Facility Planning And Space Management (Leader)

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will lead facility project planning and cradle-to-grave project management in support of DTRA objectives.

Duties

As a FACILITY PLANNING AND SPACE MANAGEMENT (LEADER) at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as project manager and technical advisor for facility planning design acquisition renovation alteration construction maintenance repair and lease administration including review of contractor designs specifications statements of work and cost estimates.
• Leads the planning management and oversight of agency facilities including office warehouse and specialized spaces to ensure effective space utilization and support mission requirements.
• Conducts facility and space studies; analyzes current and projected requirements; develops recommendations and action plans; and coordinates validation of space needs including requirements for facilities supporting chemical biological radiological nuclear and explosive materials.
• Develops and implements policies procedures and technical guidance for building space and facilities management programs ensuring consideration of applicable United States foreign government host nation and treaty-related requirements.
• Manages facility program resources and budgeting by developing facility requirements within the Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution process forecasting funding needs monitoring execution and adjusting program documentation to reflect changing requirements.
• Oversees furniture and workspace design procurement modification and installation and directs building operations maintenance activities support agreements and related service functions to promote safe efficient and effective work environments.
• Leads the work of a team by communicating mission goals and priorities assigning and balancing workload coaching employees on problem solving and work methods monitoring progress and quality supporting training and development and representing team needs and consensus to management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Fort Belvoir VA. This position may be eligible for limited situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and periodic random testing thereafter.
• Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 10% of duty time.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Managing or providing oversight of the design approval or construction of layouts and facilities (particularly those housing CBRNE materials)
• Serving as a project manager or technical expert for facility acquisition renovation or construction projects (including reviewing contractor designs developing cost estimates administering contracts or work orders reviewing real estate leases)
• Conducting studies to determine office or warehouse space requirements and tenant improvements
• Leading a team by identifying distributing or balancing workloads and tasks according to skill level or priorities to ensure timely completion of projects.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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.