Space & Facilities Administrator

Summary This position has primary responsibility for the management and oversight of all space and facilities projects. Responsibility includes the planning, design, project management, technical review and financial management planning for all space and facility projects, and district-wide coordination of all building activities for the court unit including overseeing all aspects of emergency preparedness and continuity of operations planning. Duties Manage all aspects of court space and facilities projects including budget, schedules, construction, etc.; review construction drawings and GSA contract specification documents and blueprints; develop furniture layouts and furniture procurement/purchase orders; coordinate moves; prepare reports and requests; advise unit executives and judges regarding design, construction, building operations and ongoing facility maintenance; coordinate routine and cyclical building maintenance; act as liaison with the Administrative Office, GSA, contractors, outside vendors and other agencies; plan, administer and oversee the coordination of emergency preparedness, emergency communication and continuity of operations plan (COOP); follow U.S. Courts Design Guide and other judiciary policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. (See Citizenship Requirements for Employment in the Judiciary for additional information.) Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments. Judiciary employees are considered "at will" and are not covered by federal civil service classifications or regulations. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit) of payment of federal wages. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a five-year background investigation with periodic updates every five years thereafter. Appointment is provisional and retention is contingent upon a favorable suitability determination of the background investigation. The U.S. Courts require employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Work is performed in an office setting or construction site and may occur at divisional offices, off-site locations or temporary duty stations. Some travel is required. Some lifting of boxes and moving of furniture is required. May occasionally require that work be performed outside the normal business hours Qualifications Candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent plus have two years of specialized experience (progressively responsible experience closely related to the position) , OR For CL-27 - Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university For CL-28 - Completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university Education Bachelors Degree Preferred Additional information The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date without prior notice. Reimbursement of travel and/or relocation expenses is not authorized. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission(s) of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed. Previous applicants do not need to reapply. 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. Benefits Employees of the U.S. District Court have access to an excellent benefits package which includes the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (like 401k), health, life, dental & vision insurance, flexible spending program, 11 paid holidays per year, paid parking, and a leave accrual program. For additional benefit information, visit https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits