Space Management Specialist Job in Rockville, MD

Vacancy No. ADM/DFS-2024-0008 Department Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Salary $117,962.00 to $153,354.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/17/2024 Close Date 10/1/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Rockville, MD


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Administration (ADM), Division of Facilities and Security (DFS), Restack and Renovation TeamThe supervisor is Sundar Shankar.  

This position is in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208. 

This position is not  subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure or security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Duties

As a Space Management Specialist, you will serve in the areas of space planning, and layout and design of NRC facilities. Responsible for defining user requirements using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system to design layouts; analyzes workflow, adjacency requirements, and space utilization. The incumbent will ensure adherence to building standards and codes; prepare cost estimates; determine timeframes; and develop specifications for work requests.  Regular duties include but are not limited to:

  • Planning, developing, and implementing policies and procedures for management and control of building space and facilities. Reviewing occupant use of space, analyzes their needs, and plans alterations and space reorganizations to accommodate changing requirements.
  • Recommending solutions to problems related to space assignment and use, determines the adequacy of NRC building services, furnishings, and fixtures, and recommends/performs space improvement projects.
  • Participating in surveys, studies, and inspections to analyze occupant use of space, ensures maximum use of space, resolves problems related to space assignment and use, and determines need for space improvement.
  • Using computer software to maintain and update assignment plans as changing needs, space modifications, and relocations dictate.
  • Preparing cost benefit analysis and life cycle projections of housing costs and alternative actions as required by NRC management.
  • Assisting in the inspections of facilities and grounds to ensure safe and orderly conditions, evaluates their adherence to local and Federal building codes. Monitors performance of construction contractors and prepares progress, inspection and status reports.
  • Initiating corrective action to resolve facility deficiencies.
  • Assisting in the review of safety and fire protection operating procedures, in the implementation of plans to provide safe working conditions and fire protection, and in the implementation of energy management and conservation plans to achieve compliance with Federal statutes and regulations.
  • As appropriate, maintaining liaison with representatives of the building ownership, subcontractors, Commercial Facilities Management (CFM) contractor and General Services Administration (GSA) representatives responsible for building and workstation alterations, repairs, space modifications and improvements, energy conservation, and safety and protection programs.
  • Using SharePoint to track and plan major moves related to space planning.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • This is a Drug Testing position.
  • Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the GG-13 position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Deep knowledge of the techniques of space and office planning and applications and the ability to plan, schedule and accomplish moderate to large-size projects within policy and administrative constraints.

2.  Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, and establishing control points for space management involving frequently changing requirements.

3.  Uses computer software to maintain and update assignment plans as changing needs, space modifications, and relocations dictate.

4.  Demonstrated ability to administer complex projects, reconcile divergent points of view regarding space assignments, and to use tact and judgment to negotiate space and workstation changes, to resolve conflicts over space and services, and to maintain a cooperative and productive relationship with a wide variety of NRC, GSA, CFM, owners, subcontractors and service representatives.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The duty location of this position is Rockville, MD. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period.  Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.

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.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits 

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements.  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements.  If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.  Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.


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Required Documents

List of supplemental material that may be applicable: 

NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 

  1. Job title
  2. Name of employer
  3. Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
  4. Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
  5. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
  6. Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. 

Please carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application. 

If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
 
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee in the competitive service with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.

 
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)  You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
 
If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. 
 
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.  You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents: 
 
1.  Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 
2.  Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer.  The following types of documents can be uploaded:  .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or 
3.  Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052. 

How to Apply

We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position. 

Please read the entire announcement.  Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position. 
 
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission. 
 
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered. 

To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process. 

Agency contact information

Darrel Stroman
Phone
301-415-1604
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
Darrel.Stroman@nrc.gov
Website
https://www.nrc.gov
Address
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Darrel Stroman
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
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