GS-1603

Equipment, Facilities, and Services

Performs equipment and facilities services work including installation, maintenance, and operation of building systems.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12📁1600

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1603

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, facilities management, or related field

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

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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📋Typical Duties

•Install and maintain building equipment
•Operate building systems
•Perform preventive maintenance
•Troubleshoot equipment problems
•Maintain service records
•Coordinate with contractors

🎯Key Competencies

Service Coordination

Ability to coordinate facilities services.

Equipment Management

Skill in managing equipment inventory.

Vendor Management

Ability to work with service contractors.

Scheduling

Skill in planning and scheduling services.

Quality Control

Ability to monitor service quality.

Communication

Skill in coordinating with customers and providers.

Problem Resolution

Ability to resolve service issues.

Documentation

Skill in maintaining service records.

🔑Resume Keywords

Coordinate with contractorsEquipment, Facilities, and ServicesInstall and maintain building equipmentMaintain service recordsOperate building systemsPerform preventive maintenanceTroubleshoot equipment problems

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