Supervisory Building Management Specialist (Program Manager)

Summary This position is located in the Leased Facilities Branch (LFSB), Space Portfolio Division (SPD), Facilities Services Directorate (FSD), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) which provides a comprehensive, centralized program for the efficient and cost effective management of all leased buildings and specific federal buildings located throughout the Washington, DC Area, a geographic area which falls within 100 miles of the Pentagon. Duties This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9905 "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense." Typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as Supervisory Building Management Specialist and oversees all Building Management Specialists who are responsible for executing WHS/FSD/SPD building management and lease administration programs. Serves as the delegated the authority to represent WHS on Building Management and Lease Administration matters and to obligate the organization to the course of action including the expenditure of funds and use of manpower as may be required. Oversees the administration of the Building Management Program and Lease Administration Program through subordinate building managers to provide efficient and effective delivery of service to the tenants and ensuring tenants are receiving entitled services according to the terms and conditions of the lease. Ensures construction plans and projects are reviewed and coordinated in accordance with appropriate regulations and guidelines. Oversees the negotiation of agreements on a wide variety of building management related matters with building lessors, the General Services Administration, defense agencies, local governments, other federal agencies and private contractors. Maintains appropriate records to maintain accountability in accordance with DoW regulations, directives and DoW/GSA delegation agreements. Supervises the coordination of activities concerning public space (space not assigned to an agency such as halls, corridors, lobbies) with in leased buildings and coordinates the provision of administrative services to include public transportation services. Supervises the coordination of logistical support for ceremonies, special events, displays and exhibits. Establishes and maintains effective Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) Total salary varies depending on location of position May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period Must be determined suitable for federal employment Required to participate in the direct deposit program This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing This position requires the Selectee to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components. A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication by a determining authority. This position may require the Selectee to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings,  weekends, and/or holidays and/or mandatory overtime. This position may require up to 25% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business to attend meetings, training, sessions, site visits, or to support mission requirements. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of GS-13 in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) which demonstrates the following: Overseeing subordinate personnel who directly support building management and lease administration programs; Managing building operations to include allocation of funds and manpower required for maintenance (cleaning, mechanical, and structural), repairs and improvements; Ensuring construction plans and projects are reviewed and coordinated in accordance with appropriate regulations and guidelines; Participating in negotiation agreements for building management related matters; Maintaining building administrative publications (Building Administrative Instructions, Building Circulars and Occupant Emergency Plans) to ensure adherence with appropriate regulations and directives; AND supervising the coordination of logistical support for ceremonies, special events, displays and exhibits. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional information Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: [email protected] Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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 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. Review our 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.