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WHAT IS THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES (FMSS)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 East Facilities Management and Security Services Operations Mid-Atlantic Facilities Management and Security Services Operations West The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Responsible for the planning, scheduling, development, coordination, implementation, and assessment of REFM projects generally under 10,000 square feet, some which may be complex, vague, and sensitive, as well as broad in scope. Develops detailed plans that address issues pertaining to office locations, space realignments, construction, budget, preparation of and resolution for new leases or renewals, furniture and equipment and addressing long-range space acquisition or reduction needs. Consults with managers and peers to identify and define customer needs and requirements. Provides formal and ad hoc presentations to management as required or requested. Prepares position/decision/executive summary papers that present and/or discuss alternative approaches. Utilizes the full range of project management skills in the accomplishment of work assignments. These may include developing workstation layouts according to the negotiated agreements; timelines for property requests; ensuring discarded equipment is properly recycled in accordance with standards. Coordinates efforts with other entities in executing and tracking various phases of a project from concept through completion. Conducts cost benefit analyses relating to various aspects of projects, and related programs. Determines foreseeable itemized costs against optimal gains from proposed projects, and assesses feasibility of implementation, including potential timeframes to develop approval from upper-level management. Considers established regulatory and statutory requirements in the preparation of these analyses. Determines funding sources dependent on organizations benefited, including funding responsibilities of delegate external and internal partners such as General Service Administration (GSA), Physical Security and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP), Agency-Wide Shared Services (AWSS), Modernization and Information Technology Services (MITS) and impacted business units in line with current policies. Prepares budget projections and monitors project funding and spending on projects through coordination with HQ Finance Specialists. Ensures that estimated costs are consistent with sound budgeting practices in order that adequate funds are available to accomplish the assigned project. Utilizes various in-house and commercial cost-estimating tools and publications. Converts unfunded to funded requisitions appropriately. Ensures that all projects are carried out are in compliance with all Federal regulations, IRS, or Treasury directives and where applicable, ensures projects meet internal guidelines involving space utilization rates. Interacts with management to negotiate and resolve issues where REFM objectives are in conflict with business unit objectives.

Requirements

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Experience using methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services such as, managing tickets (e.g., customer request such as locksmith services, furniture move) and working with support staff to resolve customer issues (e.g. workplace standards, furniture and equipment acquisition, safety, security, etc.) gaining cooperation and coordinating the work of others to insure the process is completed; Experience using project management techniques such as assisting contracting officer by monitoring vendors, helping with a move, labeling boxes, direct movers to be completed. Communicating verbally and in writing to obtain and gather information from customers and other service providers. Work that included study, analysis, or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures. Budget administration, program analysis, or other work with support services programs to facilitate the work of an organization. Experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support services and functions (e.g., typing, communications, mail processing, purchase of supplies/equipment and maintenance, property management etc.). Work that required monitoring and coordinating administrative and processing work of subordinate elements through a system of internal procedures, controls, production, progress reporting, etc., to insure the efficient operation of an organization. OR EDUCATION: One (1) full academic year of graduate-level education in a Major study in Public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled; OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying for grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Experience using methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services such as, managing a program (e.g., motor vehicle program, mailroom services program) and assisting with other facility programs to resolve customer issues (e.g., workplace standards, furniture and equipment acquisition, safety, security, etc.). Experience planning, organizing, and controlling work assignments (e.g., managing a segment of a move project) and coordinating the work of other service providers (e.g., vendors, technology experts). Experience with project management techniques sufficient to plan, execute and monitor work assignments and/or special projects. Communicating verbally and in writing to obtain, gather and handle sensitive information from customers and other service providers, maintain project documents; and maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. OR EDUCATION: Two (2) years or a master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major study of public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying for grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Experience with a range of concepts practices, regulations, policies and precedents associated with support services programs (e.g., IRM, MOU, Treasury and Agency directives, Occupancy Agreements between GSA and IRS,); Experience with project and lease management techniques sufficient to plan, execute and monitor work assignments and/or special projects; using methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services to plan, organize, and control work involving managing programs (e.g., shred program, labor services program); and managing other facility program; Consulting methods and communicating techniques both verbally and in writing to consult, cooperate, coordinate and negotiate tactfully and persuasively with others in resolving issues which can be sensitive and controversial in nature, maintaining invoices, paying customers and updating reports. OR EDUCATION: Three (3) years or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying for grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

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 for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Contacts

• Address FMSS - Deputy Director 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: IRS Memphis External
• Email: [email protected]