Building Services Specialist - Kansas City, United States - General Services Admin

Description

Summary

As a Building Service Specialist, you will manage and evaluate building operations to achieve customer permissions while directing the implementation of the best options/solutions.

The Services Center Division is dedicated to the operations, maintenance and technical support of the region's facilities providing work environments, allowing tenants to focus on their core missions and business.

We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05/02/2024 to 05/23/2024

• Salary

$73,690 - $114,818 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS

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Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

• Kansas City, MO 2 vacancies
• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel - Some travel is required for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -* Work schedule

Full-time -* Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

12

• Job family (Series)

1601 Equipment Facilities, And Services

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

6P

• Control number

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This job is open to

• The public

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

Help This job is also open in another announcement to:

• Individuals with disabilities
• Federal employees - Competitive service
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• Land & base management
• Military spouses
• Family of overseas employees
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities
• Veterans

Help This job is also open in another announcement to:

• Individuals with disabilities
• Federal employees - Competitive service
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• Land & base management
• Military spouses
• Family of overseas employees
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities
• Veterans

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Duties

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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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

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 1 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.

Qualifications

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.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.

The GS-11 salary range starts at $73,690 per year.

and the GS-12 salary range starts at $88,324 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 (2024 General Schedule Pay Table).

GS-11

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is providing technical assistance in the maintenance of building operating systems, coordination of construction projects, and administration of contracts for moderately complex building projects.

OR

Education may be substituted for specialized experience: Have a master's (or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D. as specified in qualification standards or individual occupational requirements).

OR

2 academic years of progressively higher level graduate education; and/or at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service.

OR

Have a combination of graduate education and specialized experience that when combined together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

GS-12

To qualify, 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 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

Note:
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education


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Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status:
This position is eligible for the bargaining unit

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

Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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.

If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #6P You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

• 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.

Our commitment is:

• 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.

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• Benefits

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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.

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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 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.
• Specialized program knowledge of building management operations, to include mechanical, preventive and building maintenance; elevators; operations and energy conservation; custodial management; recycling; art and historic preservation; space alterations; safety, security and environmental management and concessions.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques and statistical methods required to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of property management programs and building profitability initiatives.
• A wide range of real property management principles, concepts and practices to designing, constructing, operating, maintaining and managing real property.

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
• Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
• Qualified = Candidates scoring between

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.

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• Benefits

Help

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.

Note:

If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable.

The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency.

If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.

If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:

(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 a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a 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 a current Federal employee or

Reinstatement Eligible:
Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are eligible under an

Interchange Agreement:
Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.

If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:

(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.

(b) Copy of your agency's annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).

If you have a disability:
Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS's People With Disabilities page.

If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS for more information.

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.

If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.

College transcripts:
If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s)


Transcripts MUST show:
name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.

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

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

Thomas Jett

Phone

Email

Address

GSA, Public Buildings Service

General Services Administration (GSA)

Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)

1800 F Street NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20405

United States

Learn more about this agency

Next 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

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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.

Note:

If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable.

The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency.

If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.

If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:

(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 a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a 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 a current Federal employee or

Reinstatement Eligible:
Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are eligible under an

Interchange Agreement:
Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.

If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:

(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.

(b) Copy of your agency's annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).

If you have a disability:
Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS's People With Disabilities page.

If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS for more information.

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.

If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.

College transcripts:
If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s)


Transcripts MUST show:
name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.

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.

Help

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.

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Agency contact information

Thomas Jett

Phone

Email

Address

GSA, Public Buildings Service

General Services Administration (GSA)

Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)

1800 F Street NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20405

United States

Learn more about this agency

Next 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

Read more

Fair & 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

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05/02/2024 to 05/23/2024

• Salary

$73,690 - $114,818 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS

• Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

• Kansas City, MO 2 vacancies
• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel - Some travel is required for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -* Work schedule

Full-time -* Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

12

• Job family (Series)

1601 Equipment Facilities, And Services

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

6P

• Control number

This job originated on For the full announcement and to apply, visit Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered.