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US Public Buildings Service is Hiring a Building Services Specialist Near Charlotte, NC
Duties
The duty location of this position is in the Public Buildings Service (PBS) Blue Ridge Service Center (R4), Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC or Columbia, SC. The incumbent will be expected to report to the designated GSA facility daily/regular basis.
The duties of the Building Services Specialist include, but are not limited to:
- Develops and implements strategies to optimize building performance and support investment decisions, assimilating varied information relating to overall physical condition of building, operating costs, lifecycle cost analysis and building efficiency in relation to energy and utilities measures, building systems and equipment, physical condition surveys, environmental risk indices, service call history, etc. Incorporates occupancy profile data in strategies developed and applies relevant playbook processes. Maintains and preserves the real property assets and prioritizes resources for investment and repairs/improvements to buildings such as minor and major repair and alteration projects. Identifies building and building systems deficiency status and approves short -term strategies for addressing deficiencies. Actively participates on asset teams providing information, negotiating priorities for asset needs of long term deficiencies such as building condition issues and acts on behalf of the Government as an advocate for the asset in the development of asset business plans.
- Develops and authorizes contract and lease quality assurance support programs on behalf of the customer agency and in line with all applicable requirements with respect to contract support activities. In this capacity, administers and approves various types of contracts and can serve as either the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) on various contracts including but not limited to construction projects, building services (mechanical, custodial), design and construction projects and term contracts. Oversees contract activities and resources to proactively identify, mitigate and manage risk.
- As related to lease enforcement responsibilities, supplies the information necessary to the Contracting Officer to make determinations for rental deductions. When performing quality assurance assignments, assesses the impact of all phases of the contractor's work on customers and their operations, simultaneously ensuring sensitivity to the customer's needs and the technical adequacy of the work being performed. Periodically visits leased and/or Federal sites to determine that work meets the contract requirements and project objectives. Reviews inspection reports submitted by GSA and/or contractor personnel (e.g., professional engineers, lessors, GSA customer service representatives, FAS quality assurance employees, etc.) to assure that completed projects comply with established specifications (as modified during project/construction phases) and safety codes and that the quality of work has been certified as meeting GSA standards. Provide appropriate and necessary follow up with customer agency, contractors, GSA project team members and management.
- Operate as a technical specialist, working in collaboration with and in support to customers, proactively translating customer requirements into technical options and solutions, resulting in technical projects to address evolving customer workplace needs. Analyzes and monitors impact on building systems and equipment to determine facility capability in meeting customer needs. Prepares, reviews and/or considers lifecycle condition analysis and similar assessments and from those findings, integrates and quantifies requirements into a scope of work for the project. Review drawings and specifications, analyzing construction methods and techniques, for Federal office buildings and courthouses incorporating complex design features, unusual building materials and advanced building techniques. Reviews project plans and specifications to determine practicality from a construction standpoint. Advise appropriate employees of proper method and manner of specifying and designing the desired construction. Advise designer of proper construction procedures for complex construction procedures. As needed, observes and investigates construction at all stages for compliance with plans and specifications; interprets plans and specifications; and confers with contractors to resolve differences. Evaluates cost estimates to determine if costs are fair and reasonable and that all proposed work is in accordance with the scope of work requested.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license
This position has job functions that must be executed at an approved GSA federal building or leased space on a daily/regular basis. The official duty station/worksite for this position is a GSA federal building or leased space. If you are selected for this position, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
- Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
- The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, you must provide:
- the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
- number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
The GS-12 salary range starts at $86,962 per year dependant upon location you are selected for.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience performing complex operational planning to direct and control daily operations overseeing and ensuring the execution of quality assurance programs for the assigned territory managing work performed by a staff who performs technical and analytical work applying diverse knowledge of highly complex and varied commercial building/facilities operational and maintenance systems and equipment. This experience must include: Developing, implementing, evaluating, and analyzing energy procedures and guidance related to the efficiency of commercial office buildings.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
- Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
- Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #4P-2024-0008. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
- Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
- Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
- Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
- Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
- Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
Benefits
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.
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Flexible work schedules
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
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.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of Agency and Federal property management statutes, laws, desk guides and policies, the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Federal Management Regulations, and the General Services Acquisition Manual.
- Knowledge of a wide range of building management principles, concepts and practices to operate, maintain and manage real property assets in a manner that provides quality building services at a reasonable cost and satisfies building tenants and customer agencies.
- Knowledge of contract administration, procurement regulations, procedures, and practices together with a technical knowledge of occupancy management and design and construction projects policies and processes; a working knowledge of various concessions activities; and a working knowledge of heating, air conditioning, construction, and general building maintenance.
- Knowledge of the building operating parameters (systems and equipment efficiencies, profitability, etc.), coupled with GSA and customer business requirements, and the ability to integrate those needs to identify and translate those requirements into asset recommendations for assigned buildings that optimize building functionality, usefulness and overall operations.
- A wide range of real property management principles, concepts and practices to designing, constructing, operating, maintaining and managing real property assets in a manner that provides quality building services in accordance with contract parameters. Technical knowledge and competency in the areas of design, operation, maintenance and management of assigned building(s) and buildings systems required to provide quality building and related services through lease administration and contract review to meet customer agency requirements.
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:
- Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100
- Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
- Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.Benefits
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.
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Flexible work schedules
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
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.
Required Documents
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 required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
How to Apply
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
- Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
- Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
- Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this vacancy.
- Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
Agency contact information
Celestine Smith
Phone
404-331-3186
Email
celestine.smith@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United StatesNext steps
After the closing date/deadline:
- ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant eligibility and qualifications are reviewed.
- REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: Eligible/Qualified applicants are referred to management for review and possible interview.
- SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If a selection is made, a Tentative Offer is extended to the selectee and suitability and/or security background investigation is conducted.
- FINAL JOB OFFER: A final job offer is made (typically within 40 days after the closing date/deadline for applications).
- FINAL COMMUNICATION TO APPLICANTS: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Job Summary
Full Time
$96k-113k (estimate)
02/05/2024
04/30/2024
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