NSA is hiring for Facility Services Officers (FSOs) with specialization in Mechanical and Electrical Systems to serve on our 24x7 Watch Team in Maryland and Hawaii.FSOs are responsible for oversight of the operation, maintenance, repair, modification, design, construction, and inspection of Agency facilities. Specific responsibilities vary based upon areas of expertise.Facility Services Officers (Mechanical & Electrical Systems):Assigned to the 24/7 Facilities Watch Team, monitor and operate the Chilled Water and Electrical distribution systems at the NSA complex. Responsible for monitoring the condition of all other facilities systems during scheduled and unscheduled outages, construction projects, and activities that place the facility in an abnormal condition. Key component services provided to assure reliable operations:- Coordinate all utility outages with other maintenance customers and mission support elements.- Ensure that timely notification of facility emergencies are made to all personnel that are impacted.- Prepare and review daily logs and alarm summaries to ensure that follow-up actions are taken.- Provide shift coverage to maintain the recommended staffing levels needed to operate the campus systems and provide emergency response to facility emergencies.- Supervise Campus Utility outages when needed and assist with shutdown sequences and outage coordination.- Review day to day operations of the Chilled Water and Electrical distribution systems and coordinate plant changes with Building Maintenance & Operations personnel.- Provide accurate monitoring and control of the Agency’s HVAC and Chilled Water Distribution systems through the Agency’s Energy Management and Control Systems (EMCS).- Provide accurate monitoring and control of the Agency’s Electrical Distribution systems through the Agency’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.- Operations of the Chilled Water and Electrical distribution systems and coordinate plant changes with Building Maintenance & Operations personnel.- Provide accurate monitoring and control of the Agency’s HVAC and Chilled Water Distribution systems through the Agency’s Energy Management and Control Systems (EMCS).- Provide accurate monitoring and control of the Agency’s Electrical Distribution systems through the Agency’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.- Initiate daily plant status reports and make operator log entries to reflect the health and welfare of the systems.- Maintain Operator logs to reflect any plant reconfigurations, responses to problem areas by tour persons, as well as any impact to Chilled Water distribution, Electrical distribution and Fire alarm operations.- Conduct routine virtual Mechanical and Electrical Systems Tours to inspect and monitor maintenance activities to assure availability of systems are not interrupted.- Respond and/or dispatch facility personnel to emergencies and routine service calls as needed.- Take necessary actions to control or repair the problems and provide follow up details for Watch logs.
Job Summary
NSA is in need of skilled/experienced Facilities and Logistics professionals.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or vocational/technical training in a relevant field plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Journeyman license in a relevant field plus 1 additional year of relevant experience.If qualifying with a degree, degree must be in Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical, Mechanical or a related field (for example, Construction Management and Space Planning) or a Business related field (for example, Economics, Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, and Finance).Relevant experience must include two or more of the following: trades/facilities operations; facilities system integration/interaction; review of facilities information to determine design solutions; construction; hospitality; development of cost estimating and projections, scope of work and project schedule in a related facilities or trade environment. Certification in a relevant field (for example, electrical, mechanical, interior) may count for up to one year of experience.
Competencies
The ideal candidate demonstrates the following:- Problem Solving- Interpersonal Skills- Partnering- Customer Service- Accountability- Continual Learning- Resilience- Effective CommunicationPreferred Qualifications for FSO (Mechanical & Electrical Systems Operator) -Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following is desired:- Building Automation System (BAS) operation- Mechanical system operation- Fire Alarm Systems- Chilled water Systems- Electrical systems- SCADA system operation- HVAC systems- Plumbing systems- Millwright- Construction technology/management- Leading project teams- Contract mechanisms- Analysis and life-cycle maintenance of installations and facilities- Analysis, design, construction, national/local code compliance- Design safety plans and programs to comply with laws, regulations, and policies
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates’ education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.Salary Range: $77,192 - $131,826Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.Positions are located in Maryland and Hawaii.Training will be provided based on the selectee’s needs and experience.Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.Work Schedule: This is a Full-Time position, 24-hour watch floor that works an 8 day on 6 day off work schedule that includes 3 shifts that cover day shift (5:30am-3:30pm), second shift (2:30pm-12:30am) and mid shift (10pm-8am). Shift assignments are not guaranteed upon commencement of employment. New hire schedules will be based on where the operational need is greatest at that time.
How to apply
Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position.A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications. Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. For job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.comU.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.
DCIPS Disclaimer
VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERSThank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority.Veterans’ PreferenceIn accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, “DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System Employment and Placement,” NSA applies veterans’ preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5, U.S.C., to eligible candidates. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you are required to provide acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility upon application.Acceptable documentation includes:- DD-214: “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,” which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions (Copy 4); OR- Certification of Service:A written document on letterhead from the appropriate branch of the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should include the military service dates, including the expected discharge or release date; AND- Standard Form 15 (SF-15)Application for 10-point Veteran Preference (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf).If you are claiming a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, the documentation you provide must specifically demonstrate this level of disability; AND- VA Letter of Disability (for 10pt and Sole Survivorship rating)You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online (https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/).**Failure to provide sufficient documentation of veterans’ preference eligibility may preclude NSA from identifying you as a preference eligible candidate during the hiring selection process.

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