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Summary As Building Manager, you will provide occupants of both Federal Government buildings and privately leased space with safe, secure, clean, and sustainable facilities. 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 multiple vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Customer Satisfaction 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. Works closely with other GSA personnel, customer agency personnel and contractors in the planning, design, renovation, construction, alteration, operation, maintenance and repair of assigned buildings. Works with tenant agencies, building occupants, contractors, appropriate GSA program experts and other stakeholders to coordinate sustainability-related programs as applicable. Contract Administration 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). Develops and implements a cost effective quality assurance plan; monitors contractor's quality control and performance; plans and oversees the work of on-site contractor personnel; informs the contracting officer of any technical or contractual difficulties encountered; informs the contractor of failures to comply with technical requirements of the contract. Evaluates any proposed contract changes and makes recommendations to the Contracting Officer regarding changes in scope of performance standards to improve service delivery and meet customers’ needs, or changes in the site conditions; performs final inspection of completed work against contract requirements and approves or rejects the final product in whole or in part. Lease Administration Collaborates with the lessor’s facility staff to ensure that service levels are delivered as required in the lease. Provides contract administration and lease management services to ensure that lessors comply with the scope, terms and conditions of the lease. Meets with lessors, property managers and contractors to discuss and potentially resolve complaints or disputes concerning issues such as quality of services delivered, adequacy of maintenance and operation of mechanical systems, custodial services or grounds maintenance. Building/Facility Management Exercises full responsibility and authority for the day to day operations of a designated building or groups of buildings within the GSA inventory. Manages building operations, maintenance, repair, alteration, historic preservation, recycling, concessions, safety, environmental and security in GSA-owned and leased buildings assigned. Promotes and monitors efficient occupant space utilization, energy and water conservation, sustainability and environmental hazards programs, and fire and security protection. Manages grounds and exteriors including parking structures and lots, site utilities, landscaping and grounds, snow removal, and exterior building maintenance; assesses the effect of climate and extreme environmental conditions and evaluates the performance of grounds and exterior elements; assesses the need for alterations in grounds and exterior elements; and manage the maintenance and custodial needs of grounds and exterior elements. Monitors information and trends related to facility management technologies and assesses their applicability in assigned buildings; plans for and oversees the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, upgrade, and disposition of components supporting facility management technologies. Project Management Directs and coordinates the operation of all construction, alteration and repair projects to minimize or ideally avoid adverse impact to customer agencies. Ensures that customer agencies are aware of the schedule and timing of building related activities that may impact their operation. Financial Management Participates and engages in planning and developing operating budgets and all related Federal Buildings Fund procedures and activities for assigned facilities. Activities include preparation of the annual budget estimates for maintenance, mechanical workloads, utility rate increases; development of overtime and additional services estimates; related equipment, pest control and waste systems; and the cost of minor repairs, and security support. Uses Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Total Cost of Ownership concepts and is fully engaged in development of budgets for building services, repair and alteration, and capital design and construction. 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 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 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 Participate in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), which includes attending meetings and planning activities; and carrying out mission-critical work at a designated location other than your primary work site (which may be outside of your commuting area). 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-12 salary range starts at $87,602 per year and varies by location. Salary by location can be viewed (2024 General Schedule Pay Table). 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 defined as evaluating policies and implementing programs related to the operation and maintenance of medium size (e.g. 500K sq ft), multi-level, commercial buildings (or equivalent non-housing high rise building) and leased space; analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of building operations, automated systems, and mechanical equipment; establishing and maintaining customer satisfaction programs that include feedback mechanisms used to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided; and managing or monitoring real property budgetary and financial data. Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: This position is eligible for the bargaining unit 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 Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. 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 #6P-2024-0049. 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.