Facilities Operations Specialist

This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory (NCSCRL) - Soil Management Research Unit in Morris, MN. The incumbent provides support and coordination for the day-to-day operations and management of all facility and farming operations at NCSCRL.

Provides support for all aspects of managing and maintaining facility, fleet and farming operations at NCSCRL.

Participates in the planning and development of statement-of-work descriptions, specifications, and requirements for all operations, maintenance, and construction project that are outside the area of capacity of NCRCRL personnel to perform.

Coordinates all aspects of the preventive maintenance, security systems, and farming operations of the NCSCRL complex, including unscheduled repairs of equipment, systems, and buildings, and planning and oversite of service contractors

Maintains all building plans, as-built drawings, and construction records.

You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and 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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver's License Required. The incumber will be required to obtain and maintain a Pesticide Applicators License. The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Boiler's licens. Incumbent may be required to wear a full-face or other respirators. Medical certification will be required to ensure incumbent is able to meet this requirement. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain government purchasing card with $5,000 limit.