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Senior Facilities Specialist

Chenega Corporation, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Senior Facilities Specialist – Washington, DC
Senior Facilities Specialist responsibilities include providing facility operations support for tasks assigned under the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) contract. They coordinate day‑to‑day activities with PBGC personnel and other service providers, maintain service continuity, and meet PBGC standards. Additional responsibilities involve managing training room scheduling, preparation, operational readiness, and post‑event restoration to support mission activities.

Responsibilities

Provide day‑to‑day facilities operations support, coordinate with PBGC staff and service providers, and ensure continuity of service in accordance with PBGC standards.

Coordinate and execute office moves, including packing, furniture and equipment relocation, space restoration, and protection of facilities; report issues impacting timelines or readiness.

Manage excess property activities, including maintaining excess equipment lists, staging items for pickup, documenting disposition, and escalating issues as needed.

Prepare, reset, and maintain meeting rooms, including seating layouts, signage, cleanliness, and furniture adjustments to support scheduled use.

Manage training room scheduling, setup, operational readiness, and post‑event restoration to support mission and leadership needs.

Process and manage training room requests, maintain the official calendar, confirm or elevate requests, and resolve scheduling conflicts.

Configure rooms according to approved layouts and event requirements, ensuring readiness prior to event start times.

Prepare and test audiovisual and hybrid meeting capabilities, provide basic troubleshooting, and coordinate with technical teams when needed.

Conduct readiness checks, assist presenters as requested, and resolve or elevate operational issues during events.

Restore rooms to standard configuration, complete light cleanup, and request custodial support when required.

Support enterprise or leadership priority events requiring schedule changes or space reconfiguration, coordinating with stakeholders as needed.

Track room usage and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual usage reports.

Inspect reservable offices, manage left‑behind items, document conditions, restock supplies, and ensure spaces are ready for the next occupant.

Replenish common and shared spaces, maintain cleanliness, and support copy/print replenishment as directed.

Perform routine facilities tasks, including furniture moves, shred bin swaps, signage installation, and fulfillment of ServiceNow requests.

Support PBGC emergency preparedness activities, including drills, readiness checks, and incident response support.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

3+ years of experience supporting facilities operations, office services, or workplace support in a Federal, commercial, or institutional environment, including:

Demonstrated experience coordinating day‑to‑day facility support activities, including office moves, space readiness, and coordination with multiple service providers.

Experience managing or supporting meeting rooms and training spaces, including scheduling, setup, reset, and operational readiness.

Experience performing hands‑on facility support tasks, such as furniture moves, signage installation, shred bin swaps, and fulfillment of service requests.

Experience identifying issues that may impact readiness, schedules, or service delivery, and escalating concerns appropriately.

Experience supporting usage tracking and reporting, including weekly, monthly, or periodic summaries.

Public Trust clearance and willingness and ability to comply with PBGC fitness determination requirements, background checks, and required training.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to coordinate training room logistics, including intake of requests, calendar management, room configuration, and post‑event restoration.

Proven ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions while maintaining service continuity and quality standards.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and service requests concurrently.

Ability to provide professional customer service and communicate effectively with Government personnel, vendors, and internal teams.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and ensure tasks are tracked through completion.

Ability to perform routine physical tasks associated with facilities support (e.g., lifting, moving furniture, staging rooms) within safety guidelines.

Estimated Salary/Wage
USD $78,000.00 per year. Up to USD $90,000.00 per year.

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