1601 - Equipment, Facilities, and Services

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series covers two-grade interval positions that manage, supervise, lead, or perform administrative work that involves: a combination of work characteristic of two or more series in the Equipment, Facilities, and Services Group where no one type of work is series controlling; or other two-grade interval work classified in this group for which no other series has been established.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) Is Not In Demand National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Executive Chef (CEC) In DemandIs In Demand American Culinary Federation (ACF) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Sous Chef (CSC) In DemandIs In Demand American Culinary Federation (ACF) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM) Is Not In Demand Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) mostMost    
Certified Facility Manager In DemandIs In Demand International Facility Management Association (IFMA) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Associate Service Executive (ASE) Is Not In Demand National Association of Service Managers (NASM) mostMost    
Certified Service Executive (CSE) Is Not In Demand National Association of Service Managers (NASM) someSome    
Certified Professional Property Manager Is Not In Demand National Property Management Association (NPMA) someSome    
Certified Professional Property Specialist Is Not In Demand National Property Management Association (NPMA) someSome    
Certified Equipment Manager Is Not In Demand Association of Equipment Management Professionals mostMost    
Certified Professional Supervisor (CPS) Is Not In Demand Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) mostMost    
Certified Hospitality Facilities Executive Is Not In Demand American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLA) mostMost    
Certified Equipment Support Professional (CESP) Is Not In Demand Association of Equipment Management Professionals mostMost    
Operations and Performance Management Professional (OPMP) Is Not In Demand American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) mostMost    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 1601 - Equipment, Facilities, and Services. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Administrative Services Managers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Business Continuity Planners someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Construction Managers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Lodging Managers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Purchasing Managers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) is an intermediate-level certification for food safety professionals. The CP-FS is designed for individuals within the public and private sectors whose primary responsibility is the protection and safety of food. The exam for this credential assesses the knowledge of candidates in the areas of food microbiology, HACCP principles and regulatory and other food safety-related topics. To be eligible for the CP-FS credential, candidates must meet the criteria for either the degree track or the experience track. The degree track requires a bachelor's degree, plus experience for degrees not in food science or environmental health. The experience requirement requires a minimum of five years of experience plus passage of another food safety certification exam.

Click here to go to Certified Executive Chef (CEC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

Certified Executive Chef Certification is aimed at a chef who is the department head usually responsible for all culinary units in a restaurant, hotel, club, hospital or foodservice establishment, or the owner of a foodservice operation. In addition to culinary responsibilities, other duties include budget preparation, payroll, and maintenance, controlling food costs and maintaining financial and inventory records. All candidates must pass a written exam. All levels of ACF certification require candidates to be tested for practical skill proficiency. The Certified Executive Chef practical exam is three hours and can be taken at any ACF Approved test site. Practical exam scores are valid for one year.

Click here to go to Certified Sous Chef (CSC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

Certified Sous Chef (CSC) is recommended for chefs who supervise shifts or stations in a foodservice operation. Equivalent job titles are sous chef, banquet chef, grade manager, first cook, a.m. sous chef and p.m. sous chef. All candidates must pass a written exam. All levels of ACF certification require candidates to be tested for practical skill proficiency. The Certified Sous Chef practical exam can be taken at any ACF Approved test site. Practical exam scores are valid for one year.

Click here to go to Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM) COOL Snapshot page.

The Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM) posesses the professional expertise and knowledge required to successfully perform plant and facilities supervisory activities. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in maintenance management. Candidates must also pass a written examination. Recertification occurs through earning at least five recertification credits every three years.

Click here to go to Certified Facility Manager COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential validates an individual's knowledge and competency to practice as a facility manager. The certification process is designed to assess competency in the field through work experience, education and a written exam. The comprehensive exam is designed to assess an applicant's knowledge and experience in areas necessary to be a successful facility manager such as operations and maintenance, project management, finance and business, leadership and strategy, environmental stewardship and sustainability, communication, emergency preparedness and business continuity, human factors, quality, real estate and property management and technology.

Click here to go to Associate Service Executive (ASE) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Service Executive (CSE) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Professional Property Manager COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Professional Property Specialist COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Equipment Manager COOL Snapshot page.

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals, Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) is a professional credential for managers of off-road heavy equipment fleets or managers of municipal government fleets. Equipment managers with five years or more of experience who meet the CEM requisites may apply by completing the CEM application.

Click here to go to Certified Professional Supervisor (CPS) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Hospitality Facilities Executive COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Equipment Support Professional (CESP) COOL Snapshot page.

The Certified Equipment Support Professional (CESP) designation is a professional credential for suppliers of off-road heavy equipment fleets or municipal government fleets. Equipment suppliers with five years or more of experience who meet the CESP prerequisites may apply by completing the CESP application.

Click here to go to Operations and Performance Management Professional (OPMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

Candidates who earn the Operations and Performance Management Professional (OPMP) certification will have demonstrated a well-rounded understanding and knowledge of the management of facility operations and maintenance and their impact on HVAC&R systems' performance. The OPMP examination is designed to assess an individual's understanding of how the management of HVAC&R operations helps to achieve and maintain building performance goals. Candidates must submit a completed application and meet one of the combinations of academic and work experience requirements to be eligible to sit for the exam. The examination for the OPMP program is a proctored, closed book/closed notes, 2.5-hour, 115-item multiple-choice test.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

Click here to go to the GI Bill site.

ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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