Government Facilities Management Specialist

• Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate (AFRL/RDSS) is accepting applications for the position of Government Facility Management Specialist until 19 September 2025.

  Position duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Serves as Senior Facilities manager for all facility-related programs in AFRL/RDS New Mexico sites.
  • Oversee unique research and development facilities located at the Starfire Optical Range (SOR) and West Side Facilities (WSF) involving limited technical issues as well as specific and well-defined objectives. 
  • Acts as AFRL/RDS Facility Manager responsible for planning, managing and coordinating all work requirements to improve, maintain and support SOR/WSF. -Plans and directs comprehensive programs for the operation, maintenance, repair and improvement of the facilities and equipment for the Optics Division. -Determines operating and maintenance requirements, forecasts resource requirements, and evaluates program effectiveness through inspections, budget controls and management improvement plans. 
  • Oversees the development and implements safety, environmental and energy conservation programs consistent and compliant with state, Federal, Air Force and DoD policies.
    -Identifies issues & implements necessary corrective action. 
  • Coordinates resources including personnel, service contracts, financial programs, space utilization, & information resources. 
  • Budgets/executes facility management financial programs that often require frequent modifications, additions for new equipment site preparation, and service modifications, while preventing waste and abuse in execution. 
  • Advocates and negotiates facility space utilization to promote R & D personnel efficiency, comply with AFOSH standards, and avoid spending for unnecessary alterations. 
  • Ensures that training and qualifications of contract personnel are appropriate for assigned tasks. 
  • Implements & evaluates general safety & fire safety risks, facility response to emergencies and the hazardous materials & waste programs. 
  • Acts as the chair of the review board & attends staff meetings, working groups, & coordinates with various personnel to accomplish facility operations & maintenance activities.

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive security clearance

• Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion and teamwork

Requisition Number 10739