Duties

Summary

If you have experience managing a diverse portfolio of space and facilities projects and want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the FTC's Office of the Chief Administrative Services Officer!
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Responsibilities

If you are selected for this position, you will perform the following duties:

• Considers space availability, corporate culture, mission, job requirements, cost, technology, organizational changes, and efficiency when determining how to forecast, allocate, and improve office space, including site selection, lease requirements, and space assignments.
• Reviews and evaluates policies, procedures, programs, systems and standards issued under Executive Orders, the Federal Property management Regulations (FPMR), the General Accountability Office (GAO, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Commission for the acquisition, assignment, maintenance, utilization and disposal of all Agency owned and leased space.
• Conducts in-depth analysis and special studies, evaluations, and briefings on a wide variety of factors relating to the planning, design, development, and implementation of space and facilities matters.
• Serves as Project Manager for the space/facilities management software and is responsible for planning, crafting specifications, acquisition, contractor management, maintenance and functionality of this automated space planning tool.
• Conducts surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of service providers, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative, ensuring adherence to FTC acquisition and contracting policies and procedures.
• Develops short and long-term budget including budget justifications, budget proposals, and progress reports for FTC and GSA projects, long-range requirements for recurring and nonrecurring reimbursable services, and has work authorizations issued for such services.
• Oversees the operations, maintenance, and upgrading of FTC's facilities in DC and eight regional offices.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
15

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
• You must meet time in grade requirement within 30 days of the vacancy closing.
• You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Space and Facilities Program Manager at the GS-15 level, you must meet the following requirements:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: leading lease projects, negotiating space and facilities issues with external parties, and managing a diverse portfolio of space and facilities projects while supervising staff and overseeing contractors.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Additional information

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

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply 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 CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
For more information visit: ICTAP/CTAP

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities:

For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
- Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
- Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
- Other Special Appointment Authorities

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

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.