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Summary Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. This position is also being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion (MP) procedures vacancy number: M24-CH-12444027-ASD. Applicants who wish to also be considered under MP must apply to both vacancies separately. About this agency Responsibilities Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position. This position is located in the Office of Administrative Services/Resource Management of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and is assigned to the Capital Management and Facilities Division. This position reports to the Director of Facility Operations. The incumbent serves as a Facilities Operations Specialist, supporting Capital Planning and Facilities Services Director and assist with scheduling and coordinating all activities associated with facility services, space planning and logistics functions. At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to: Follows established policies, programs, and procedures. Coordinates and conducts on-site inspections to ensure that the customer's requirements are satisfied and all standards and/or building standards are met. Schedules and coordinate all activities associated with facility services, space planning and logistics functions for the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Follows established policies, programs, and procedures. Coordinates and conducts on-site inspections to ensure that the customer's requirements are satisfied and all standards and/or building standards are met. Provides input regarding business management and technical direction on all programs and projects related to EXIM's physical space management and design, relocation, construction management, building services, inventory control and facility renovation/alteration. Reports to the supervisor on program results and project scopes which includes space allocations, short and long-term space needs, post-pandemic re-entry space adjustments and workforce space adaptability. Consults with the customer to ensure conformity to contractual obligations; establishes and maintains technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and customers. Presents solutions and actions to senior leaders for approval. Monitors and coordinates with General Services Administration (GSA) on the building maintenance program, sustainability program, safety and energy conservation, environmental programs. Conducts quarterly reviews of the physical plant for structural and system integrity, including inspections of the physical space, i.e., floor plans, elevators, air conditioning, structures such as walls, doors, and windows, cooling system, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work to the Director of Facility Operations. Prepares reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required. Estimates and reports on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines for completion of assignments, projects, and tasks. Informs to Director of Facilities on status of building maintenance, deadlines, assignments internal to EXIM, milestones, and funding needs. Establishes and maintains budget, forecasting, and administrative expense reports related to facility fixed-cost investments and capital management. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsible for contract management and contract administration of major agency-wide contracts. Reports to the supervisor on project progress, potential problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual training needs. Researches, learns, and applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze, and improve work products. Ability to serve as a Contracting Officer 's Representative (COR) for operating equipment and facilities services. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-12: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience and expert knowledge in utilizing design (i.e., AutoCAD, Autodesk/Revit); Experience coordinating and conducting on-site inspections of physical space; Experience with respect to financial management, in areas such as budget and forecasting, administrative expenses related to fixed-cost investments and/or capital management related to facilities; AND Experience managing contracts and an understanding of Federal Accounting Regulations (FAR)in relation to Government Contracting. GS-13: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience and expert knowledge in utilizing design (i.e., AutoCAD, Autodesk/Revit); Experience coordinating and conducting on-site inspections of physical space; Experience with respect to financial management, in areas such as budget and forecasting, administrative expenses related to fixed-cost investments and/or capital management related to facilities; Experience managing contracts and an understanding of Federal Accounting Regulations(FAR) in relation to Government Contracting; AND Experience assisting in the assignment and direction of work of junior personnel and other staff employees, scheduling and coordinating facilities space planning, reviewing construction contracts, and/or overseeing multiple projects, project goals and deliverables Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com 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. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. All requirements must be met by 07/10/2024, the closing date of the announcement. Education Additional Information Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to seek their approval prior to appointing any current or former political appointee to a permanent position (without time limits) in the civil service. A former or recent political appointee is someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. OPM's oversight in this area safeguards merit system principles as well as fair and open competition free from political influence. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Please visit the following link for the types of political appointments. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: 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 80 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information, please click here. Veterans: All veterans must meet the qualification requirements of the position for further consideration. For more information on veterans' preference, please click here. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure: EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment.