Clarification from the agency

See Requirements section of this announcement for information on who may apply.

*Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance* Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.*

**Duties quoted at GS-13 level; If selected at the GS-12, candidate will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-13.**

• Provides oversight and management of facility operations, building maintenance tasks, space management, and contract administration activities for the OSF site location, to include maintenance, custodial and landscaping activities.
• Conducts inspections of the facility systems, and equipment to identify unusual situations that may require non-scheduled maintenance. Analyzes system operations and takes proactive action to address issues before they impact building or client operations.   
• Manages and tracks all system impairment requests for elevators, fire alarms, suppression systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, refrigeration units, perimeter security systems and emergency generator systems.
• Manages and tracks all site incidents, following procedures for timely reporting to OCSO Management. Ensure all follow up actions are completed, and the incident is closed out properly.
• Monitors custodial and maintenance operations for efficiency and cost effectiveness. Implements Quality Assurance activities to ensure that required quality control inspections are being performed. Provides QA/QC tracking in monthly performance metrics. Works closely with service providers to integrate new and/or improved methods in maintenance procedures.
• Ensures timely completion and tracking of code and regulatory inspections. Tracks all inspection findings and corrective action repairs. Ensures comprehensive tracking of monthly, semi-annual, and annual environmental requirements, i.e., generator and boiler emissions, fuel usage, etc.
• Provides oversight of contractors performing maintenance and preventative maintenance of mechanical, electrical and facility systems. Ensures contractor performs all work in accordance with the contract statement of work including required generator testing.
• Creates, revises, and executes new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Method of Procedures (MOPs) for building controls, key equipment, systems, services and scheduled outages. Reviews and ensures adequacy of SOPs and MOPs produced by facility maintenance contractors. Works with the Facility Manager to coordinate all work associated with OSF facility projects, upgrades, emergency repairs, and replacement of equipment.
• Develop plans, schedules and coordinate day-to-day work requests, client service tasks, custodial efforts and small, facility-related projects. 
• Evaluates the cost of preventative maintenance of existing equipment against the cost of replacement of aging equipment. 

Follow all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures. Must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Must ensure the use of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Conditions of employment

• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• You must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet
one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis:

• Serving as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent.
• Managing large facilities programs including electrical and HVAC systems, planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs; 
• Conducting inspections of critical facility systems and recommending areas of opportunity and improvement;
• Leading personnel responsible for repairs and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and facility systems.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis:

• Assisting Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) with duties not limited to interpretating requirements and contractor performance. 
• Coordinating programs for large facilities including electrical and HVAC systems, planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs;
• Conducting inspections of various facility systems and evaluating areas of opportunity and improvement;
• Supporting the management of personnel responsible for repairs and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and facility systems.

How you will be evaluated

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

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. 

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

• Facilities Management – Managing the operation, maintenance and security of a facility; Technical ability to review, plan, develop and execute facility management projects, and ensure they are completed on time and under budget. 
• Supervision/Leadership – Skill in managing people in the performance of facility maintenance and repair.
• Contract Administration – The process of systematically and efficiently managing contract creation, execution and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial and operational performance and minimizing risk.

• Project Management- Knowledge of the principles, methods or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work and contractor performance. 

  Communication- Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.  Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).