Building Management Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Office of Administration (ADM), Division of Facilities and Security (DFS). The supervisor is James Heck.   This position is in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208.  This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure or security ownership restriction reporting requirements. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position. Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires. Qualifications An ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate the following: Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of project management and contract administration to effectively oversee an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract and a contractor staff who performs a wide variety of technical, administrative, QA/QC and logistic facility support activities. This would include assisting in the planning, preparation, and coordination of activities of contractors or others involved in facilities operations to assure that delivery of products and services are responsive to the Agency's needs. EXAMPLE: Describe specific education, training, and experience that demonstrates knowledge of project management, contract administration, and the principles and techniques of facilities management to plan, direct, organize, control, and coordinate activities of an O&M contractor or other personnel to assure that functions interface as necessary for "high quality" delivery of products and services. Include specific examples of work assignments. Knowledge of general engineering disciplines and practices to evaluate whether government property is being properly maintained and modified. This includes the ability to monitor the technical performance of contractors or others in the areas of building equipment operations and maintenance, preventive maintenance, quality assurance programs, energy conservation programs, landscaping, fire and safety measures, and construction techniques. EXAMPLE: Describe specific education, training and experience related to the areas of building equipment operations and maintenance, preventive maintenance, quality assurance programs, energy conservation programs, preservation of interior finishes, landscaping, fire and safety measures, and construction techniques. Include specific examples of work assignments. The ability to develop and implement cost efficient and effective recommendations for improving facilities operations and solving facilities related problems. EXAMPLE: Provide examples of involvement with the development and implementation of cost efficient and effective recommendations for improving facilities operations and solving facilities related problems. Include examples of facilities related improvement studies. The ability to communicate both orally and in writing at various organizational levels to resolve divergent points of view, monitor functions of contractors, and present issues and recommendations to management. EXAMPLE: Provide examples that demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Describe the various types and levels of individuals you routinely interact with and for what purposes. Describe instances that required you to use tact, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to achieve cooperation, and develop consensus. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as knowledge of the principles, theory and techniques of the facility management field sufficient to assist in the preparation of a wide variety of studies and duties associated with the oversight of a federal government facility.  A description of how you possess the specialized experience, meet the qualifications desired and why you are an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. Specialized experience is experience assisting in the management of a multi-level commercial office buildings (or equivalent high-rise buildings) consisting of maintaining building mechanical & electrical systems (i.e., HVAC Systems, Building Automation Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Elevators, etc.). Monitoring energy and water conservation, electrical consumption, 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 COR budgetary and financial data and administration of repair and/or operation and maintenance contracts. 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 window Learn 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 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.