The incumbent serves as a General Services and Facilities Management Specialist responsible for assisting in the operational management support for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters facility in Falls Church, VA, and supporting the Director's Suite in the Stewart Lee Udall Building, Washington D.C. This position is also open to status candidates under R9-25-12601697-RM-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a General Services and Facilities Specialist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: As directed, coordinates with representatives of the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Building Service (PBS) property managers, lessor representatives, Service leadership, and occupants regarding routine building management issues, operations and maintenance of the Headquarters facility. Provides day-to-day oversight of the on-site storage for facility supplies, excess furniture and equipment, moving crates, and attic stock finishes. Assists with complaint investigation; disseminates information; and, prepares supporting documentation for annual and periodic reporting. the incumbent operates and performs the duties of the mail room, including: handles the incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and shipments; manages postage account, mail meters, and scales; receives, sorts, and distributes parcels; tracks packages using barcode technology; documents data for reporting, and serves customers. Advises customers of received deliveries, available mail and shipping services, researches packages, and provides solutions; and processes outgoing mail and checks for proper addressing, packaging, and marking (stamping) in accordance with postal and shipping guidance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
• Occasional scheduled overtime may be required to support building facility activities such as providing access and supervision to vendors for maintenance repairs, furniture installation, and movers.
• The incumbent is required to be "on-call," and may be called upon to support emergency activities with little or no notice (GS-9 grade level).

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 11/27/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification GS-5 Three (3) years of general work experience, which 1 year is equivalent to a GS-04. Specialized experience may include: 1) Assists with work order input and monitors the resolution of repairs, maintenance, and janitorial services; 2) Assists with preparation of reports of findings involving the operation and maintenance of building systems and equipment; and 3) Maintains a log for all controlled mail, such as; delivery-confirmation packages, registered, certified, and insured mail; OR Successfully completed 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree's. (One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours). Note: Applicants who select this response must provide transcripts as verification of their education; OR A combination of graduate level education beyond the first year of progressive graduate study and appropriate experience that together meets qualification requirements for this position. Minimum Qualification GS-7 One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade-level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: 1) Interacts with representatives of the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Building Service (PBS) property managers, lessor representatives, and occupants regarding routine building management issues; 2) Assists with complaint(s) investigations and, prepares supporting documentation for reporting; 3) Processes outgoing mail and checks for proper addressing, packaging, and marking (stamping) in accordance with postal and shipping guidance; and 4) Assists with conference and/or set up for meetings and events; OR Completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in a field of study that demonstrates the competencies required by this position with either (1) a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale; (2) a 3.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale for all required courses completed in a qualifying major field of study at either the time of application or during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum; (3) class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or a major subdivision of the college; or, (4) membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College Honor Societies, excluding freshman honor societies; OR One full year of graduate level education in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in one of the following related fields; OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. Minimum Qualification GS-9 One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade-level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: 1) Responds to unusual off-hours building issues, such as water leaks or security breaches; 2) Prepares reports of findings involving the operation and maintenance of building systems and equipment, personnel, materials, workmanship, condition in need of repair, and various other related concerns; 3) Assists with incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and shipments; manages postage account, mail meters, and scales; receives, sorts, and distributes parcels to building tenants; and 4) Experience with managing a secure mail screening facility; OR Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related to position to be filled.; OR A combination of graduate level education beyond the first year of progressive graduate study and appropriate experience that together meets qualification requirements for this position. 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

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]