ENERGY MANAGEMENT:

• Directs all aspects of utility usage in GSA buildings to meet the goals and requirements of various energy laws enacted by Congress. Monitors consumption and demand; tracks costs and trends; develops and implements building operating plans to maintain FPMR temperature guidelines and limit energy demand and usage. Plans and executes projects such as lighting retrofits, based on life cycle analysis. Initiates programs with tenants to promote energy conservation. Takes action in leased locations where GSA pays utilities to reduce energy consumption through coordination with lessors and tenants. Keeps abreast of current industry information and utility rates and their impact on building management. Ensures that RWAs are requested and received from tenant agencies for utilities provided above standard levels.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:

• Directs all SEM programs within the assigned facilities to ensure that a safe and healthful environment is provided to all GSA employees, tenants, contract workers, and visitors in GSA buildings and leased spaces. Enforces fully all applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws and regulations. Serves as Asbestos Control Manager for the assigned facilities with specific responsibilities as outlined in the Region 7 Asbestos Management Plan. Manages the fire safety program, includes PM of fire alarm systems, system testing, fire drills, and tenant communications. Manages all other SEM programs in the assigned facilities including radon, IAQ, UST, OSH, and FSH programs.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

• Develops requests for funding in real property operations and for repair & alteration projects, with all supporting justifications. Operates within the approved funds, IBAAs and RWAs. Continuously reviews expenditures to ensure that approved funding limitations are not exceeded. Tracks as necessary to stay within approved funding levels at all times. Performs and manages high level work including: BA61, BA54 & BA64 and related programs and works with the Office of Portfolio to coordinate 5-year plans for program areas.

CONTRACTING:

• Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative for administration of service contracts awarded by others; and the administration of leases within the assigned geographic territory. Prepares contract specifications and participates in the evaluation of potential contractors, reviews and evaluates bids. Oversees repairs, improvements, and preventive maintenance work performed by contractors. Facilitates action to ensure that the terms and conditions of the contracts are fully carried out, that adequate inspections and documentation are completed, and that the government receives full value for its payments. Authorizes payments and deductions on service and construction contracts.

• 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.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
• Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.

For each job on your resume, 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.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year and varies by location. 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, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience overseeing building management operations, to include custodial management, recycling and waste management.

If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement # 7P-2024-0076. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.

Bargaining Unit status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit

A $15,000 Recruitment or Relocation incentive will be offered for this position subject to the selectee's eligibility and a 3-year agency Service Level Agreement with the General Services Administration for Laredo, TX only. An incentive may be offered on a case by case basis subject to the selectee's eligibility for Dallas, TX, Fort Worth, TX, El Paso, TX, San Antonio, TX, or McAllen, TX.

Recruitment Incentive Fact Sheet

Relocation Incentive Fact Sheet

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.

• Specialized program knowledge of building management operations to include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roofing and structural matters and the maintenance of those systems; elevators; operations and energy conservation (including water efficiency, renewable resources, sustainability, zero environmental footprint and related energy goals and initiatives); custodial and waste management; recycling; art and historic preservation; space alterations; safety, emergency management, environmental management and concessions.

• Advanced skill in interpersonal relations and in written and oral communications required to explain, evaluate, and negotiate client technical operating requirements; coordinate work efforts and negotiate resolutions to problems; and present information and conduct meetings in a concise and professional manner.

• A wide range of buildings management principles, concepts and practices as well as a thorough understanding of building tenants and client agencies' needs, requirements and customer satisfaction drivers 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.

• Extensive working knowledge of financial principles, concepts and practices, budgetary formulation and execution processes.

• Knowledge and ability required to interpret contract specifications, perform recurring inspections, review contractor performance, and evaluate, document and ensure quality of services required.

• In-depth knowledge of Federal acquisition and property management regulations, required to plan and manage the operation of buildings including lease administration processes; specific knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) related to Simplified Acquisition procedures.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.