Facility Operations Specialist
US Defense Health AgencySummary About the Position: This position is located at San Antonio, Texas. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualification" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position. Duties Assure the coordination and application of sound health care design principles based upon lessons learned, criteria and evidence, promoting a common goal to design and build world-class health care facilities. Attend planning and programming meetings, site visits, planning charrettes and user interviews to successfully provide master plans to bridge medical capability gaps or prepare capital investment proposals. Perform a wide range of broad and difficult analytical studies, policy formulation, and projects related to facility and medical supply chain operations. Conduct risk assessments and track the plan of action for mitigating vulnerabilities and corrective actions. Track stakeholder interest, recognize and respond to trends in healthcare planning and design. Participate in the new-planning, renovation, and/or Joint occupancy by another Federal agency in healthcare space planning, design and construction criteria and guide plate development and updates with Defense Health Agency Headquarters. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experiencerequirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with developing readiness plans in response to emergencies or disasters; coordinating facility projects performed in-house or by contract in a medical facility; and analyzing data to improve facility management operations in a healthcare setting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and …