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Building Management Specialist

Department of the Interior
Office of the Secretary of the Interior

Summary

This position is in the Office of Facilities and Administrative Services. The incumbent analyzes data to determine needs and reports on metrics; maintains Contracting Officers Representative (COR) status; performs surveys of data; supports operations, and manages projects. This position is designated as a Mission Critical Emergency Employee, subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations of the Main Interior Building (MIB) or Office of the Secretary (OS) responsibilities.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/24/2026 to 04/02/2026
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$102,415 to - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
OFAS-26-DE-12918868MR
Control number
862562500

Duties

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Conducts facility/building surveys and studies to evaluate the environmental condition of office space and the mechanical condition of utility and equipment systems.

Prepares analyses including recommendations for improvement or change and associated cost factors. Identifies areas requiring attention and arranges to have the work completed.

Develops preventative-maintenance plans that include cost justifications, analysis of equipment deterioration and malfunctions, safety factors and risks, energy conservation requirements, etc.

Implements the preventive-maintenance program to achieve the most efficient and economical standard of maintenance, employee safety and comfort, peak equipment operation, and building condition and appearance.

Reviews technically complex requests for repairs and alterations to assure compliance with building utility and delivery systems, safety, energy requirements, code, etc.

Assesses quality of workmanship, adherence to safety regulations and requirements, and the satisfactory completion of work.

Responds to facilities emergencies for the protection of occupants and property, and to maintain total operation and continued services for tenants in the Interior Complex.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
Direct Deposit of pay is required.
Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.

Qualifications

At the GS-12 level, you must meet the following qualification:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: experience conducting facility surveys for a large complex, developing preventive maintenance plans, making recommendations for improvement based on studies, and experience reviewing requests for repair to assure compliance to building requirements.

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Note: PDF Portfolio documents will not be processed or accepted as they appear as a one-page document.

Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Stipulations of Employment:

Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

Your performance and conduct;
The needs and interests of the agency;
Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #OFAS-26-MP-12918867MR using Merit Promotion procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet the program requirements and can apply to that announcement.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

For Category Rating: Once the application and assessment process are complete, qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The categories for this announcement are defined as: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified. Your resume and supporting documentation will then be used to determine if you are qualified for this job. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the Assessment Questionnaire and any additional assessment required for this position. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

You will be evaluated for this job based on:

  • The experience listed in your resume and how well you meet the experience listed in the qualification section of announcement and the competencies listed. experience, and past
  • Technical Assessment Questionnaire - Questionnaire that measures applicants' technical expertise
    • Questionnaire designed to measure components of knowledge that the applicant will be required to display on the job and are administered as part of the application process.
You will be assessed on the following technical and soft skill competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Problem Solving, Technical Competency - Business and Industry, Technical Competency - Facilities Management, Technical Competency - Financial Management, and Written Communication

Note: Duplicative competencies indicate that the competency is being assessed in both the Assessment Questionnaire and additional assessment.

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligible within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

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