****The closing date of this announcement has been extended to December 22, 2017****
As a Building Management Specialist you will be an intermediate-level trainee who will assist the Building Manager who provides occupants of Federal Government buildings with safe, secure, clean, and sustainable facilities in which to conduct agency business, and may specialize in one or more program areas. The incumbent interacts with building tenants and client representatives on a recurring basis to assess their facility and facility related needs, and to assure that the procedures used to obtain services are responsive and customer friendly. Finally, the incumbent protects taxpayer investments in Federal facilities by facilitating the efforts of appropriate stakeholders to maximize building performance through industry best practices and lifecycle operations and management.
This position is located in the National Capital Region (NCR), Public Buildings Service (PBS) in various Service Centers within Washington, D.C.
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Federal health insurance plans (choose from a wide range of plans).
Life insurance coverage with several options.
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year.
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan).
Flexible work schedules and telework.
Transit and child care subsidies.
Training and development.
Flexible spending accounts.
Long-term care insurance.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Summary
****The closing date of this announcement has been extended to December 22, 2017****
As a Building Management Specialist you will be an intermediate-level trainee who will assist the Building Manager who provides occupants of Federal Government buildings with safe, secure, clean, and sustainable facilities in which to conduct agency business, and may specialize in one or more program areas. The incumbent interacts with building tenants and client representatives on a recurring basis to assess their facility and facility related needs, and to assure that the procedures used to obtain services are responsive and customer friendly. Finally, the incumbent protects taxpayer investments in Federal facilities by facilitating the efforts of appropriate stakeholders to maximize building performance through industry best practices and lifecycle operations and management.
This position is located in the National Capital Region (NCR), Public Buildings Service (PBS) in various Service Centers within Washington, D.C.
GSA has been repeatedly named as one of the 'Best Places to Work' in the Federal Government'. LEARN MORE about why you should choose GSA.
The selected trainee will learn the duties and responsibilities of a GSA Property Manager which includes exercising full responsibility and authority for the day to day operations of a designated building or groups of buildings within the GSA inventory. Examples of developmental duties include:
Provides general advice and guidance on work projects.
Coordinates, evaluates and inspects building management operational and custodial systems and activities.
Assists Building Managers with managing the contracting and leasing administration process as needed on behalf of tenant agencies and GSA.
Manages grounds and exteriors including parking structures and lots, site, utilities, landscaping and grounds; snow removal; and exterior building maintenance.
Collaborates with the lessor's facility staff to ensure that service levels are delivered as required in the lease and provides technical advice to contractors or their employees concerning work methods.
Meets with lessors, property managers and contractors to discuss and potentially resolve complaints or disputes.
Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
1 year probationary period may be required.
U.S. Citizenship or National
Males born after 12/31/1959 must have registered with the Selective Service
Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.
Applicant must submit college transcript(s).
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
Incumbent may be exposed to slippery or uneven ground, falling objects, construction and site conditions, noise, dust and environmental or other discomforts.
Must be able to travel to customer offices and GSA sites; a valid driver's license is required.
This work is mostly sedentary; however, walking, climbing ladders, crawling under and over equipment, bending, stooping and standing for long periods of time is required while inspecting buildings during field evaluations.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace corps, Americorps), we encourage you to include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-09 salary range starts at $54,972 per year, if you meet the following qualifications. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
To qualify, you must demonstrate that you meet one of the following:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level of the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience assisting in managing office buildings or other office complexes including improving customer and client agency satisfaction with building services; assisting in negotiation of service contracts and lease provisions; assisting in the preparation of service contracts; assisting in development of maintenance programs; monitoring building operations, maintenance, repair, custodial, recycling, environmental management and alterations, etc. to ensure compliance with agency requirements and industry standards; and assisting with inspections of designated space or facilities.
OR
You possess a master's or equivalent level degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or JD. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
OR
You possess a combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status: NFFE
GSA does not accept applications or application materials submitted with Government-paid postage.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed. This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means. Management also has the right not to fill the position.
If you are selected for this position at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without further competition in accordance with all applicable regulations. However, promotions are not guaranteed and are dependent on performance.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Travel expenses associated with pre-employment interviews may beauthorized for this position and will be paid by the General Services Administration as allowed by regulation. Determinations to authorize such expenses will be made on a case-by-case basis and subject to funding availability.
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.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Knowledge of real property management principles, procedures, and techniques;
Ability to interpret rules and regulations, contract specifications to evaluate building services;
Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control methods and standards;
Knowledge of policies, regulations, and standard operating procedures;
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
If you are eligible under GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
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.
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.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Current or Former Land Management Agency Employees - Submit a and b:
(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.b) copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, youmust submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this vacancy.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance? If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application will be considered.
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
Washington Area Service Center (WASC)
7th and D Streets SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20407
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come onboard, you will be given a final offer, which is typically within 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Current or Former Land Management Agency Employees - Submit a and b:
(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.b) copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, youmust submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this vacancy.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance? If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application will be considered.
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
Washington Area Service Center (WASC)
7th and D Streets SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20407
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come onboard, you will be given a final offer, which is typically within 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
