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Performs facility operations work including custodial services, groundskeeping, and facility support.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1640
Individual Occupational Requirements:
Education:
OR
Experience: Experience in facility operations, building management, or related services.
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):
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.
Military jobs that transition to GS-1640
Facility Operations Services for base support roles.
Strong alignment. Facility Operations positions value UT utilities expertise (plumbing, HVAC, water treatment). Good transition for Seabee utility specialists.
Moderate alignment. Facility Operations includes utilities management. Technical certification enhances competitiveness.
Moderate alignment. Facility Operations may include fuel systems management. Specialized petroleum skills valuable in specific positions.
Moderate alignment. Facility Operations positions value BU construction knowledge for facilities management. Direct carpentry/masonry work typically Wage Grade. Good for construction management career path.
Moderate alignment. Facility Operations positions value CE electrical and power systems expertise for facilities management.
Moderate alignment. Facility Operations may include building maintenance where HT skills apply. Broader scope than shipboard work.
Moderate alignment. Facility Operations may include water systems. However, most federal water treatment positions are Wage Grade or state/local government.
Tangential. Facility Operations includes food service management at supervisory levels. Entry cooking positions are typically Wage Grade, not GS.
💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.
Knowledge of facility systems and operations.
Ability to coordinate maintenance activities.
Skill in managing facility support services.
Ability to manage operational budgets.
Knowledge of service contracts.
Understanding of safety and building codes.
Skill in meeting tenant and occupant needs.
Ability to resolve operational issues.
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