Building Management Specialist

Summary As a Building Management Specialist, you will serve as an Assistant Building Manager and provide occupants of both Federal Government buildings and privately leased space with safe, secure, clean, and sustainable facilities in which to conduct agency business. Location of position: Public Buildings Service, Rocky Mountain Service Center Division. We are currently filling one vacancy in each location, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizens and 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 Have a valid driver's license. 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. 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-09 salary range starts at $59,996 per year and varies by location. The GS-11 salary range starts at $72,553 per year and varies by location. The GS-12 salary range starts at $86,962 per year and varies by location. 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 for the GS-09, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience assisting in the management of a commercial office building (or equivalent non-housing high rise building) consisting of building mechanical systems (i.e., HVAC, alarm systems, elevators, etc): This experience typically includes: coordinating building alteration and renovation projects gathering information to assess the level of customer satisfaction, i.e., surveys, interviews with tenant contacts, focus groups gathering data to assist with the development of operating building maintenance budgets inspection of building contractor performance OR  Education may be substituted for specialized experience if you have a Master's (or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D. as specified in qualification standards or individual occupational requirements), or two academic years of progressively higher level graduate education. To be creditable, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Have a combination of qualifying graduate education and specialized experience that when combined together meet the qualification requirements of this position. To qualify for the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience assisting in the management of a multi-level commercial office building (or equivalent non-housing high rise building) consisting of building mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, alarm systems, elevators, etc.). This experience typically includes: monitoring building occupant space utilization, energy and water conservation, sustainability and environmental hazards programs; coordinating building alteration and renovation projects; gathering information to assess the level of customer satisfaction, i.e., surveys, interviews with tenant contacts, focus groups; monitoring real property budgetary and financial data; and, administration of building repair and/or operation and maintenance contracts. OR Education may be substituted for specialized experience if you have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. To be creditable, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Have a combination of qualifying graduate education and specialized experience that when combined together meet the qualification requirements of this position. To qualify for the GS-12, 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 experience assisting in the management of a multi-level commercial office building (or equivalent non-housing high rise building) consisting of complex building mechanical systems (i.e., building automated systems, centralized HVAC, alarm systems, elevators, etc): This experience typically includes: monitoring building occupant space utilization, energy and water conservation, sustainability and environmental hazards programs; directs and coordinates building alteration and renovation projects; maintaining customer satisfaction programs including feedback mechanisms used to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided; and managing or monitoring real property budgetary and financial data. contract administration and oversight (i.e., janitorial, mechanical, elevator contracts) Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:   https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/  Additional information Bargaining Unit Status:  - This position is eligible for the bargaining unit If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.   Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #8P-2025-0008.  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. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Flexible work schedules Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.