Summary
Field Operations Core Functional Area's senior expert in the field of facility management. Specific responsibilities involve planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive program which encompasses construction, remodeling, and maintenance support for all Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) operations located at the National Plant Germplasm Quarantine Center (NPGQC) in Beltsville, Maryland .
Duties
The duties may include, but are not limited to:
Develops and oversees the implementation of operating procedures and ensures that the programming of manpower, material, and equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance.
Technical expertise planning, analysis, design, development, and maintenance on various quarantine greenhouses, Bio Safety Level-3 (BSL-3) AG high containment buildings, and molecular diagnostic laboratories for plant disease programs.
Oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of all major utility systems and infrastructure at the facility.
Serves as a core member on the NPGQC’s Board of Directors (BOD) appointed by the PPQ Executive Team Members.
Responsible for identifying, reviewing, and improving operational functions, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the NPGQC, and maximizing the use of common facilities, equipment, and expertise to support PPQ programs.
Serves as the Biocontainment/Biosecurity Facilities Officer and is responsible for the 24/7 continuous operation and maintenance of the BSL-3AG High Containment Greenhouse and Laboratory building and associated microwave waste sterilization system.
Provides the programmatic leadership, environmental oversight, guidance, and compliance responsibilities for the NPGQC Environmental Management System (EMS), structured using the ISO 14001 model.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
How you will be evaluated
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume demonstrates the required education and/or experience is met as described in the qualifications section of the job announcement. Your resume must clearly address the experience, education, and/or training relevant to this position. Structured Interview - Competency Responses: A panel of subject matter experts will review your responses during a Structured Interview. These responses to questions/scenarios will be evaluated to provide your rating in the application process. You will be assessed on the following competencies. Accountability Conflict Management Human Resources Management Partnering Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can / will be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you. To preview the application questionnaire, please visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13076444