GS-1601

General Facilities and Equipment

Performs facilities and equipment management work including maintenance planning, operations, and administration.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13📁1600

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1601

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, or business

Experience: Experience in facilities management, building operations, or equipment management.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-1601

Army91B

★★★★★Match

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

Tangential. General Facilities/Equipment positions are administrative, not hands-on mechanical. 91B would need to transition to management role.

Skills:

Equipment knowledgeMaintenance planningTechnical understanding

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Manage facility operations
•Plan equipment maintenance programs
•Coordinate facility services
•Develop maintenance schedules
•Monitor facility conditions
•Manage service contracts

🎯Key Competencies

Facilities Management

Knowledge of building operations and maintenance.

Equipment Management

Ability to manage equipment lifecycle.

Budget Management

Skill in managing facilities budgets.

Project Coordination

Ability to coordinate facility projects.

Contract Management

Knowledge of service contracts and vendors.

Safety

Understanding of building safety and code requirements.

Planning

Skill in facilities planning and space management.

Problem Solving

Ability to resolve facilities issues.

🔑Resume Keywords

Coordinate facility servicesDevelop maintenance schedulesGeneral Facilities and EquipmentManage facility operationsManage service contractsMonitor facility conditionsPlan equipment maintenance programs

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