Facilities Services Supervisor
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Summary
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Facilities Department, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (CHSDM). Located on New York City’s Museum Mile, in the historic Carnegie Mansion and Garden, Cooper Hewitt is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design.
Duties
- The Facilities Services Supervisor is responsible for supervising facilities staff; overseeing loading dock and shuttle operations (the museum proper is located in New York City and the storage facility is located in Newark, NJ); and ensuring safety compliance.
- In this position, you will: Serve as the supervisor for the Facilities Services staff.
- Duties include the following:
- Developing performance plans, evaluating work, coaching employees, administering leave, resolving staff complaints, recommending promotions or awards, and initiating any disciplinary personnel actions. Plan, direct, monitor and manage the day-to-day oversight of the museum's cleaning and housekeeping operation, organizing, coordinating, and directing custodial work and general maintenance activities of the
- Facilities staff. Coordinate
- Facilities support for museum events and programs, both internal and external as required, including furniture movement, setup, and takedown. Serve as the Loading Dock
- Supervisor, managing all receiving, storing, and shipping activities. Responsibilities include enforcing safety procedures, authorizing vehicle access and coordinating visitor flow, tracking shipments, maintaining inventory logs, and ensuring secure storage of materials. Inspect motor vehicles, ensuring that they are properly serviced and operating on schedule.
Requirements
- Conditions of Employment The incumbent is designated as an emergency essential employee, required to report during closures and work overtime or holidays as needed.
- As an emergency essential employee, the incumbent is required to report to, or remain at, his or her regular duty station/tour of duty during administrative closings due to hazardous weather or other emergency situations.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and a strong safety record.
- Physical Requirements: This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.
- Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
- For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see OPM's website.
Benefits
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description. Flexible Spending Accounts – https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance – http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave – http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance – http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance – http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program – https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
Required Documents
- Your application package should include the following documents: Resume
- Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder.
- Ensure your resume contains the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), job-related qualifications, starting and ending dates (month and year), and hours worked per week, for each employment period.
- It is your responsibility to ensure all information is submitted.
- Failure to include this information may result in disqualification for the position.
- For assistance with creating a resume, please click USAJOBS Help Center
- How do I write a resume for a federal job? Proof of Veteran's Preference
- DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran.
- Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.
- Copy of a Valid State Driver's License.
About this role
The Facilities Services Supervisor position and is based in New York, New York. The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.
Day to day, the work involves the Facilities Services Supervisor is responsible for supervising facilities staff; overseeing loading dock and shuttle operations (the museum proper is located in New York City and the storage facility is located in Newark, NJ); and ensuring safety compliance. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
This role calls for a valid driver's license. It is graded at GS-9, which sets both the pay band and the level of experience reviewers expect you to document. Be prepared for physical or medical requirements as part of the hiring process. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Facilities Services Supervisor position in New York, New York, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Competitiveness for this Facilities Services Supervisor role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in New York, New York, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.