This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Supervisory Facility Management Specialist. Incumbent serves as the operational leader responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing a comprehensive facility management program at Archives buildings (A1 and A2) and provides technical expertise across building operations, preventive maintenance, environmental compliance, energy management, and capital planning.
Summary
This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Supervisory Facility Management Specialist. Incumbent serves as the operational leader responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing a comprehensive facility management program at Archives buildings (A1 and A2) and provides technical expertise across building operations, preventive maintenance, environmental compliance, energy management, and capital planning.
All Candidates who are:
Current NARA employees who hold or have previously held a permanent appointment in the competitive service; OR Current NARA employees serving on a special appointing authority, such as Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) or a Disability appointment; OR Current NARA CTAP eligibles.
As a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist (Facility Management Officer), you will:
Be responsible for the supervision of the facilities operation program for the Archives buildings (I and II) and other buildings in the National Capital area; to include: a. planning and supervising the building management program for operation, maintenance, preservation, repair and improvement; b. directing cleaning, sanitation and janitorial programs; c. providing for the use and conservation of utilities; d. recommending contracting for repairs and alterations; e. directing the maintenance of directory boards and signs; and f. directing continuous inspections and surveys of physical plant facilities to ensure that safety and proper building services are provided.
Supervise the space management program including space analysis, planning acquisition, assignment, utilization, and release of space for all NARA activities located in the National Capital area. Work directly with NARA Office Heads in effecting efficient assignment and utilization of office space, special purpose space, and storage space.
Develop the budget and monitors the resources for each program area, enforcing budgetary controls to ensure proper utilization of resources by subordinate supervisory personnel.
Provide for the installation, maintenance and repair of security systems to include duress and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV).
Provide for the installation, maintenance and repair of fire safety systems. Serve as the Response Team Coordinator for the Occupant Emergency Plan; is responsible for ensuring wardens/monitors are properly trained and the buildings (AI & AII) are capable of being evacuated in a safe and effective manner.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required.
The work is primarily sedentary, although there is some walking, bending, and carrying of moderately heavy objects. Considerable time is spent at construction and alteration sites. The work is quite stressful and at times requires intense concentration of working at top speed. Some overnight travel is required. Also, special operations may require overtime or occasional work on an alternate schedule, including weekends.
Key Requirements:
Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
This position also requires a top secret clearance.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience for the GS-14 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-13 grade level, or equivalent, that is typically in or related to the position and which equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:
Experience with Maximo system and able to monitor maintenance and operation functions within the Maximo system; AND
Responsible for the supervision of the facilities operation program for the Archives buildings (A1 and A2) under the Consolidated Facilities Management contract; AND
Broad technical knowledge of the operating capabilities and maintenance requirements of various kinds of facility systems and equipment (HVAC systems, fire alarm and suppression systems, electrical, plumbing, steam, and grounds maintenance systems, specialized equipment used in refrigeration units, cafeterias, and laboratories, emergency power equipment such as diesel generators and back up battery systems, etc.)
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following requirements, if applicable (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F): Time-in-Grade: For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks.
Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
When the National Archives and Records Administration completes their selections, the remaining lists of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional offices, bureaus, or agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional offices or bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.
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.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Eligible and qualified applicants will be evaluated through a structured interview based on the competencies listed below. The interview will be conducted by subject matter expert(s) of the position as a formal assessment.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Program Management Project Management
Financial Management
Influencing/Negotiating
Human Capital Management
Technical Competence
To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate highly qualified experience in these designated competencies during the structured interview.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
To be found well-qualified at the GS-14 grade level, and in addition to meeting specialized experience, the applicant must have documented the following experience: Having a solid and comprehensive understanding of the position. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.
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.
1. All applicants must submit a resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. All applicants are required to submit aresume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Please limit your resumeto 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, your resume will still be accepted, however only the first 2 pages of the document titled "resume" will be reviewed and considered for qualifications determination. If multiple résumés are submitted, only the resume with the most recent submission date and time stamp will be reviewed. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view resume tips.
2. Vacancy Question Responses - All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.
3. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL/REVIEW/EVALUATION, ETC:All (Federal and Non-Federal) applicants are required to submit their most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months from the closing date of the vacancy announcement), which identifies your official rating of record (must be at least "Fully Successful") AND is signed by the supervisor, OR a statement explaining why the performance appraisal/review/evaluation is unavailable OR incomplete. If you fail to provide a copy of the performance appraisal/review/evaluation, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration. N/A is not considered an acceptable response.
4. SF-50 for CURRENT EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:
Submit a copy of your most recent NON-AWARD SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) title, series, grade, and competitive service status. (To verify your competitive service status, on the SF50, Box 34 "Position Occupied" should show a "1" and Box 24 "Tenure" should show a "1" or "2".)
Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) or Schedule A Disability, submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that appointment. (To verify your status, on the SF50, Box 34 "Position Occupied" should show a "2" and Box 24 "Tenure" should show a "1" or" 2".
Additional Required Documents if Applying Through the Hiring Authorities Listed Below:
5. If you are currently serving on a special hiring authority (e.g. VRA, Schedule A Disability, etc.), please see Explore Hiring paths. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the specific hiring path documents you may need section.
6.CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
Failure to submit any of the applicable above-mentioned documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
The National Archives and Records Administration has partnered with the Department of Treasury to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Treasury's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
The National Archives and Records Administration provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
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 update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit Application Status instructions. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740
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Next steps
Once the online application is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. All applicants must submit a resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. All applicants are required to submit aresume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Please limit your resumeto 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, your resume will still be accepted, however only the first 2 pages of the document titled "resume" will be reviewed and considered for qualifications determination. If multiple résumés are submitted, only the resume with the most recent submission date and time stamp will be reviewed. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view resume tips.
2. Vacancy Question Responses - All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.
3. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL/REVIEW/EVALUATION, ETC:All (Federal and Non-Federal) applicants are required to submit their most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months from the closing date of the vacancy announcement), which identifies your official rating of record (must be at least "Fully Successful") AND is signed by the supervisor, OR a statement explaining why the performance appraisal/review/evaluation is unavailable OR incomplete. If you fail to provide a copy of the performance appraisal/review/evaluation, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration. N/A is not considered an acceptable response.
4. SF-50 for CURRENT EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:
Submit a copy of your most recent NON-AWARD SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) title, series, grade, and competitive service status. (To verify your competitive service status, on the SF50, Box 34 "Position Occupied" should show a "1" and Box 24 "Tenure" should show a "1" or "2".)
Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) or Schedule A Disability, submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that appointment. (To verify your status, on the SF50, Box 34 "Position Occupied" should show a "2" and Box 24 "Tenure" should show a "1" or" 2".
Additional Required Documents if Applying Through the Hiring Authorities Listed Below:
5. If you are currently serving on a special hiring authority (e.g. VRA, Schedule A Disability, etc.), please see Explore Hiring paths. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the specific hiring path documents you may need section.
6.CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
Failure to submit any of the applicable above-mentioned documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
The National Archives and Records Administration has partnered with the Department of Treasury to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Treasury's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
The National Archives and Records Administration provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
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 update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit Application Status instructions. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740
US
Next steps
Once the online application is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
