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As a Building Services Specialist, provides technical assistance, facilitates and advises on building operating systems to include: HVAC, electrical, energy management, plumbing, fire safety, vertical transportation systems (elevators/escalators) and security/controls.
Location: Public Buildings Service, Facilities Management: one position each in Portland, OR and Seattle, WA.
We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Learn more about this agency11/14/2024 to 12/11/2024
$78,044 - $126,585 per year
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.
GS 11 - 12
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel required.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
No
10P-2025-0003
818903500
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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The GS-11 salary range starts at $78,044 (Portland) and $81,242 (Seattle) per year.
The GS-12 salary range starts at $93,543 (Portland) and $97,376 (Seattle) per year.
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-11:
You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized experience is assisting senior specialists with developing requirements, procedures and practices concerning maintenance of property facilities, utility systems, buildings and equipment; understanding of facility administration/buildings management operations to interpret problems, correct deficiencies; and providing technical assistance in the operation and maintenance of building systems including chillers, boilers (low and high-pressure), air handlers, air-filtration systems, energy management systems (EMS), etc. This experience must include operation of building automation systems and energy management programs and serving as a technical journeyman on building mechanical and electrical systems.
You may also qualify if you have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. OR- if you possess a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position
To qualify for the GS-12:
You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is developing requirements, procedures and practices concerning maintenance of property facilities, utility systems, buildings and equipment; understanding of facility administration/buildings management operations to interpret difficult and/or complex problems, correct deficiencies, and develop and recommend changes; and skill in operating and maintaining building systems including chillers, boilers (low and high-pressure), air handlers, air-filtration systems, energy management systems (EMS), etc. This experience must include evaluating and managing building automation systems and energy management programs and serving as a technical expert on building mechanical and electrical systems.
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/
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
· Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
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 #10P-2025-0002. 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:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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