United States Department of the Treasury - Austin, TX
posted 3 months ago
The Facility Operations Specialist position within the Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is a critical role that involves maintaining daily contact with high-level executives, including the IRS Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners. This position is situated in the Facilities Management and Security Services Division, where the specialist will analyze maintenance situations that require a deep understanding of the Historic Preservation Act rules and regulations as they pertain to building maintenance. The specialist will be responsible for making procedural judgments and decisions to resolve various maintenance issues within IRS facilities. In this role, the Facility Operations Specialist will perform essential functions necessary for building management programs and commercial custodial services at IRS facilities. This includes comprehensive knowledge of commercial custodial requirements and managing the technical aspects of custodial services for specific site locations. The specialist will serve as the point of contact for predetermined technical requirements related to various facilities within the IRS, such as cafeterias, childcare centers, and public spaces. The role also involves participating in meetings with program officials, customers, and contractors to identify needs, establish guidelines, develop schedules, and respond to custodial service requests. As a member of the Award Fee Determination Board, the specialist will make technical recommendations regarding payment or non-payment of quarterly award fees and provide insights to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for managing custodial contracts. This position offers career progression opportunities, allowing individuals to advance non-competitively as they gain experience and meet the necessary qualifications. For instance, a candidate may start at a GS-05 level and progress to a GS-11 level within three years, depending on performance and qualifications.