Vertical Transportation Specialist - Des Moines, United States - General Services Administration

Description

Vertical Transportation Specialist*General Services Administration
As a Vertical Transportation Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert for planning, executing, evaluating and improving the vertical transportation program of theregion
Location of position:

Public Buildings Service, Facilities Management Division, in Kansas City, MO.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.Location
+ Duties
Provides guidance, direction and oversight to all regional property and project managers regarding Vertical Transportation (VT) program issues.

Acts as the Authority HavingJurisdiction for the regional elevator program.

Establishes new regional operating processes and procedures for the VT program in accordance with national program requirements to enhance the overall effective operation and maintenance of VT equipment.

Establishes regional fire and safety standards for vertical transportation in the region in concurrence with Safety staff.

Prepares, reviews and approves scopes of work, drawings, specifications and other work involved in VT projects and/or for VT equipment.

Prepares cost estimates, assists in securing bids and selecting contractors on VT related procurements. Ensures that contractors perform appropriate work at job sitesas required. Ensures the region has an accurate and complete VT inspection program that complies with all applicable regulations and statutes. Ensures VT inspections are completed and documented as required by regulation, statute and PBS policy. Review, approve and accept inspection reports provided by the inspection contractor for vertical transportation inventory located within the region. Provide onsite review of inspections for accuracy as needed throughout the regions inventory.

Directs and manages modernization and new construction projects as the agencies primary POC/technical adviser and Authority Having Jurisdiction for the regions Vertical Transportation Program.

Administers VT program service contracts in accordance with national program policies and standards. Functions as program manager and provides planning, budgeting, and oversight of all facets of the contracts.

Reviews and approves technical reports and/or papers on sensitive and complex matters that influence broader policies and programs impacting the region.

Accountable for the technical accuracy and implementation of installation, maintenance and safety policies as they pertain to the VT program.

Holds elevator inspectors credential as a certified QEI-Qualified Elevator Inspector and serves as the Authority Having Jurisdiction for the region.Requirements
Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)* Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date

• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
• Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture.

  If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area.

  Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days.

  At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agencys telework policy.
• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a
  political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• 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 Securitys e
• Verify system for this.

Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Obtain a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification within one year.

QualificationsFor 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 .The GS-13 salary range starts at $95,567 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.

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 experience is providing daily management, defining the program governance, monitoring the program, managing the budget, managing risks and taking corrective action, managing communication, maintaining compliance with national and agency regulations and standards across various business levels as they affect the safety of passengers and operational capabilities of vertical transportation.
Additional informationWe are also accepting applications from all U.S.

Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # 22PBSA203LRDE. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.


Bargaining Unit status:
AFGERelocation-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 governmentRelocation incentive if you are a current federal employeeCredit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal governmentAdditional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.

• 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 including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 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.

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

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

• Mastery knowledge of a variety of inspection techniques and instruments required to oversee the examination of vertical transportation systems.
• Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in the vertical transportation/electrical specialty area.
• Mastery of all applicable codes, rules and regulations relative to the safe and efficient operation of vertical transportation systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally, and in writing.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical circuits, control mechanisms and motors to advise on operational problems, and to advise/instruct contract personnel.
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