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Building Manager

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service
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Summary

As a Building Manager you will provide broad supervision and authority relating to the planning, directing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and supervising of the real property management operations and maintenance for the buildings within the respective geographic area. 

Location of Position: Public Buildings Service, Service Centers Division, Boston Service Center Branch, Boston, MA.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/08/2023 to 05/19/2023
Salary
$130,929 - $170,205 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Boston
Few vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is categorized as "on-site required". Job functions must be executed at an approved federal facility or leased space in the advertised duty location on a daily/regular basis. Telework is limited.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
23PBSB720LFMP
Control number
724217900

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Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA R1 employee (must be employed by R1) • GSA surplus or displaced employee in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

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Duties

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  • Supervises and assigns work to subordinates. 
  • Assesses associate's competencies and evaluates performance; schedules and approves leave; counsels associates and takes appropriate disciplinary action when necessary; provides feedback on quality, quantity and timeliness of their work.    
  • Directs technical building maintenance activities.
  • Coordinates program efforts with other GSA organizations and with other federal and client agencies to ensure customers are kept apprised of project status, and meeting time frames to provide quality services.
  • Enforces GSA policies, regulations, and procedures governing the use of federally owned and occupied space.
  • Establishes program accountability for operations and provides necessary oversight and instruction to guard against deferred maintenance. 
  • Develops both annual and long-range plans, anticipating changing requirements based on evaluation of input received from occupant agency management.
  • Develops operating plans, budget and manpower requirements in support of ongoing and proposed programs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • -Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or nationals
  • Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of closing date
  • Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
  • Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.
  • May participate in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), which includes attending meetings and planning activities; and carrying out mission-critical work at a designated location other than your primary work site (which may be outside of your commuting area).

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 apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.

The GS-14 salary range starts at $130,929 per year.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience in 1) management of groups of office buildings or large apartment building complexes (including negotiating lease provisions, managing the use and upkeep of facilities, supervising maintenance staffs, negotiating and monitoring building repairs and service contracts, and tenant relations; 2) planning and development of comprehensive standard maintenance programs and procedures for various types of buildings (including setting standard operating procedures, developing preventive maintenance programs, and planning for optimum use of space in terms of the kinds of facilities and occupant needs); or 3) supervision or monitoring of construction of apartment, hotel, office, or similar buildings (including inspecting proposed plans to assure inclusion of necessary appointments and facilities, monitoring the work in progress for conformance with construction plans, and inspection of completed projects for acceptability. Experience must have also equipped the candidate with the particular knowledges, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status:  This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.  

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Diversity

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

  • Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
  • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

  • Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
  • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
  • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

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 building management operations, to include mechanical, preventive and building maintenance; elevators; operations and energy conservation; custodial management; recycling; art and historic preservation; space alterations; safety, security and environmental management and concessions to ensure program goals, objectives, policies, program activities and initiatives are executed.
  • Ability to supervise, lead, and mentor a group of employees.
  • Ability to manage a diverse workforce.
  • Advanced skill in interpersonal relations and in written and oral communications required to explain, evaluate and negotiate client and technical operating requirements.
  • Ability to oversee programs that performs a diverse range of technical, administrative, analytical, or professional work in the execution and management of the regional Facilities Management & Services Programs.
  • Skill in finding and implementing ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production, promote team building, or improve business practices.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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Public Buildings Service

Agency contact information

Loretta Franco
Phone
212-306-4918
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
loretta.franco@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
Human Resources (CRPD)
One World Trade
New York, New York 10007
United States

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