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Space and Facilities Specialist

U.S. Courts
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2027

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for a Space and Facilities Specialist in Norfolk, VA. This position is organized in the administrative section of Clerk's Office and reports to the Space and Facilities Supervisor.

Priority consideration given to applications received by October 13, 2026.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

  • Monitor, coordinate and react to day-to-day facilities management issues.
  • Identify, recommend and track needed construction, tenant alterations, cyclical maintenance, furnishings, and other space and facilities services. Evaluate and monitor contract performance. Manage, review and accept work performed to address building operations and construction project requirements.
  • Assess, document, prioritize and respond to project issues. Participate in project meetings as a representative advisor to senior Court managers. Ensure construction compliance. Prepare progress reports and provide updates to appropriate judicial officers.
  • Prepare and submit Reimbursable Work Authorizations (RWA) for GSA-managed construction and renovation projects. Verify RWA charges and authorize payment.
  • Procure supplies, equipment, services and furnishings from government and non-government sources through new contracts, competitive bids, or existing government contracts. Plan, coordinate and receive deliveries.
  • Prepare specifications, solicitations, and requests for quotes. Assess requests for goods and services to ensure they are allowable under limitations, restrictions and policies as well as determine availability of funds. Identify and maintain a list of vendors. Negotiate for best price. Review, evaluate, verify and process invoices and prepare payment requests. Review accounting records and reconcile accounts. Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures and the Judiciary Procurement Program Procedures. Adhere to the court's internal controls procedures.
  • Responsible for the custody, control, and record inventory of government-owned property, as appropriate. Ensure the disposition of excess equipment and furnishings.
  • Schedule department, division, staff, and judge moves. Coordinate with IT and the U.S. Marshal Service for system requirements for move projects.
  • Maintain the District's occupant emergency program and the facilities security committee, as needed.
  • Additional duties as assigned.


Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
  • Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to applicants to review upon request.
  • Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation.
  • Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of two years specialized experience working in design, construction or a facilities-related capacity which can include facilities management, project management or space planning. Experience with GSA and familiarity with their procedures and regulations as they relate to space and facilities is desired. Must be capable of obtaining the required certifications for procurement and space and facilities. Moderate lifting, climbing, and moving equipment/furniture are required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Education

High School graduation or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

Additional information

  • Employees of the United States District Court are Excepted Service Appointments. Excepted service appointments are "at will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.
  • The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown; any of these actions may occur without any prior written or other type of notice.
  • To view the full job announcement please visit our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov.

The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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.

Benefits

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How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and support documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If your complete application meets the basic qualifications, it will be forwarded to the hiring official for further consideration and scored on your level of experience and competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.


Required Documents

A cover letter, detailed resume, an Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (AO78), and a list of professional references.

See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

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.


How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, list of professional references, and Application for Employment (AO78) in one (1) PDF formatted document to Jobbox3@vaed.uscourts.gov with subject line: FY26-34N S&F Specialist.

Hard and faxed copies of applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Priority review for applications received by October 13, 2026.


Agency contact information

Human Resources
Phone
757-222-7303
Email
Jobbox3@vaed.uscourts.gov
Address
US District Court and US Probation Office - Eastern District of Virginia
600 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
US

Next steps

Applicants who receive the highest ratings will be contacted for an interview. Other applicants will not be contacted.


Overview

Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Norfolk, VA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$60,620 - $98,541 per year

Actual starting salary dependent upon qualifications.

Pay scale & grade
CL 27
Promotion potential
27
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
  • 1640 Facility Operations Services
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
FY26-34N
Control number
887467000

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $60,620 - $98,541

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