This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Services Office (OCASO). The incumbent operates and manages facilities programs and building operations for the historic Headquarters building (Apex) and is responsible for supervising and directing staff, including maintenance, grounds, and custodial workers, to include Building Managers and Engineers, Occupational Health and Safety personnel, and contracted staff to support the services provided by the program.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Services Office (OCASO). The incumbent operates and manages facilities programs and building operations for the historic Headquarters building (Apex) and is responsible for supervising and directing staff, including maintenance, grounds, and custodial workers, to include Building Managers and Engineers, Occupational Health and Safety personnel, and contracted staff to support the services provided by the program.
Current Federal employees; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; well qualified displaced and surplus Federal employees in the local commuting area; individuals eligible for special hiring authorities and veterans who are eligible for special hiring authorities.
If you are selected for this position, you will perform the following duties:
Manages a team of federal building managers and the Occupational Health and Safety Manager, and oversees contracted personnel (custodial services, maintenance engineers, grounds, elevator services).
Ensures all facility related services tickets along with preventive maintenance tasks are scheduled and addressed promptly and accurately.
Analyzes and tracks day-to-day operations of Facilities Operations and provides administrative support to effect smooth and efficient fulfillment of organizational needs.
Performs the full range of supervisory duties for Facilities Operations staff, including but not limited to: establishing performance plans for employees; training, developing, and motivating employees; providing regular performance feedback to employees and appraising employees on an annual basis; ensuring that official position descriptions are accurate and current; initiating recruitment requests, interviews candidates and making hiring decisions; maintaining discipline, resolving conflicts, and taking corrective actions when necessary according to policy and procedures; initiating promotions, reassignments, performance awards, within-grade increases, disciplinary and performance-based actions; identifying ways to improve productivity, promote team building, and improve best practices while complying with equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.
Manages the FTC's facilities operations program for FTC Headquarters facility, which is a historical building located in Washington DC, which includes evaluating the integrity of the building's structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, along with continuous operational effectiveness.
Manages GSA capitalized projects to ensure prioritization and approval for implementation, along with in-house construction projects and follows GSA standards for fire and life safety, OSHA, and architectural requirements while managing and tracking project costs, inspecting work for acceptance, and attending project meetings in order to update senior FTC leadership.
Oversees and/or conducts site surveys for workspaces selected for interior renovations. Provides data results to Project Managers that includes costs, time and material estimates, resource designations, and implementation timelines.
Prepares budget estimates and justification information, while monitoring cost trends and identifies changes in policies and practices that will affect the budget plans.
Benchmarks facility management programs, practices, and plans from other Federal agencies as well as the public and private sectors for best practice applications. Makes presentations to senior management on the cost benefits that can be derived through these actions.
Oversees the purchase of new equipment or procures support services for building operations.
Develops a Facilities Management Program Plan to align physical infrastructure with agency objectives, covering the entire life cycle of assets from construction to maintenance and disposal.
Reviews and analyzes facility support software system data and occupant input to identify issues, trends or emerging problems and develops effective and timely strategies, recommendations, initiatives and proposals to address such matters.
Compiles and prepares annual reports required by the GSA and other Federal entities relative to the operation and maintenance delegation agreements, such as the annual GSA Facilities Operations Report.
Works directly with the Occupational Health and Safety Manager to ensure HQ facility meets health and safety codes, and inspects and maintains fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting for code compliance.
U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
This position is subject to a background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
You must meet time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this vacancy.
You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
Qualifications
To qualify for the GS-14 level:
Applicants must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which has provided them with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Specialized experience includes the ability to lead and manage facilities programs, which includes operations and maintenance of a building or facility, demonstrated experience conducting 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 supervising operations for conformance with project plans and skill in applying Ventilation, Energy and Building Codes as they pertain to the installation, testing, maintenance and repair of HVAC components and systems. (This specific experience must be supported by your resume to be creditable for this GS-14 grade level)
Examples: Techniques relative to planning and organizing policies procedures and practices, directing space planning and alteration projects, leasing, budget management and operations facilities management programs that involved developing and evaluating plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates and calculations for facility layouts.
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
There is no education substitute at this level.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply 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 Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 87 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
For more information visit: ICTAP/CTAP
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Performance Appraisals: In the evaluation process, due weight will be given to job related experience, education, training, incentive awards and performance appraisals. Applicants must have a performance rating of at least the equivalent of fully successful to be eligible for promotion or placement. Applicants may provide a copy of a performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months. If the applicant is unable to provide a performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months, the applicant may provide a written explanation as to why.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must submit SF-50(s) that verify your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/service/SF-50/
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
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 it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must submit SF-50(s) that verify your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/service/SF-50/
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
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 it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
