This position is located in MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION, NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, SPACE MANAGEMENT BRANCH. As a Space Management Specialist, you will serve as a project manager for projects with a physical security emphasis with the responsibility to develop and implement policies and procedures for the space acquisition, design, and construction for these offices within the USCIS portfolio.

Duties

Program, design, analyze, oversee, coordinate, and approve the adequacy of space requests, plans, special requirements, new construction, alterations, and repairs. Serve as technical expert for projects with a physical security emphasis such as IP Video Systems, physical access control systems, intrusion detection systems, and other aspects of the physical protection requirements for USCIS facilities. Develop, review, and integrate the scope of work and construction requirements to be implemented in alignment with policies and procedures concerning special security and sensitive compartmental information facility construction and inspection. Coordinate the ordering and installation and integration of project-related amenities such as furnishings, data and voice equipment, and cabling. Serve as a primary point of contact for senior office managers and personnel from USCIS and other federal agencies as well as private architectural and engineering firms, construction managers, and contractors for coordination. Conduct surveys and studies developing project requirements, prepare design intent drawings, monitor construction, and prepare recommendations preliminary to, or in conjunction with, major construction projects to be undertaken.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 07/26/2024. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 07/26/2024. GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Deploying security measures in accordance with security publications and agency policies. Developing long-range space management studies and forecasts. Preparing construction plans, specifications, layouts, and cost estimates for space management projects Collaborating with architectural/engineering firms, construction managers, or contractors for coordination, sharing information, and resolution of issues or problems relating to space management activities. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 07/26/2024. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to determine your initial eligibility/qualifications for a position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5 pages. Please note that your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. 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 criteria 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 service.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: HROC Staffing Help Desk
• Phone: 952-697-8380
• Email: [email protected]