Building Manager - Public Buildings Service

Location: General Services Administration (GSA) - Public Building Services (PBS) - Office of Facilities Management (PM). We are currently filling ninety-one vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Responsibilities

GS-11 duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assists Building Manager with building operations, maintenance, repair, alteration, historic preservation, recycling, concessions, safety, environmental and security in GSA-owned and leased buildings assigned.
• Assists in evaluating building structures, permanent interiors, furniture, equipment, and the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of building structures and permanent interiors elements.
• Participates and assists in planning and developing operating budgets and all related Federal Buildings Fund procedures and activities for assigned facilities.
• As a customer service representative, develops and promotes positive working relationships with customer agencies and client personnel, and maintains continuous liaison with building tenants and top management officials of customer agencies and tenants at facilities managed.
• As a Contracting Officer’s Representative, works in coordination with the Building Manager and Leased Contracting Officer (LCO) to perform pre-occupancy and transition tasks including:
  • Reviewing space requests;
  • Participating in market surveys and design kickoff/acceptance meetings;
  • Preparing lessor transition and customer welcome packages;
  • Providing past performance information to the LCO for succeeding leases;
  • Performing space condition inspections, key collection for vacated space, and coordinating overtime utility services and payments.

GS-12 duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manages building operations, maintenance, repair, alteration, historic preservation, recycling, concessions, safety, environmental and security in GSA-owned and leased buildings assigned.
• Evaluates building structures, permanent interiors, furniture, equipment, and the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of building structures and permanent interiors elements.
• Participates and/or assists in planning and developing operating budgets and all related Federal Buildings Fund procedures and activities for assigned facilities.
• As GSA’s customer service representative for assigned buildings, develops and promotes positive working relationships with customer agencies and client personnel, and maintains continuous liaison with building tenants and top management officials of customer agencies and tenants at facilities managed.
• Manages the contracting and leasing administration process as needed on behalf of tenant agencies and GSA. In this capacity, oversees force account operations (where applicable) and administers various types of contracts, leases, and serves as the contracting officer’s representative (COR).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizens and Nationals (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.
• 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 Non-Career 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.
  • Have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. Include the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week, and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement;
• Education, certifications, or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications, or licensures, include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. Volunteer service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps) is encouraged and should be included on your resume.

GS-11: The salary range starts at $74,678 per year. 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.

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes:
  • Assisting in the management of a multi-level commercial office building (or equivalent non-housing high-rise building) consisting of building mechanical systems (i.e., HVAC, alarm systems, elevators, etc.);
  • Monitoring occupant space utilization, energy and water conservation, sustainability, and environmental hazards programs;
  • Coordinating repair and/or alteration projects;
  • Maintaining customer satisfaction programs that include feedback mechanisms used to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided;
  • Monitoring real property budgetary and financial data;
  • Administration of repair and/or operation and maintenance contracts.
• OR substitution of education for specialized experience: Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, OR a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral/LL.M. degree that is directly related to the position.
• OR combination of education and specialized experience: A combination of graduate-level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position. For GS-11 consideration and substitution of education, applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

GS-12: The salary range starts at $89,508 per year. 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.

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes:
  • Managing a multi-level commercial office building (or equivalent non-housing high-rise building) consisting of complex building mechanical systems (i.e., building automated systems, centralized HVAC, alarm systems, elevators, etc.);
  • Monitoring occupant space utilization, energy and water conservation, sustainability, and environmental hazards programs;
  • Directing and coordinating minor alteration and renovation projects;
  • Maintaining customer satisfaction programs including feedback mechanisms used to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided;
  • Managing or monitoring real property budgetary and financial data;
  • Contract administration and oversight (i.e., janitorial, mechanical, elevator contracts).

Additional Information

• Candidates will not be hired based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
• Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile.
• If selected, the agency will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.
• If selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without re-applying or competing 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;
  • Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee;
  • 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.
• 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

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 designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

• 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);
• 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.