Space and Facilities Specialist Job in Richmond, VA

Vacancy No. DE-12835896-26-AB Department U.S. Courts
Salary $61,770.00 to $100,435.00 Grade 27 to 27
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/14/2025 Close Date 11/13/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Richmond, VA


Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for a Space and Facilities Specialist in Richmond, VA. This position is organized in the administrative section of Clerk's Office and reports to the Space and Resources Manager.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

- Monitor, coordinate and react to day-to-day facilities management issues.
- Identify, recommend and track needed construction, tenant alterations, cyclical maintenance, furnishings, and other space and facilities services. Evaluate and monitor contract performance. Manage, review and accept work performed to address building operations and construction project requirements.
- Assess, document, prioritize and respond to project issues. Participate in project meetings as a representative advisor to senior Court managers. Ensure construction compliance. Prepare progress reports and provide updates to appropriate judicial officers.
- Prepare and submit Reimbursable Work Authorizations (RWA) for GSA-managed construction and renovation projects. Verify RWA charges and authorize payment.
- Procure supplies, equipment, services and furnishings from government and non-government sources through new contracts, competitive bids, or existing government contracts. Plan, coordinate and receive deliveries.
- Prepare specifications, solicitations, and requests for quotes. Assess requests for goods and services to ensure they are allowable under limitations, restrictions and policies as well as determine availability of funds. Identify and maintain a list of vendors. Negotiate for best price. Review, evaluate, verify and process invoices and prepare payment requests. Review accounting records and reconcile accounts. Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures and the Judiciary Procurement Program Procedures. Adhere to the court's internal controls procedures.
- Responsible for the custody, control, and record inventory of government-owned property, as appropriate. Ensure the disposition of excess equipment and furnishings.
- Schedule department, division, staff, and judge moves. Coordinate with IT and the U.S. Marshal Service for system requirements for move projects.
- Maintain the District's occupant emergency program and the facilities security committee, as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

- Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
- Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation.
- Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
- Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
- Positions with the United States District Court Clerk's Office are Excepted Service appointments.

Excepted service appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of two years specialized experience working in design, construction or a facilities related capacity which can include facilities management, project management or space planning. Experience with procurement preferred. Must be capable of obtaining the required certifications for procurement and space and facilities. This position will require routine travel to Alexandria and occasional travel to Norfolk and Newport News Courthouses. Moderate lifting, climbing, and moving equipment/furniture are required. Experience of working with the General Services Administration and familiarity with their procedures and regulations preferred.

Additional requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, capable of problem solving, multi-tasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment, where attention to detail is required.
- The ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Ability to quickly take government procurement classes, pass exams and become a certified procurement contracting officer.
- Ability to communicate clearly on facilities and procurement matters; possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as interact with all work groups.
- Ability to review and interpret blueprints.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

Additional information

*To view the full job announcement please visit our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov*

The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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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.

We will review your resume and support documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If your complete application meets the basic qualifications, it will be forwarded to the hiring official for further consideration and scored on your level of experience and competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.

Required Documents

A cover letter, detailed resume, an Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (located under Related links on the Employment page of our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov/jobs), and a list of professional references.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Priority review for applications received by December 07, 2025. Submit materials electronically to Jobbox6@vaed.uscourts.gov . Hard and faxed copies of applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Agency contact information

Danae Holmes Rodriguez
Email
Jobbox6@vaed.uscourts.gov
Address
US District Court and US Probation Office - Eastern District of Virginia
600 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
US

Next steps

Applicants who receive the highest ratings will be contacted for an interview. Other applicants will not be contacted.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.