Building Management Specialist

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience includes: Experience using the concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and precedents associated with one or more major building management systems and equipment (e.g., operations and maintenance, alterations/construction projects) in order to provide authoritative technical and consultative services on complex and interrelated problems, issues, and contracts. Experience with the IRS mission and organizational structure, along with the functional cultures of the business units sufficient to accurately assess customer needs/requirements and to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided. Experience using various automated systems and software programs such as: Employee Resource Center, Computerized Maintenance Management System/Information System, Energy Management System, Uninterruptible Power Systems, Lighting control system, lawn irrigation systems, Automated Financial System, Requisition Tracking System, Travel System, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc., in order to manage and carry out various program assignments. Experience with various external/internal regulations, policies, and standards such as: NEC (National Electrical Code), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers), DOE/FEMP(Department of Energy/Federal Energy Management Program), Executive Orders on management of energy, water and recycling, state and local pesticide/herbicide regulations, FDA and local health department regulations for proper food sanitation procedures, hazardous waste disposal guidelines, state requirements for testing and certification of pressure vessels, elevators and escalators, CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), air quality, FMR (Federal Management Regulations), and procurement regulations sufficient to ensure actions, advice and guidance complies with established rules and laws. Experience with infrastructure systems such as various mechanical (air handling units, HVAC, boilers), electrical, plumbing, lighting, life safety and architectural systems, as well as building trades in order to monitor schedules, identify problem areas, and accept/reject necessary repairs and upgrades to maintain a federal building. Knowledge of Service Contract and Davis Bacon Acts as they relate to construction contracting. Experience with oral and written techniques in order to prepare reports/documents/technical contract specifications, conduct/facilitate formal or informal meetings, identify, and resolve problems, and to formulate/articulate policies and viewpoints to management, executives, employees, union officials, Contracting Officers, contractors and other persons both within and outside the organization. Experience using analytical and evaluative and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, sufficient to identify, evaluate, and develop new/modified work methods and approaches to resolve complex interrelated support services problems and issues. Experience using project management techniques sufficient to plan, control, execute, monitor, and evaluate work assignments or special projects. Experience with contract administration sufficient to interpret and monitor established formal contracts, identify problem areas/trends, recommend modifications and/or adjustments to increase efficiency and effectiveness, and to ensure contract terms and conditions are met. Experience using a wide range of automation systems and databases sufficient to research and obtain up-to-date information, initiate, and track multiple work assignments/projects, monitor various budget/financial systems and programs, and to generate/issue reports, memoranda, and a variety of other documents. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM’s Qualifications Standards.
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