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Facility Operations Specialist (Utility System)
Architect of the Capitol · Posted 72 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $122K – $158K Apply by Aug 21, 2026 Facility Operations Services ENTJENTPINTJINTP EngineeringOperationsTransportation
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The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Assistant Director, Utility Services Division, Utility Distribution Branch. The incumbent is a Facility Operations Specialist (Utility Systems) for the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) and is responsible for the operation and operational maintenance of the steam and chilled water Utility Distribution Systems (UDS) and associated auxiliary equipment.
What You'll Do
- →The Steam and Chilled Water Utility Distribution System serves all the buildings located throughout the Capitol Hill complex via underground utility tunnels.
- →Must be able to obtain and maintain a Confined Space Certification to inspect underground utility tunnels.
- →This position requires a valid D.C. or State motor vehicle operator's license.
- →Major duties: Utility Management (40%) Serves as facility operations specialist to the Utility Distribution Branch for all issues related to distribution utility management, operations and maintenance, utilities operations management, quality assurance and maintenance contract compliance.
- →Using the Facilities Condition Assessment, other inspections, WebTMA analysis and client input, the incumbent develops program requirements to perform preventive maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled work and facility sustainment.
- →The incumbent utilizes a comprehensive knowledge of facility-related operating functions pertaining to high-pressure steam (150 psi) and large diameter chilled water systems to identify critical issues and determine how they may be resolved.
- →Conducts regular surveys and tours to determine existing layout and conditions of work areas, facility conditions, and system operational status.
- →Manages and maintains facility information, correspondence and other pertinent records for required retention periods.
- →Works to develop photographic database capabilities to enable better project management and budget justification.
- →Develops and implements a program to track recurring work such as repetitive service calls.
- →Participates in long range planning and evaluation of work operations.
- →Through operations inspections and analysis of work record results, evaluates contractor performance and quality of executed work.
- →Assists with the operation and maintenance of the UDS and its assets and provides insight in determining potential energy conservation measures.
- →Confers with service contractors and material suppliers on the status of activities and deliverables.
Requirements
- ✓Must be able to obtain and maintain a Confined Space Certification to inspect underground utility tunnels.
- ✓This position requires a valid D.C. or State motor vehicle operator's license.
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
- ✓You must meet the education requirements for an engineer.
Benefits
- ★A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.
- ★Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience.
- ★The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted.
- ★As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
Personality Fit
Job ID: bd1af335-b4c8-498e-b328-ea1f35fbf7c8
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