Summary
As a Building Management Specialist, you develop policy within the areas of building specific training and development needs and provide authoritative input in assuring that the competencies, methods, and procedures utilized to provide agencies with efficient building management operations.
Position Location: Public Buildings Service, Rocky Mountain Service Center, Salt Lake City, UT.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Your application will be considered if you are a:
• GSA employee currently employed in the Public Buildings Service in Region 8
• GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)
You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
Duties
The major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides authoritative advice/input to assure customer agencies are provided efficient building management that incorporates mandated and industry standard competencies, methods and procedures. Assures that building management methods and the development of building management practices are current and disseminated for practice throughout the region. Serve as Program Manager and Senior Division Lead for Support/Performance of tracking, documenting, and reporting on all operational program areas via Agency and regionally prescribed performance measures.
- Develops and authorizes contract and lease quality assurance support programs on behalf of the customer agency and in line with all applicable requirements with respect to contract support activities. In this capacity, administers and approves various types of contracts and can serve as either the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) on various contracts including but not limited to construction projects, building services (mechanical custodial), design and construction projects and term contracts.
- Provides administrative and technical expertise to regional personnel and is called upon to review and/or assess problematic or potentially controversial situations. Serves as a designated regional representative on national committees or councils, with authority to recommend changes in national standards, programs and/or policies. Acts as a consultant for key management officials. Provides advice and direction in the development and implementation of building management policy and provides expert advice and guidance to regional personnel.
- Analyzes diverse customer information, developing assessments and/or findings, and authorizes recommendations which contribute to and shape the development and implementation of regional and/or national survey feedback mechanisms, trend analysis etc. Interacts with account managers, business development specialists and similarly situated associates to recommend market offerings and consistent customer messaging, as well as customer information needed for requirements development. Develops processes that positively impact the customer relationship with GSA to ensure that PBS proactively moves toward anticipating customer needs in how analyses are translated into new business processes.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
- Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
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.
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-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year and varies by location.
To qualify at the GS-13: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: evaluating policies, implementing programs, and independently making decisions relating to the operation and maintenance of buildings and leased space; analyzing the effectiveness of facility operations, automated systems, and equipment; developing and maintaining strong working relationships with customer agencies, lessors, contractors, and client personnel; and managing or monitoring real property budgetary and financial data.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
- Mastery knowledge of the competencies, methods and procedures utilized to provide agencies with efficient building management operations/procedures.
- Knowledge of agency policies, regulations and Desk Guides, and applicable Federal statutes, including General Services Acquisition Manual (GSAM); the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Federal Management Regulations (FMR) with regard to property management and safety issues, required to plan and manage the operation of buildings including lease administration processes; specific knowledge of FAR related to Simplified Acquisition procedure necessary to develop requirements, prepare contracts or support information, evaluate offers and award small purchase contracts within delegated authorities.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques and statistical interpretation required to perform extensive coordination and fact-finding in order to identify client agency and building tenants’ facility needs in relation to customer satisfaction; evaluate and interpret required customer survey responses and other similar data; analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of property management programs and building profitability initiatives; evaluate technical and program data, and make decisions or recommendations for action based on consideration of all aspects of a problem.
- Advanced skills in interpersonal relations and in written and oral communications required to explain, evaluate and negotiate client and technical operating requirements; coordinate work efforts and negotiate resolutions to problems; present information and conduct town hall meetings, tenant interviews and discussions in a concise and professional manner. Knowledge of customer relations and conflict resolution sufficient to develop and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction in the building(s) managed.
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.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
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.
GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)
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.
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) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance?
- Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
- Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline
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.
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!
|