Space Management/Facilities Operations Specialist

Summary

Paragon Professional Services, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Space Management-Facilities Operations Specialist at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Wage/Salary Range: 85K-95K

Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains overall responsibility and authority for conducting site operations.
• Implements sound management principles critical to advising Government personnel.
• Interprets technical data, using a variety of methods and approaches to perform required work.
• Applies a broad knowledge of telecommunication systems, facilities, grounds, and maintenance functions to manage work performance requirements.
• Perform light maintenance and minor repairs (i.e. hang white boards, pictures, paint touch up, reset thermostats, test airflow from heat and AC systems)
• Move equipment and office assets in support of mission. Weight limit may exceed 50 pounds
• Assist the Facilities Manager in managing the Facilities Mailbox
• Prepare, submit and track Service Orders (SO) and Individual Job Orders (IJO)
• Post weekly updates on each open work order.
• Escort fire and safety officials on inspections
• Prepare management reports pertaining to facility management
• Escort facility and custodial contractors to secure areas.
• Responsible for the efficient planning, coordination, and management of space and logistics within SEC.
• Responsible for developing, updating, and managing floor plans for administrative and laboratory spaces.
• Ensures floor plans are accurate and reflect current space utilization levels.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand space requirements and makes necessary adjustments.
• Oversees the allocation and utilization of administrative and laboratory space to ensure optimization.
• Develops and implements space management strategies to accommodate organizational needs.
• Uses the Workspace Management Portal (or similar applications) to manage space usage and recommends changes to improve efficiency.
• Supports reorganization and relocation efforts by planning and managing all administrative and laboratory personnel and property moves.
• Coordinates with internal teams and vendors to ensure smooth transitions.
• Develops timelines and manages resources to minimize disruption during moves.
• Communicates directly with leadership and effected employees during reorganization and relocation efforts.
  
  

Qualifications - Experience, Education And Certification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant work experience in space/facility management may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Must be MS Office Suite proficient
• Must be a self-starter
• Must be organized
• Must have or be able to obtain Secret clearance
  
  

Preferred

N/A

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Dot Covered/Safety-sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Office Setting: Primarily works in a professional office environment with frequent use of computers, phones, and other standard office equipment.
• Fast-Paced & Deadline-Driven: Requires ability to manage multiple priorities
• Physical Demands: May involve sitting for extended periods, lifting of office type equipment (up to 50 lbs)
• Schedule: Standard business hours
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A
  
  

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.