The Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc Hiring for Equipment Inventory Specialist (RPIE- Facilities) at Bethesda, MD  Full Time

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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

HJF is seeking a Equipment Inventory Specialist to perform regular inspections of tools and equipment to ensure they are functioning correctly. Detect and affect repair to address any defects or issues found. Lead the quality evaluation of various maintenance activities (surveys, preventative maintenance (PM) schedules, maintenance procedures). Where applicable, ensure Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE) inventory surveys are following Defense Health Agency (DHA) guidance and the Real Property System Standard (RPSS).

This position will be in support of Facilities VFA, Office of the VP for Finance & Administration.

Note: This work site requires that Non-US Citizen incumbents have lived in the US three out of the past five years.

Perform regular inspections of equipment to ensure they are in working order. Detect and affect repairs to address any defects or issues found. For DHA compliance, conduct a DMLSS-FM analysis for each building being surveyed.
• Update maintenance logs on all equipment. Create, maintain and update applicable (i.e.DMLSS-FM) inventories.
• Ensure quality control standards are consistently met. Provide Quality Assurance (QA) support on all systems (i.e. RPIE) according to current standards. For DHA compliance, the most current edition of the DHA Real Property System Standard (RPSS), the Facility Management Operational Guidance, and any other building codes, standards and regulations.
• Develop and update procedures and schedules for equipment. Remain aware of changes to codes which impact inspection interval procedures and testing. Notify Facilities Manager when modifications or changes are required to procedures or schedules to maintain code compliance and adherence to standards (and where applicable, to Real Property Standardization (RPS)). For DHA environments, support RPSS development to ensure DMLSS and RPSS compliance.
• Schedule and attend meetings. Evaluate equipment identification, PM schedules, maintenance procedures, work performance quality, coordination effectiveness and perform documentation reviews.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good analytical thinking/critical thinking skills
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking
• Adhere to all principles of confidentiality
• Ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative environment
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment and resourcefulness

Physical Capabilities

• Maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, and

  sitting for prolonged periods of time;

• May be required to push, lift, and/or carry light to moderate objects (50 lbs), pull, bend, climb, crawl,

  kneel, reach overhead, and stoop;

• Finger dexterity is essential.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
• Office environment; exposure to computer screens; some travel required.
• When working in the field, projects may require working in medical environments, near manufacturing equipment, or outdoors, including rooftops.

Education and Experience

• High School Degree; Vocational or technical training/degree preferred (in a field such as Construction Management)
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.