Space Project Management Specialist

The Workplace Strategy & Design Management Division is responsible for planning and implementing programs for the management of real property. The Branch provides technical assistance on all real property activities and responsible for required coordination with the General Services Administration (GSA) and the lessors of the space occupied by USPTO. This is a term position not to exceed 2 years. This appointment may be extended without further competition to the maximum of 4 years.

Major duties

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year. This position is perfect for you if: You're excited to serve as the Project Manager responsible to manage small-to-large projects, from initiation to completion, as part of a planned space program, following good practices of communication, organization and development of timelines. You'll thrive providing primary advice and assistance to officials in identifying and resolving workflow and layout problems resulting from program changes, ineffective layout, and personnel expansion. You enjoy leading the preparation, consolidations, and finalization of floor plans for offices upon request. You excel in conducting surveys dealing with such items as heating, air conditioning, sound-proofing partitions, fire-rated partitions (slab-to-slab), major changes to lighting, installation or removal of partitions, wall-mounted thermostats, ceiling speakers, etc., finishes (paint, carpet, floor, base, etc.) and electrical requirements for normal office functions, as well as specialized equipment, to include surveys assessing furniture types and dimensions. You're skilled at writing tasks using appropriate obligation funding information and GSA reimbursable work authorizations to provide alterations. You're energized by preparing cost analyses upon request from high-level offices at USPTO regarding new space or expansion to support budget projections for long-range plans. You're excited to perform as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) responsible for inspection, review, and verification of contractors' work efforts, reports, plans and invoices for the organization's contracts. You thrive meeting with USPTO employees throughout the organization in the course of developing programs, managing completion, serving on special planning committees, and interacting with user division analysts to ascertain their communications requirements.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Experience independently conducting surveys and site inspections related to construction and renovation projects;
• Experience planning and implementing projects to promote efficient use of space to include construction management, site organization and customer coordination;
• Experience serving as a Project Manager responsible for small-to-large projects from initiation to completion; and
• Experience preparing cost analysis to support budget projections for long-range space or expansion plans.

Selective Placement Factor: Must currently possess a COR Level I certification. 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.

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.