Facilities Management Specialist

Summary

The incumbent reports to the Chief, Facilities Management Division. The Facilities Management Division is responsible for providing facilities management logistical support activities, including facilities and space management, physical security coordination and management of three domestic regional recruiting offices. Manages administrative requirements for the organization's facilities, property, and supplies. Manages administrative aspects of office supplies, office property, and moves.

Duties

The Facilities Management Specialist performs the following major duties: Analyzes and develops new repair and modification techniques, criteria, and information required for changes in programs, technological developments, and events that cannot be predicted, or have conflicting requirements, such as planning maintenance operations for aeronautical launch sites. Arranges and attends meetings and conferences with representatives of those occupying space or with supplies of space, services, equipment, or material. Coordinates construction and rehabilitation projects that may be required on short notice. Prepares comprehensive reports on both the technical and administrative aspects of the program for the information of higher management levels. Manages designated parking space assigned to Peace Corps personnel. Analyzes and evaluates policies, practices and standard operating procedures to determine their effectiveness and impact on the efficiency of the program. Provides transportation services to the Director during normal business work hours. Analyzes and assesses contractor effectiveness for long-term, extensive technical service contracts and/or cost type contracts, such as monitoring the status of contract performance and approval of progress payments, reviewing and providing recommendations on contractor proposals resulting from change orders, scheduling, problems that have arisen and proposed solutions, verification of deliveries, and similar activities. Evaluates and provides assessment of the contractor's performance in meeting operational requirements, contract requirements, and core processes. Performs or directs surveys andinvestigations to establish baseline data necessary to initiate requirements review. Aids in the integration, and evaluation of various systems for an assigned project. Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by monitoring contractor work performance, and ensuring contract compliance by examining goods or services provided and certifying prior to payment. Initiates corrective actions, as required. Assist the Chief, FMD with performing the full range of space planning work, following a multitude of steps in order to make a positive recommendation on space. Makes an inspection of present or proposed space to observe working conditions. Interviews each supervisor to become familiar with the essential space requirements of all segments of the office. After this inspection, arranges a conference with the head of the office to discuss observations and/or findings, and clarifies and evaluates the general information developed as to the flow of work. Assists the Chief, FMD for general inquiries regarding design projects for an organization within an agency. Schedules, designs, plans, and makes arrangements for unique events, such as special VIP events or exhibit openings of significant size or complexity. Ensures that all aspects of assigned events are coordinated, monitored and controlled, and that Facilities support is provided in accordance with current Shriver Hall policies. Identifies and prioritizes multiple events between Shriver Hall and all other Peace Corps conference rooms and reservation for usage of rooftop area. Performs long-range planning and develops a comprehensive event schedule and calendar with program of action and milestones, as well as an event support plan. Responsible for handling and processing requests to reserve Shriver Hall from external groups. Determines the scope and nature of actions required to resolve customer service problems and process transactions, based on experience and past practice. Scheduled, designed, planned, and made arrangements for unique events, such as special VIP events or exhibit openings of significant size or complexity.

Requirements

Applicants selected for this position are subject to the following Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old. Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service (see www.sss.gov). Prior to employment, Peace Corps will review records for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former employees, as required by statutes 5 USC 3322 and 22 USC 2507b. You must submit a signed statement acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps Conditions of Employment before your first day. You must successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. This requirement is not applicable to current agency US Direct Hire employees who have completed a probationary period or current Experts who have served for more that 12 months. The initial appointment to this position cannot exceed five years.

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials, your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or missing information may affect our ability to verify your eligibility or qualifications. We use a multi-step application review process: Eligibility: We review your resume and supporting documents to confirm you meet the eligibility requirements of the position, including Time-in-Grade requirements. You will be rated ineligible if: You are outside of the area of consideration (i.e., who may apply). Refer to the "This job is open to" section for more information about the area of consideration. Refer to the "Required Documents" section for more information about the documentation required to verify your eligibility to apply. You do not meet the Time-in-Grade requirement. Refer to the "Qualifications" section for more information about Time-in-Grade. Refer to the "Required Documents" section for more information about the documentation required to verify Time-in-Grade. Minimum Qualifications, Rating and Ranking: After we determine you meet the eligibility requirements, we assess your experience by comparing your resume to the specialized experience required for the grade level(s) to which you applied. A "final score cut point" may be used when reviewing applications. We also review other qualification factors, such as Selective Placement Factors and education requirements. You will be disqualified if: Your resume does not demonstrate that you possess the minimum qualifications. Refer to the "Specialized Experience" listed in the "Qualifications" section for more information about the minimum qualifications. You do not meet the applicable education requirements or did not submit supporting documentation to verify that you meet the requirements. If specific education is required to qualify for this job announcement, more information about the education requirements can be found in the "Qualifications" and "Education" sections. You inflate or falsify qualifications, education, or experience on your resume. You cheat on any assessments. Referral and Selection: Highly qualified applicants are referred to the selecting official. The selecting official may: Conduct a structured interview. Check your references. Request a writing sample or conduct an additional job-related assessment. You will be assessed on the following competencies: You may preview the application questionnaire for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13043130

Education

If you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education a transcript must be submitted with your application. Transcripts can be official or unofficial. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements: Divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Education must be obtained from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be used toward qualification requirements. Applicants should report only attendance and/or degrees from accredited schools. To verify whether a school is accredited, visit the U.S. Department of Education's accreditation website. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must provide evidence that your credentials have been evaluated by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign education programs. The evaluation must confirm that your education is equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. program, or that full credit has been granted by a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information, visit: U.S. Department of Education - Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. The complete application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/04/2026 to receive consideration. To submit your application: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. Please note: It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire responses) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. We will not modify answers or documents submitted by an applicant. Additional information on how to submit your online application may be found on the USAJOBS Help Center. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Likewise, the Peace Corps provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any other part of the hiring process, please contact the Office of Civil Rights at 202-692-2139. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

Required documents

Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which establish your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide any of these items, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will be disqualified from further consideration. All required documents listed below, as applicable to you, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement, 09/04/2026. 1) Resume - All applicants must submit a detailed resume that includes all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid), job titles, and duties performed: You must limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine eligibility and qualifications. The resume must be uploaded under the "Resume" document type in the application system. You may submit only one resume. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the latest submission in the "Resume" document type will be reviewed. The following information must be included for each position listed in your resume: Name of the employer Official position title Start and end dates of employment (including month, day, and year) If you are a current federal employee or former federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series, and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) A detailed list of duties and accomplishments Resumes that do not contain the required details may be considered incomplete and could result in disqualification from further consideration. TIP: To ensure your resume includes all required information, use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will be disqualified from further consideration. 2) Proof of Eligibility to Apply - Your application must include documentation that demonstrates you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the hiring authorities listed in the "Who May Apply" section of this announcement to receive further consideration. Proof of eligibility includes: SF-50(s) - If you are a current or former federal employee (including Peace Corps employees), you must submit a legible copy of a recent SF-50. Time-in-grade documentation - If you are applying for a higher grade level and your most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate that you meet the one-year Time-in-Grade requirement. You must provide an SF-50 that clearly shows you meet this requirement, such as a: Within-grade increase at the highest grade held Promotion with an effective date more than one year old SF-50(s) showing the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old Award SF-50s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for verifying Time-in-Grade. More than one SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate that you meet the Time-in-Grade requirement. Peace Corps Eligibility (PCE) documentation of qualifying volunteer service - Applicants claiming PCE must submit documentation verifying eligibility. In most cases, this will be your Description of Service (DOS). Please upload this under the "Proof of Volunteer with PC, VISTA, ACTION etc." document placeholder. The final paragraph of the signed DOS must include the following statement: "This is to certify in accordance with Section 6.0 of Peace Corps Manual Section 285 that (NAME) served satisfactorily as a Peace Corps (Response) volunteer for a full term of service under an appointment of (X) months." Peace Corps Response Volunteers should also include their Verification of Service letter, which is important for retirement and leave documentation. Transcript(s) - If you are using education to substitute for some or all of the Specialized Experience requirement, or if there is a basic education requirement for this position, you must submit an official or unofficial transcript with your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial application. Official transcripts may be requested if you are selected for the position. Please review the "Education" section of this announcement for additional details.

Additional information

Position Information: This is a bargaining unit position. The minimum and maximum salaries listed on this announcement includes locality pay. Peace Corps Information: This is a federal civilian position in the Excepted Service, and the incumbent will serve as a member of the Foreign Service. Peace Corps employees are paid under the Foreign Personnel (FP) pay system, which differs from the General Schedule (GS) pay system. In the FP pay system, lower grade level numbers indicate higher levels of responsibility and pay. The FP-09 is the lowest, entry-level, grade and the FP-01 is the highest, senior-level, grade. If this is your first federal appointment, you may request credit for prior applicable non-federal service toward your leave Service Computation Date. Approval of credit must be granted prior to your first federal appointment and is subject to agency review and documentation requirements. This position is eligible for situational telework only. The Peace Corps uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. The Peace Corps is a drug-free workplace. Additional hiring needs may be filled through this vacancy. Intelligence Background Information: Peace Corps Manual Section 611 is applicable to this position: This prohibits the employment of certain persons previously engaged in intelligence activities or connected with intelligence agencies within the past 10 years. If you have ever worked for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), you are not eligible for employment at the Peace Corps in any capacity, and you should not apply for employment at the Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period after Peace Corps employment ceases. Applicants who indicate on the announcement questionnaire that they, or a family member, have an intelligence connection will be required to submit a completed Intelligence Background Questionnaire. The Peace Corps Office of Human Resources will provide instructions for submitting this form after the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide the completed questionnaire will result in disqualification from further consideration. If you have any type of possible intelligence connection, your application will not be processed until this form is submitted. Except when the CIA or the National Security Agency (NSA) is involved (see below), if your connection with an Intelligence Agency involves an immediate family member who is employed or has been employed in intelligence, the immediate family member should complete the form. If you have an immediate family member who is employed or has been employed with the CIA, please contact your family member in person (not by phone, email, social networking, or any other means that is not in person) and ask him or her to contact the Office of General Counsel at the CIA. If you or an immediate family member have been employed by or associated with the NSA, you or your family member must contact the NSA Prepublication Review Office at (443) 634-4095.