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Facility Operations Specialist (Recent Graduate)

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Operations Division, Office of Training.

The Recent Graduates Program offers dynamic, 1 to 2-year opportunities that give early career talent the chance to support key facility operations functions through focused administrative and technical work. Selectees will learn and contribute to essential facility operations functions, ensure process accuracy, and apply their organizational skills in a mission-driven environment.

Duties:

The Pathways Recent Graduates Program is designed to provide graduates the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the field of Facilities Operations through a robust training program. The program will provide entry-level career development training for participants to learn and apply facilities operations and management principles. This position will serve as a Facility Operations Specialist (Recent Graduate) receiving training in the principles, concepts, work processes and regulations of several functional areas of facilities operations management such as:

As a Facility Operations Specialist (Recent Graduate), your typical work assignments may include:

  • Assists in analyzing long-range facility needs and identifying issues that may impact operations, including damage from natural events. Helps recommend solutions and supports project planning efforts.
  • Participates in meetings related to construction, renovation and repair projects. Reviews plans and provides input on how projects may affect building systems and operations.
  • Reviews facility systems and helps plan maintenance operations. Consider building conditions and help decide between routine maintenance and larger repairs.
  • Evaluates contractor performance and helps ensure works meet contract requirements and operational needs.
  • Serves as point of contact for field funding transfers for ammunition, training, and personal protective equipment.
  • Researches and prepares cost estimates for materials and labor, develops budget justifications, and managing project resources.
  • Monitors and maintains complex systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, energy management (EMS), fire alarms and advanced environmental systems.
  • Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and environmental standards.

 

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to applicants who have graduated within the past two years, or longer for certain veterans (with an associate, bachelor, master, professional, doctorate, diploma, certificate, or vocational or technical degree, etc.) from a qualifying educational institution or career or technical education program (including registered Apprenticeship Programs, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Job Corps, Climate Corps, etc.).