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Building Management Specialist
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Job Type Full-time
Job Status Sourcing
Date Posted Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Location
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Company Information General Services Administration

, AK
Website: http://
Job Description


As a Building Management Specialist, you will interact with building tenants and client representatives to assess facility and facility-related needs.



Positions located in Region 5, PBS, Northern and Southern Service Center Operations Divisions.



We are currently filling multiple positions, additional vacancies may be filled as needed.



Supervisory Position: No


Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No


Travel Required: Occasional Travel, Occasional travel may be required



Duties:



The Northern Service Center Operations Division and the Southern Service Center Operations Division are responsible for all aspects of facility operations: operating, maintaining and sustaining high quality work environments.



This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location. The official duty station is a federal facility or leased space. Positions include routine telework that are geographically specific to: Indianapolis, IN; Madison, WI; Columbus, OH; Toledo, OH; Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN.



The selected candidate will perform the duties and responsibilities of a GSA Property Manager which includes exercising full responsibility and authority for the day-to-day operations of a designated building or groups of buildings within the GSA inventory.



Examples of duties:



· Programs, develops and directs all on-site building operation, maintenance, repair, alteration, historic preservation, cleaning, recycling, concessions, safety, environmental and security activities in Government owned and leased buildings assigned.



· Identifies and recommends major repair and alteration project needs.



· Performs contract administration, lease management, quality assurance and inspection duties related to assigned facilities.



· Develops and promotes positive working relationships with customer agencies and client personnel.
Qualifications Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.

• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).

• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.

• Have a valid driver's license.

Key Requirements:

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Education Requirements:
• If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Evaluations:

We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work: You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques and statistical interpretation required to perform coordination and fact-finding in order to identify client agency and building tenants’ facility needs.

• Advanced skills in interpersonal relations and in written and oral communications.

• Ability required to plan, schedule, and balance all technical aspects of multiple tenant requirements, such as complex alterations, and to independently determine and execute the appropriate sequencing of work required to fulfill client agency needs; knowledge of building operational requirements.

• Knowledge of contracting rules and regulations regarding the technical soundness of contractor-provided supplies/services/processes and decisions to ensure services provided meet contract specifications.

• Analytical knowledge of the property management industry including private sector leasing protocols and practices involving facility operations and systems.

• Knowledge of a wide range of real estate principles, concepts, and practices as well as a good understanding of the real estate market.

• Technical knowledge of building operations and maintenance, including Federal and industry operations and maintenance best practices; major systems and equipment such as HVAC, controls, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roofing, structural, elevators, and renewable energy systems and how they contribute to whole building energy and water use; programs such as commissioning, building retuning and continuous commissioning, energy and water efficiency, sustainability, zero environmental footprint and related energy goals, custodial, waste management and recycling; art and historic preservation; space alterations; safety, emergency management, environmental management and concessions.

• Ability to integrate knowledge of legal, engineering, architecture, fire and life safety, physical security, food service, finance, asset preservation, HVAC, environment, cost estimation, contracting, lease management.


Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:

Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100

Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)

Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84

We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.

Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

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Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.

Qualifications:

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.


The GS-11 salary range starts at $69,107 per year.

The GS-12 salary range starts at $82,830 per year.

Salary is determined by the location for which you are selected.

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess one of the following: (1) At least one year of specialized experience, as defined below, equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service; (2) A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, OR (3) Possess a combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service is experience assisting in the management of a multi-level commercial office building (or equivalent non-housing high rise building) consisting of building mechanical system (i.e., HVAC, alarm systems, elevators, etc.). This experience typically includes:


• monitoring occupant space utilization, energy and water conservation, sustainability and environmental hazards programs;

• coordinating repair and/or alteration- projects;

• maintaining customer satisfaction programs that include feedback mechanisms used to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided;

• monitoring real property budgetary and financial data; and,

• administration of repair and/or operation and maintenance contracts.


To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service as described below.

Specialized experience is experience assisting in the management of a multi-level commercial office building (or equivalent non-housing high rise building) consisting of complex building mechanical system (i.e., building automated systems, centralized HVAC, alarm systems, elevators, etc.). This experience typically includes:

• monitoring occupant space utilization, energy and water conservation, sustainability and environmental hazards programs;

• directing and coordinating minor alteration and renovation projects;

• maintaining customer satisfaction programs including feedback mechanisms used to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided;

• managing or monitoring real property budgetary and financial data; and,

• contract administration and oversight (i.e., janitorial, mechanical, elevator contracts).

If you are using your education to qualify, you must provide a copy of your transcripts. See "Required Documents" section for additional information.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options

• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development


Other Information:

Bargaining Unit status: Dependent upon selection.

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and

Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

• Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
• Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
• Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

How to Apply:

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.

Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.

Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.

Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).

Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Required Documents:

• ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

• Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

• If you are claiming veterans’ preference:

(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.

(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).


• If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

• If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

• Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

• College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

o For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.

Next Steps:

After the closing date/deadline:

ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.

REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.

SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.

FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.

FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.



Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!


How to Apply Few Vacancies in

Indianapolis, IN, US
Minneapolis, MN, US
Saint Paul, MN, US
Columbus, OH, US
Toledo, OH, US
Madison, WI, US

For More Info:
Theresa Gibbs
(312) 353-8177
theresa.gibbs@gsa.gov

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/706363800


Email Resume To theresa.gibbs@gsa.gov

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