Space Management Specialist

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Assets and Facilities Management, in Irving, Texas. This is a non-brgaining unit position.

Major duties

As a Space Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Implementing space planning activities, and analyses, overseeing, coordinating, and reviewing the adequacy of space requests, special requirements, alterations, improvements, and adjustments necessitated by changes in staffing levels, installation of equipment, technology upgrades, and mission requirements; Providing advice and technical support maintaining a comprehensive Real Property Management System for active facilities projects; Developing schematic drawings and conducting technical drawing reviews; Collaborating with GSA, engineers, and architects in establishing design criteria, standards, layouts and specifications for various offices, centers, units and unique space areas; Reviewing and making recommendations in conjunction with pending construction projects to OAFM Management; assisting in the development and decision- making of facility master plans, for specific facilities, and with other government agencies.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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 for this position.

Experience: In order to qualify for the GS-13: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Assisting in the implementation and creation of space planning activities, and analyses, coordinating and reviewing the adequacy of space requests, alterations, improvements, and adjustments;
• Maintaining a comprehensive Real Property Management System for active facilities projects and the gathering, refining, cost estimating, and scheduling of facilities projects;
• Developing schematic drawings to create a fluid and functional space that meets all code compliances;
• Collaborating and coordinating program requests with engineers, architects, contractors, and construction managers in establishing design criteria, standards,layouts and specifications for various offices, centers, units and unique space areas;
• Utilizing procurement processes and procedures required to obtain controlled space, government owned space or direct lease space in privately owned buildings.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.