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| Company | US Public Buildings Service |
| Address | , Chicago, 60604, Il |
| Employment type | FULL_TIME |
| Salary | $82,830 - $119,964 a year |
| Expires | 2023-06-08 |
| Posted at | 1 year ago |
Duties
This position is located in the Region 5, Public Buildings Service, Real Estate Division. This division is responsible for managing the acquisition of leased space – and the renovation of existing leased and federal space – to support customer agency real estate needs.
This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. Positions include routine telework that are geographically specific to: Chicago, IL; Springfield, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Battle Creek, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Detroit, MI; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Minneapolis, MN; Fort Snelling, MN and St. Paul, MN. If you are selected for this position 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 telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
Duties include:
- Operating as a technical specialist in collaboration with and in support to customers proactively translating customer requirements into space planning/layout options and solutions resulting in technical projects to address evolving customer workplace needs.
- Analyzing and monitoring impact on building interior space design and overall building aesthetics to determine facility capability in meeting customer needs.
- Monitoring multiple contractors providing space design and development service.
- Utilizing AutoCAD computer drafting system (or other industry standard design software applications) to generate design documents.
- Overseeing and coordinating furniture procurement activities related to an agency’s initial space alterations or post-occupancy space alterations.
- Researching, preparing, developing and/or approving (if contracted out) technical design and furniture specifications, budgets, and interior space planning as well as the goals and objectives of the project.
- Evaluating space needs and furniture requirements, evaluating options, considering customer financial parameters for the project and integrating needs to craft a design that meets business, mission and financial needs.
- Working with customers and others to ensure space and furniture requested meet needs by integrating interior design knowledge with customer mission and space needs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship or National
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must have registered with the Selective Service
- Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of closing date
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
- 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.
- Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- 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.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
- Number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
- The exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
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-12 salary range starts at $82,830 per year. Your Salary will be dependent upon the the location for which you are selected.
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-11 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is assisting in preparing hardline drawings for required design intent documents, e.g., demolition/renovation plans, furniture plans, etc.; surveying an agency's space, equipment, workflow, communication and organizational requirements; developing an agency's space and related requirements; specifying furniture and related furnishings; reading and interpreting basic architectural drawings; coordinating and designing total interior finish schemes and materials.
Additional information
This position is eligible for the bargaining unit
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #23PBSB617TGMP. 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:
- Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
- Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
Our commitment is:
- Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
- Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
- Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
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 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.
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
- Training and development
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Flexible work schedules
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
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 advanced or innovative space planning and design theories and furniture systems to keep pace with changing technology and provide the government with state-of-the-art systems and designs.
- Technical knowledge and competency in the areas of design, operation, maintenance and management of assigned building(s) and buildings systems required to provide quality building and related services through lease administration and contract review to meet customer agency requirements.
- Knowledge of architectural, mechanical and electrical features of building construction to assess and plan solutions to user needs within practical limitations.
- Knowledge of cost and price analysis to forecast costs and evaluate prices in relation to contracted services or projects.
- An in-depth knowledge of interior design, interior construction, commercial real estate and space planning to program requirements, space plan commercial office space and translate special technical requirements into workplace solutions.
- Knowledge of contract administration, procurement regulations, procedures, and practices together with a technical knowledge of occupancy management and design and construction projects policies and processes; a working knowledge of various concessions activities; and a working knowledge of heating, air conditioning, construction, and general building maintenance.
- In-depth knowledge of AutoCad software and other related operating systems to generate space plans, assignment drawing, design intent drawings and graphic presentations, project management features.
- Knowledge of real property construction (lease procurement, architectural, electrical, mechanical and structural features.
- Knowledge and ability required to interpret contract specifications, and to perform recurring inspections, review contractor performance and to evaluate, document and ensure quality of services provided.
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:
- Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
- Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100
- Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84
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.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
- REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
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 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.
- Flexible work schedules
- Required DocumentsAs 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. If you are claiming veterans’ preference: (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 claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled 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 ICTAP/CTAPeligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. 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.
- SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
- Flexible spending accounts
- 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).
- Transit and child care subsidies
- New employee probationary period
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
- Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- 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 job.
- Long-term care insurance
- Selective Service
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
- Social security number request
- Financial suitability
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
- FINAL COMMUNICATION: 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.
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
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.
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 job.
- 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
Theresa Gibbs
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
Human Resources (CRPD)
230 S. Dearborn Street, Room 3730
Chicago, Illinois 60604
United StatesNext steps
After the closing date/deadline:
- ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
- REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
- SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
- FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
- FINAL COMMUNICATION: 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!- Signature and false statements
- ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Training and development
- Privacy Act
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.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(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 claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled 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 ICTAP/CTAPeligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
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.
This job is open to
- The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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