Job Summary

This vacancy is for a Facility Operations Specialist position in the Administrative and Customer Support Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

Job Description

To qualify for the position of Facility Operations Specialist, at GS-1640-7/9/11, you must meet the minimum and/or basic qualification requirements listed below. Minimum Education Requirement: A. Major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR B. Experience that provided a knowledge of the practices and procedures related to property management, maintenance, materials requirements, and building operation and repair. This experience may have been gained in work such as budget or report preparation, maintenance of property and financial records, or trades or crafts work requiring technical knowledge or judgment. AND Specialized Experience: For the GS-07, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: possessing general knowledge of trades including mechanical, electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, plumbing, and carpentry. Understanding contracting, budget and project planning. Performing in both office and warehouse settings, operating, repairing and maintaining basic equipment. And corresponding with leadership and contractors throughout the maintenance process. OR Education: 1 full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement OR Specialized Experience: For the GS 09, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Applying general knowledge of trades including mechanical, electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, plumbing, and carpentry. Understand contracting, budget and project planning. Performed in both office and warehouse settings, operating, repairing and maintaining basic equipment. And corresponding with leadership and contractors throughout the maintenance process. And applying strong communication skills and attention to detail. OR Education: a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Specialized Experience: For the GS 11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Coordinating with teams and manages stakeholders. Apply knowledge of managing building systems, equipment, and infrastructure. Understands project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and supervising for construction or renovation projects. Understands environmental compliance and energy efficient systems in building operations. Shows proficiency in maintenance management software and floor plan reading and measurements. Work is performed both in office and warehouse settings. And apply strong communication skills and attention to detail. OR Education: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related 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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 08/27/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.