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 position is located in the National Zoological Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), within the Department Planning, Facilities and Operations.
Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as developing and implementing plans, policies, and procedures for facility maintenance and operations; creating exhibitions; and overseeing operations and activities related to facility construction and modifications. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
The Facilities Planning and Operations Manager is responsible for overall facilities management planning, development of exhibitions, facility modification/construction operations, and activities. In this position, you will: Oversee strategic planning, design, and management of facilities, exhibits, animal enclosures, and hardscape infrastructure. Lead the planning, design, construction, and execution of all temporary and permanent exhibitions. Lead the execution of Facility Capital, Land Management, and Maintenance Five-Year Plans and annual programs, including projects funded by the Trust, grants, exhibits, maintenance, and Smithsonian Enterprises. Develop strategies for revenue-generating initiatives, recommends enhancements to budget policies, and analyzes spending plans for capital and trust-funded projects. Lead a multidisciplinary team by planning tasks, setting priorities, and scheduling work.