Facilities Manager Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. JP-2025-A-02 DE Department Office of Inspector General
Salary $139,395.00 to $181,216.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/3/2024 Close Date 12/13/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

Location of position: 
GSA Office of Inspector General
Office of Administration
Acquisitions and Operations Division (JPA)
1800 F St NW
Washington, DC 20405

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. This is NOT a remote position.

Duties

As a Facilities Manager, you will perform administrative and operational support functions to assist in the oversight of various facilities programs and services essential to the Acquisitions and Operations Division (JPA). The Facilities Manager ensures compliance of submitted proposals, paperwork and contracts through review, analysis, and inspection. In addition, the work's primary objective is to ensure that facilities and operations are physically safe and work required by employees is appropriately coordinated and accurate. The Facilities Manager assists the Director of Acquisitions and Operations in the dissemination of facilities management services in support of OIG and staff development areas, including the development of associated policies and directives. The work will include the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Leads various team-oriented facilities projects to ensure that high-level service is provided and Acquisitions and Operations Division goals and objectives are met.
  • Serves as a technical expert and advisor to senior and lower-level management regarding facilities management and logistics functions. Develops, implements, and manages the logistics associated with the acquisition, renovation and disposal of space in GSA/OIG Central and regional offices.
  • Analyzes requirements to maintain and operate various kinds of facilities, office space, and equipment.
  • Applies technical expertise to determine solutions to complex safety and health related issues and problems.
  • Prepares initial project scopes, descriptions, and justifications for necessary facility modifications.
  • Determines appropriate facility maintenance procedures based on the structural soundness of buildings, building materials or equipment.
  • Reviews and prioritizes all deficiencies in maintenance, renovations, and office furniture.
  • Coordinates all construction contracts, resolve complex issues and problems, and develops work orders.
  • Participates in staff and/or other meetings to update the supervisor and higher-level officials on equipment and services provided and/or ongoing project developments, including costs, concerns, or pending requirements needed.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
  • 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 5 investigation level).
  • Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA OIG employee. We will 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.
  • The work requires occasionally working near and/or being exposed to operating machinery during space construction. The work may occasionally require recurring bending and crouching in small spaces during inspections or evaluating viability of areas in workspace. The incumbent may encounter a moderate risk involving hazard areas where electric wiring is exposed during inspections.

Qualifications

The GS-14 salary range starts at $139,395 per year.

To qualify at the GS-14 level, a candidate must have experience that demonstrates at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, renovation, and disposal of office space and application of the regulations governing facilities and space management. Such experience must include all of the following.

  • Carrying out the full range of construction administration and project management functions
  • Developing, reviewing, and approving project scopes and construction documents for accuracy and quality
  • Advising on complex life/safety, continuity of operations, and health issues that impact facilities and space management
  • Developing space requirements, including all aspects of interior design, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and audio/visual packages and the application of electrical, HVAC, and data cabling requirements
  • Leading space alteration and tenant relocation projects
  • Inspecting facilities to review contractor performance and to assess condition and maintenance needs
  • Developing standard operating procedures and document management procedures pertaining to facilities and space management

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for bargaining unit coverage

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.

If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #JP-2025-A-01 MP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.

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)
• 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.

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:

  1. Expert knowledge and skill in applying a comprehensive range of facilities management, facilities design, and construction management principles, concepts, and practices
  2. Comprehensive knowledge of operational and administrative support in facilities management, including providing operations services; and, the ability to perform inspections, evaluate changes and effectiveness of site and worthiness, oversee work of contractors, and develop written findings
  3. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods to select and apply appropriate program and/or area evaluation and measurement techniques used in determining the extent of compliance with rules and regulations.
  4. Ability to lead studies and manage projects that require a team effort
  5. Skill in applying and developing alternative methods, procedures and processes to justify recommendations on determinations made for complex issues
  6. Ability to review proposals and submissions concerning facilities and space for approval, providing written and detailed justifications and evaluations concerning same
  7. Ability to communicate persuasively while presenting complex ideas and options to management officials

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.

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.


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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 and email address. For each job on your resume, provide:

  • official position titles (including series and grade for any federal positions) and specific duties performed
  • 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 How to Create a Federal Resume, click here. 

If you are claiming veterans' preference:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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.

If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. 

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.

Agency contact information

Derek Hunter
Address
GSA, Office of Inspector General
General Services Administration
Office of the Inspector General, HR Division (JPH)
2300 Main Street, Room 3NW-423
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States
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Next steps

After the closing date/deadline:

  1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
  2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
  3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 the GSA Office of Inspector General!


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