Duties

The Space and Facilities Supervisor leads the Facilities and Security Office (FSO) within the Administrative Services Office (ASO) and reports directly to the Chief Deputy for Administrative Services. The Facilities and Security Office manages all space, facilities, and security related matters for the court; as well as, the planning and facilitation of the court's judicial conference, out of town sittings, events, and meetings. The department processes the procurement of cyclical maintenance, tenant alterations and overtime utilities. Additionally, FSO manages the court's emergency preparedness protocols and supports the Circuit Executive's Office with continuity of operations planning for the court.

The incumbent will supervise three direct reports and will be directly responsible for leading the court's renovation, remodeling, and tenant alternation project portfolio to include project management, design, development, oversight, coordination, and problem solving all aspects of these major court impact projects.

For a full list of duties and job information, please visit: https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/current-job-openings/124276 .

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For in-person interviews, candidates must travel at their own expense. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.

The position will report to downtown Washington, DC; however, telework may be available on an ad hoc basis and/or according to agency policy. Employees of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit are excepted service appointments. Federal government civil service classifications or regulations do not apply. All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination. This position is subject to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C.§ 1324b(a)(3)(B). Under 8 U.S.C.§1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Successful applicants must have a minimum of four (4) years of specialized experience, which is defined as progressively technical experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. At least one (1) of the four (4) years of experience must have been specialized experience in supervisory or managerial professional work that provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management and leadership.

Applicants must demonstrate well-developed organizational and time-management skills, along with a proven ability to prioritize multiple demands and meet established deadlines and commitments. The selected candidate must be an innovative and creative problem solver who can effectively work with staff to define and develop solutions to business problems. Incumbents must also have demonstrated leadership skills as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• CL-29 ($89,598 - $145,641): At least one of the four years of required experience must have been at or equivalent to the CL-28 (GS 12) level.
• CL-30 ($105,881 - $172,099): At least one of the four years required experience must have been at or equivalent to the CL-29 (GS 13) level.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, interior design, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Prior experience in space and facilities management at the federal, state, or local government level.
• Prior experience in interacting with high-ranking government officials on a regular basis.
• Prior experience working with GSA and/or working with a federal law enforcement partner agency.
• Knowledge of the U.S. Courts Design Guide.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, or similar design drafting software.
• Knowledge of and experience with SharePoint Online and Microsoft Office 365.

Education

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Additional information

Benefits

A generous benefits package is available to full-time permanent court employees including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 11 paid federal holidays per year.
• Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans (health, dental and vision); Federal Employees Group Life Insurance; Flexible Benefits Program; Long-Term Care Insurance; Health Care Reimbursement (HCRA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement (HCRA).
• Public transportation subsidy, on-site fitness center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the term of the ( PSLF ) program.
• For more benefit information visit the Judiciary's Benefits Page .

Additional Information

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Reimbursement for relocation is not available.

The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.