This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Investigative Technology (ST), Administrative Support Section (STA), Infrastructure Support Unit (STAI). This position(s) primary purpose is responsible for project management and program planning for renovations/upgrades for the Office of Investigative Technology.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, your typical work assignments may include: Developing procedures for operating and managing a variety of security, heating/cooling, and electrical systems. Advocating the needs and requirements of the organization with the lessor and determines the most feasible solution that can be implemented. Reviewing facilities design criteria, guidelines and procedures to assure optimal effectiveness in meeting specialized organizational needs. Developing life cycle office renovation schedules and attendant funding plans and proposals to assure facility can meet specialized requirements. Developing project milestones and reviews cost estimates and project schedules. Writing Statements of Work, administers private sector contracts, including consultant, architectural and engineering services, and construction contracts.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• OTHER: Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience
• CERTIFICATION: Employee required to become certified Contracting Officer Representative (Level II) in within twelve months of assignment

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements and Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. Individual Occupational Requirements: Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. or Experience: Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs. Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans. Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project. Specialized Experience: GS-12: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to a GS-11. Qualifying experience includes: 1) Establishing maintenance and repair techniques to service various systems used to heat, cool, power, and secure a building or similar structure; 2) Coordinating with personnel internal or external to the organization for managing and maintaining organizational facilities; 3) Reviewing schematics, floorplans, or blueprints to meet space utilization needs necessary to store equipment, meet operational needs for personnel, and for the security of organizational assets and resources; 4) Utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD). Specialized 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. One year of specialized experience for this position includes: Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Building and ConstructionFacilitiesFinancial ManagementProject Management Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

Education

This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: John Shambaugh
• Email: [email protected]