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09/24/2024 to 09/30/2024
$68,405 - $107,590 per year
GS 9 - 11
2 vacancies in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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24-12553513B-FMX-1176-9T11
811154600
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Open to U.S. Citizens/Nationals
WHAT IS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES (FMSS) THE DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Facilities Management and Security Services Operations Mid-Atlantic
Duties at the full working level.
Landscape Management/Snow Removal: Responsible for the daily landscape management program on sites generally 80 acres or less including, but not limited to, grass cutting and edging, tree and shrub pruning/removal, pest and weed control, fertilization, mulching, erosion control, irrigation schedules, seasonal flowers, etc. Pro-actively researches appropriate plant material for geographic area and initiates replanting programs. Prepares and monitors budgets. Coordinates with State or local Departments of Agriculture on pest issues. Maintains required documentation on herbicide and pesticide applications. Independently coordinates removal of stray animals or pests with state or local wildlife management agencies/shelters/contractors. Pro-actively responds to emergency situations. Coordinates with Management Assurance (physical security) to coordinate perimeter landscaping with security requirements. Plans and implements the campus snow removal efforts. Keep upper management advised of campus conditions during snow/ice-related weather events.
Food Services: Responsible for the daily food services program including cafeteria and canteen providers. Typically, sites will have one to five canteens split between one or two canteen vendors. Monitors menu variety, pricing, food temperatures, sanitation procedures and trash disposition. Consults GSA and state agencies for the blind, local health department inspectors and Food and Drug Administration inspectors on cafeteria inspections and resolutions of problems. Consults with state agencies for the blind to provide canteen and/or cafeteria services and resolve problems. Meets with building occupants or employee committees on food service issues. Maintains required documentation on official inspections and problem resolution. Maintains copies of vendor permits. May review contractor profit and loss statements and approve price increases, if delegated by GSA. Researches and initiates orders for support equipment, as required. Pro-actively responds to emergency situations.
Recycling/Shredding: Responsible for the daily recycling program, which may include, but not be limited to, office paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, glass, pallets, computer tapes, printer cartridges, etc. Stays current on recycling procedures and rebate prices. Promotes the recycling program to building occupants. Tracks volumes of material by type recycled and any proceeds. May coordinate proceeds to reduce contract costs. Researches, recommends and initiates orders for program support equipment including shredding equipment, recycling bins, and trash collection and movement containers.
Back-up Support for Energy Management and Utilities: Utilities may include electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, steam and water from one or more providers or transporters. As assigned by the Building Delegation Consultant, receives and monitors the utility invoices; initiates receiving reports to pay utility invoices. Tracks demand, consumption and cost data to aid Building Delegation Consultant in preparing quarterly and Annual Report with Scorecard and narrative. Identifies opportunities to conserve energy and reduce water consumption and shares ideas with management and Building Delegation Consultant. Works under the guidance of the Building Delegation Consultant to coordinate energy audits in accordance with required frequencies and to develop implementation plan for recommendations. Works with Building Delegation Consultant on building occupant Energy awareness campaigns.
Please see the Education Section for additional Duties and additional information.
This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional Duties Information:
Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR): Acts as COTR on one or more contracts. COTR duties will vary depending on the size, cost, and criticality of these contracts. Closely follows Procurement-initiated COTR guidelines on working with contractors. Obtains and maintains COTR certification by completing courses timely. Maintains professional relationship with contractors. Initiates funding requests, writes the technical contract Statement of Work and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), prepares the Government Cost Estimate, works closely with the Contracting Officer throughout the solicitation process, develops and monitors timelines/milestones, participates on contract technical proposal evaluation panels and prepares supporting documentation for decisions reached, and coordinates the phase in and closeout of contracts. On an on-going basis: initiates monthly automated receiving reports; budgets for and tracks available funding; monitors contractor performance; reviews and accepts/rejects contractor reports; makes personal inspections of services provided and building conditions; ensures contract employees have proper licenses and certifications; and meets with various contractors and Contracting Officers to resolve problems. Prepares and maintains contract documentation. Provides formal presentations to management as needed or requested. Assist the Contracting Officer in any formal disputes with the contractor. Incumbent also performs additional duties in carrying out the critical responsibilities.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Rating: You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 09/30/2024 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 09/30/2024.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12553513
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; to review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/. We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/811154600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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