Facilities Watch Officer

About This Role

This role involves real-time monitoring and coordination of facilities operations and critical infrastructure systems, ensuring uninterrupted facility functionality, security, and safety for USG support.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate building management systems, security management, and other facility control platforms
• Serve as the central point of contact for facility status, alarms, work orders, outages, and emergency events
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and security teams to resolve facility and infrastructure issues
• Log and track incidents, alarms, and maintenance activities
• Initiate appropriate escalation procedures during abnormal events, equipment failures, or environmental alarms
• Provide real-time reporting and updates to Facilities Manager and Building Managers
• Support emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, and after action reporting
• Conduct shift turnovers, maintain accurate event logs, and brief incoming watch personnel

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Vocational School or Trade School Diploma
• 10 years of experience operating mechanical and electrical systems
• 2 years of experience in monitoring and controlling major facilities infrastructure (HVAC, Fire, Electrical Systems)
• 1 year experience working with SCADA/EMCS control systems
• 1 year supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of power grids, plant systems, emergency generation, and critical infrastructure systems
• Operations experience in federal facilities or mission facilities
• Experience responding to facility-related emergencies and coordinating with first responders
• Top Secret/SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational School or Trade School Diploma
• Ten (10) years of experience operating mechanical and electrical systems, two (2) years in monitoring and controlling major facilities infrastructure, and one (1) year with SCADA/EMCS control systems and supervisory experience.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with energy management and sustainability principles

Skills

* Required skills