Facility Management Specialist

Duties

As a Facility Management Specialist at the NH-1640-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Plans and executes installation/site services and support functions for DMEA foundry and laboratory operations, to include infrastructure planning, facilitization, maintenance, and integration of structural, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers concerning foundry and laboratory operations services and support requirements, as well as with contractors. Assures that all services and support provided are responsive and adequate to the needs of the customer. Analyzes issues related to services and support provided and develops/implements solutions in an efficient and effective manner.
• Manages all GSA leased space projects, including managing DMEA maintenance program for laboratories, office spaces, foundry's, gym facilities, or other special-purpose facilities; plans maintenance activities and develops preventive maintenance programs.
• Conducts surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and overseeing operations for conformance with project plans.
• Performs maintenance and/or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the GSA, OGC (office of General Counsel), Contracting, Finance or any other offices involved with the project.
• Serves as the technical representative for contracts in support of various facilities operations.
• Serves as a member of the DMEA Emergency Response Team to respond to after-hours emergencies impacting the facility and associated Environmental Health and Safety compliance systems.
• Keeps management informed of operational issues, needs and proposed solutions through development of point papers, e-mails and/or briefings.
• Analyzes equipment specifications, materials, and prepare results, formulates conclusions, and presents recommendations to effectively serve as the subject matter expert on all things concerning the facility, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Oversees all agency related logistics requirements to include office relocations, movements of furniture and supplies to proactively identify potential space utilization deficiencies.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), building automation equipment, and software to include the full Microsoft Office suite and the use of electronic forms, to include reviewing and checking multiple design aspects as drawings, specifications, quantities, costs, accuracy, completeness and conformity with requirements of the mission.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
• Must obtain/maintain Secret security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
• FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification must be obtained within two years of employment and certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• May be subject to an uncommon tour of duty (e.g., evenings, weekends) in connection with stated duties. Overtime may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH - 02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service:

• Planning and executing installation/site services and support functions for laboratory operations, including infrastructure planning, facilitization, maintenance, and integration of structural, safety, and environmental requirements;
• Interfacing with internal and external customers concerning laboratory operations services and support requirements, as well as with contractors, assuring all services are responsive and adequate to customer needs;
• Managing GSA-leased space projects and facilities maintenance programs for laboratories, office spaces, gym facilities, and other special-purpose facilities, including planning and developing preventive maintenance program;
• Conducting surveillance over construction and maintenance operations performed by private contractors, review project plans/specifications for workability, inform contractors of compliance requirements, and oversee operations for conformance;
• Estimating material and labor costs for diverse construction or maintenance projects (including brick, frame, structural steel, and reinforced concrete), direct actual work operations, and maintain coordination with GSA, Contracting, Finance, and Legal offices.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire.

Other Notes:

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Agency's interest.
• Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency.
• Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized.

Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.