitution listed below:
For GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as inspecting buildings, and/or grounds to assess conditions; AND drafting written reports regarding building improvements, cost estimates and materials needed;
OR
Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with Major Study- engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration which is related to the work of this position OR three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in one or a combination of the following fields engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration which is related to the work of this position, or a closely related field.
(NOTE: Transcripts must be provided)
OR
A combination of specialized experience as described but less than one year, and I have more than two years, but less than three years, of graduate education. I have computed the percentage of experience and education and they total at least 100%. (e.g., To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.)
(NOTE: Transcripts must be provided)
For the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as managing maintenance programs; planning preventive maintenance and upgrades to building and utility systems; AND reviewing building systems, such as fire alarms, structural systems, for operational status and/or unexpected issues.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level.
You
MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 07/21/2026 of this announcement.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.
See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 07/21/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Selection may be made at any grade level, with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties
Education
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below.
Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see
All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Career Transition Programs ()
These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
- Meet
- Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your
Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here:
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here:
Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to agency contact information.
Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code
- 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
- 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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.
