Space & Facilities Specialist

Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Company

Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

The Space and Facilities Specialist has responsibility for the management and oversight of space and facilities projects initiated by the court or the General Services Administration (GSA). The incumbent advises unit executives and judges regarding design, construction, building operations, occupancy of construction projects, and ongoing facility maintenance. Click here to view a brief video about career opportunities in the United States Courts.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This position is classified as a high-sensitive position which requires the selected candidate to submit to a five-year background investigation which will include a criminal history, credit and FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment with periodic updates every five years thereafter. The selected candidate will be hired provisionally pending the successful completion of the required background check and favorable employment suitability determination.

Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct. The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are "at will" and may be terminated with or without cause. Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, and/or to commence interviews immediately, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event a position becomes vacant in a similar classification within a reasonable time from the original announcement, the Clerk of Court may select an appointee from the candidates who responded to the initial announcement without posting the vacancy.

The United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

  • Applicants for this position must possess a minimum of two (2) two years of specialized experience*.
Or
  • Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements:
    • An overall "B" grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0;
    • Standing in the upper third of the class;
    • "3.5" average or better in the major field of study, such as business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or psychology;
    • Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies; or
    • Completion of one academic year (18 semester or 27 quarter hours) of graduate study in an accredited university in business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, or other fields closely related to the subject matter of the position.
  • Highly organized and reliable.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with individuals and groups.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage several priorities.
  • Strong customer service skills and good judgment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and have a professional demeanor.
*Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in or closely related to the position's work that has provided the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties successfully.

Preferred Qualifications/Court Preferred Skills
Additional qualifications, experience and skills preferred, but not required, include:
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field;
  • Experience in a federal or state court system or other business or legal field;
  • Knowledge of judiciary-specific automated financial systems;
  • Knowledge of general government procurement and/or facilities policies within the Guide to Judiciary Policy;
  • Working knowledge of purchasing principles;
  • Knowledge of facilities and project management;
  • Proficiency working with automated financial systems; and
  • Possess experience working in an electronic environment with various technologies to accomplish work.
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Date Posted

07/13/2024

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