Duties

• Provides supervision and management sufficient to ensure public and employee safety and preservation, maintenance, and improvement of the Kennedy Center structure and property.
• Supervises the planning, preparation, and operation of maintenance programs, which range widely.
• Oversees the administration and management of the MEP Branch space management program regarding realty and budgetary actions. Develops real estate policies and directives for establishment of procedures, controls and management of MEP.
• Develops long-term relocation plans based on space utilization and forced moves.
• Ensures the establishment and maintenance of record files for MEP to include factors as leasing data, costs, lease terms, utilities and services provisions, conditions of space assignment, authorized sizes, maps, etc.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Kennedy Center MEP Division, ensuring that management of building, utility, equipment, and facility maintenance programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Plans, coordinates and provides performance of supervisory functions, such as: plans work to be accomplished by divisions, sets and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
• Utilities the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) Program to formulate a comprehensive annual planning program for Maintenance Shop activities. Maintains production reports and records in the facility management software system.
• The incumbent uses the CMMS to manage inventory and perform condition assessments within areas of responsibility, does so as needed but no less than yearly and incorporates findings into work plans.
• Administers and serves as Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for the MEP programs. Monitors progress and workmanship of the contractors, makes final inspection of the completed work, and reports all findings to Contracting Officer.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).

Qualifications

At the GS-13 level, you must meet the following minimum qualification:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience directing, coordinating, and overseeing the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and replacement of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure; experience in architecture, construction, engineering, and facilities management in order to plan, coordinate and design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of facilities; and experience writing and developing policies related to facilities management.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

A written test is not required.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Appointment Authorities: For more information on 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
OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities

Telework Suitability:

The duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Stipulations of Employment:

Selection may require completion of a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.

Work Schedule:

This position requires a fixed work schedule; flexible work schedules will not be authorized.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Miscellaneous:

KC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify .

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information

This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #KC-22-DE-11353020TG using Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet DE requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.