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This position is located in the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Office of Technology, Services and Innovation (TSI), Resource and Project Management Directorate, Facilities Management Division. The incumbent serves as Facilities Specialist in the Facilities Management Division (T/PF). The General Services Specialist serves under the supervision of the Director, Facilities Management Division.

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Open & closing dates

08/15/2023 to 08/29/2023

This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary

$64,957 - $122,459 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 9 - 12
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent -
Work schedule

Full-time -
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

12
Job family (Series)

1601 Equipment Facilities, And Services
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process

Credentialing
Announcement number

ST-12069565-23-SC
Control number

743378200

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to all current Federal Competitive Service, Career and Career-Conditional employees. Applicants who have non-competitive eligibility, such as, Schedule A disability, Peace Corps or VISTA, reinstatement eligibles, etc. AND those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) or Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems may also apply.

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Duties include, but are not limited to:

Assist in the oversight and management of the Division's in-house warehousing operations and labor contract that provides support for office moves, space modifications, receiving, shipping and transporting office furnishings, equipment, and other materials.
Assist with the planning and implementation of renovation projects. Includes drawing layout plans, developing statements of work and conducting cost analyses for electrical, carpentry, painting, modifications to existing mechanical systems and special alterations for the disabled.
Utilize project management software to develop schedules needed to plan and implement assigned projects.
Assist with performing routine space inspections to identify and correct maintenance problems ( e.g. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) problems) and to investigate routine safety problems. Implements corrective action, and follows up to ensure resolution of the problems.
Serving as Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for designated projects.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. citizenship required.
Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date.
Applicants must complete online questionnaire.
This is a
Suitability Determination: If selected, you may be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
This position is covered by a union agreement. AFGE Local 1812 330 Independence Avenue S.W. Room 1169 Washington, D.C. 20237 afgelocal1812@gmail.com (202)920-4884
Transcripts are required at the time of application.
The full performance grade level for this position is GS-12.
If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.
If selected for this vacancy, you may be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).

Qualifications

At the GS-09 level, the incumbent is in a developmental role and will take on more responsibilities that will be handled independently as career ladder promotions are received.
Specialized Experience at the GS-9 grade level: To be considered using specialized experience at the GS-09 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07), which is directly related to this line of work.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level completing the following:- Experience researching and supporting the team projects, including, planning, organizing, and balancing schedules to provide oversight to the maintenance and/or repairs and facilities;- Experience identifying maintenance problems and using investigating issues to develop fiscally responsible solutions to routine safety problems.- Experience functioning as or supporting contract officer representatives or providing oversight to projects completed by vendors or contractors.- Knowledge of and experience with using Footprints, and Facility Management (FM) Systems.

At the GS-11 level, the incumbent will take on more responsibilities that will be handled independently as career ladder promotions are received.
Specialized Experience at the GS-11 grade level: To be considered using specialized experience at the GS-11 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09), which is directly related to this line of work.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level completing the following:

Ability to research and support the team projects; including planning, organizing, and balancing schedules to provide oversight to the maintenance and/or repairs and facilities;
Skill identifying maintenance problems and using investigating issues to develop fiscally responsible solutions to routine safety problems.
Demonstrated experience functioning as or supporting contract officer representatives or providing oversight to projects completed by vendors or contractors.
Knowledge of and experience with using Footprints, and Facility Management (FM) Systems.

At the GS-12 level, the incumbent is at the full performance level of the position, and handles responsibilities independently.

Specialized Experience at the GS-12 grade level: To be considered using specialized experience at the GS-12 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), which is directly related to this line of work.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level completing the following:- Ability to independently research and support the team projects; including planning, organizing, and balancing schedules to provide oversight to the maintenance and/or repairs and facilities.- Ability to independently identify maintenance problems and use investigating issues to develop fiscally responsible solutions to routine safety problems.- Experience independently functioning as or supporting contract officer representatives or providing oversight to projects completed by vendors or contractors.- Mastery knowledge of and experience with using Footprints, and Facility Management (FM) Systems.

Education

To qualify via education at the GS-9 level requires a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LLB. or J.D., if related.

To qualify via education at the GS-11 level requires a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

Additional information

Applicants who are interested in applying under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures must apply to vacancy announcement DE-12069562-23-SC

1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit https://www.sss.gov.

2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements if applicable.

3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once your resume or application is submitted, a review of your qualifications will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.

Competencies:

Manages and Organizes Information
Problem Solving
Project Management
Quality Assurance

Possession of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:

Although the required documents listed in this announcement only indicate that a resume is required, other documents is required in specific circumstances. All required documents must be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

1. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, subpart F. Your latest SF-50 must be submitted for proof of time-in-grade.

2. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 80 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

3. Current and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a Personnel Action (SF-50) indicating grade, competitive service, and career or career-conditional tenure.

4. Current status candidates must submit a copy of their latest Performance Appraisal.

5. If education is a requirement or there is an option to use education for qualification purposes, you must submit your unofficial transcripts with your application package at the time of applying or before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If selected for the position, you will be required to submit official transcripts before your Enter on Duty date.

6. Applicants applying under Schedule A Disability must submit an appropriate letter from a physician.

7. Applicants applying under Peace Corps or VISTA eligibility must submit a letter supporting eligibility.

8. Applicants applying under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998 must submit a DD-214 stating discharge type. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.

9. Applicants applying for consideration under an Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems must submit a recent SF-50 or other personnel action (e.g., Post Office, Non-appropriated fund), reflecting status as a current employee under an approved system.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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 are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
- To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents and any appropriate Accepted Documents.
- To begin, click Apply in the announcement; then, choose to create a new USAJOBS account or Sign-in into your existing account.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before submitting it. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Click the following link to pre-view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12069565.
- After completing the questionnaire and uploading appropriate documents, click the Submit Application to submit your application package.
- It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered in the profile is accurate and all required documents are uploaded and submitted before 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/29/2023 of the announcement to receive consideration.
- Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload the documentation to the system by the closing date of this announcement.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
- Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement, including the Required Documents, Other Information, and How to Apply sections of the announcement.
- Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
Agency contact information

Stephanie Creek-Bevins

Phone

202-920-2400

Email

SCreek-Bevins@usagm.gov

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Next steps

Once the online questionnaire and application package is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:

Although the required documents listed in this announcement only indicate that a resume is required, other documents is required in specific circumstances. All required documents must be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

1. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, subpart F. Your latest SF-50 must be submitted for proof of time-in-grade.

2. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 80 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

3. Current and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a Personnel Action (SF-50) indicating grade, competitive service, and career or career-conditional tenure.

4. Current status candidates must submit a copy of their latest Performance Appraisal.

5. If education is a requirement or there is an option to use education for qualification purposes, you must submit your unofficial transcripts with your application package at the time of applying or before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If selected for the position, you will be required to submit official transcripts before your Enter on Duty date.

6. Applicants applying under Schedule A Disability must submit an appropriate letter from a physician.

7. Applicants applying under Peace Corps or VISTA eligibility must submit a letter supporting eligibility.

8. Applicants applying under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998 must submit a DD-214 stating discharge type. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.

9. Applicants applying for consideration under an Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems must submit a recent SF-50 or other personnel action (e.g., Post Office, Non-appropriated fund), reflecting status as a current employee under an approved system.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

Help

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents and any appropriate Accepted Documents.
To begin, click Apply in the announcement; then, choose to create a new USAJOBS account or Sign-in into your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before submitting it. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Click the following link to pre-view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12069565.
After completing the questionnaire and uploading appropriate documents, click the Submit Application to submit your application package.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered in the profile is accurate and all required documents are uploaded and submitted before 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/29/2023 of the announcement to receive consideration.
Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload the documentation to the system by the closing date of this announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement, including the Required Documents, Other Information, and How to Apply sections of the announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

Stephanie Creek-Bevins

Phone

202-920-2400

Email

SCreek-Bevins@usagm.gov

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire and application package is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

08/15/2023 to 08/29/2023

This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary

$64,957 - $122,459 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 9 - 12
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent -
Work schedule

Full-time -
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

12
Job family (Series)

1601 Equipment Facilities, And Services
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process

Credentialing
Announcement number

ST-12069565-23-SC
Control number

743378200

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/743378200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

General Services Specialist

Office of Technology Services and Innovation Resource and Project

Summary

Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Veterans

Individuals with disabilities

Land & base management

Military spouses

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Special authorities

Clarification from the agency

Videos

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Stephanie Creek-Bevins

Phone

Email

Next steps

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