Total 24 job vacancies by Public Buildings Service

• Leads the nationwide development of real property asset management policy. Provides expert interpretation or guidance on the policy. Develops implementing instructions and tools and conduct training. Provides program oversight and ensures consistent implementation.

• Provides expert technical advice on all issues related to real property asset and portfolio management for stakeholders within GSA and outside of GSA, including: furnishing written instructions, reference materials and relevant background material to employees; maintaining current knowledge; answering questions from analysts on procedures, policies, and directives; and obtaining information from the supervisor regarding final decisions on major problems and issues that arise.

• Prepares and presents requested briefing/presentation materials for senior management and represent GSA by personally conducting presentations as requested.

• Serves as a senior regional asset management liaison on issues related to regional asset and portfolio management.  This activity involves: Reviewing technical reports or papers created by the regional offices which influence the region in terms of current or future asset and portfolio management functions.

• Prepares PBS policies, operating practices, and directives to ensure they reflect the goals and objectives of PBS while meeting the requirements of external stakeholders. These stakeholder requirements include, but are not limited to, Executive Orders, Administration and OMB directives, and Congressional mandates. Conforms these external real property mandates to include development of agency plans, submission of required reports, and representing PBS on interagency councils and with external stakeholders.

• Manage and administer overall operations for planning and estimating services, project management, and interactions and communications with customers - building managers, tenants, and Service Center Officials. 
• Responsible for the administration and operation of project management, project negotiations, inspection programs, and updating of mechanical/electrical schematics and drawings for various projects.
• Assign work to associates considering priorities, difficulty of assignments, and capabilities of employees. Ensures that an adequate amount of work is accomplished and that acceptable quality levels are maintained. Review, accept, reject and amend work products. Responsible for developing and coordinating training programs for personnel.
• Maintain strong customer relations and communications with customers both external and internal to GSA. Prepare reports regarding effectiveness of operations. Periodically reviews and updates existing operational procedures and recommends any changes to project estimation and inspection program activities.

• Provides expert advice on data analytics strategies, including the design and implementation of innovative tools that support organizational goals. Advises leadership on how to leverage data analytics for operational improvements and customer engagement. Partners with cross-functional teams on pilot initiatives and supports the development of data-related technologies and methodologies that enhance decision-making and overall efficiency within PBS. Engages with key stakeholders to guide the use of data analytics in strategic planning, project execution, and performance management.

• Data Integrity and Accuracy. Establishes robust data governance frameworks, ensuring that the analytics tools and data systems are fed with accurate, up-to-date, and reliable data. Develops and implements processes to monitor and improve data quality, including data validation and cleaning. Collaborates with technical teams to ensure seamless data flow across various systems, ensuring data is structured for optimal analysis and reporting.

• Collaborates with Portfolio Management and Customer Engagement teams to assess their specific data needs and develop tailored analytics solutions that support strategic objectives. Works with these teams to improve data-driven decision-making, ensuring that data analytics tools meet evolving operational requirements. Facilitates collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into technical specifications. 

• Collaborates with other subject matter experts or stakeholders to select the relevant sources of information, as needed, to perform job duties and makes strategic recommendations on data collection, integration, and retention requirements incorporating business requirements and knowledge of best practices. Provides strategic and technical guidance and hands-on support in the transfer of any required data needed for ad-hoc and ongoing analyses.

• Provides strategic leadership in developing and executing national strategies that optimize the utilization, performance, and value of GSA’s real property portfolio. This includes making informed investment, operational, and divestment decisions to enhance portfolio efficiency and effectiveness.
• Responsible for the strategic planning of and investment in GSA’s portfolio of owned and leased assets. Develops policies, processes and procedures to comply with legislative and regulatory requirements that apply across the entire PBS inventory. Ensures that policies, processes and procedures are successfully implemented and administered by national and regional staff. Ensures funding needs identified in capital programs are appropriately documented and supported for the successful defense of capital programs.
• Leads the review, development, and prioritization of projects within GSA’s annual Capital Investment and Leasing Program (CILP), ensuring that resources are allocated to projects that deliver the highest return on investment and strategic value aligns capital resources from the appropriate budget activities with the projects in PBS’s regions.
• Assesses and improves program effectiveness and/or complex management processes, projects and systems. Issues studied impact the entire region, headquarters and oftentimes the nation, in incumbent's analysis of and implementation of innovations in business matters, ensuring that PBS/GSA continues to develop and employ best in industry practices. Using technical leadership, outstanding creativity and exceptional judgment develops, defines and modifies research and/or programmatic objectives, devising innovative ways to solve problems of major importance to the agency.
• Develops and implements long-range work plans and schedules, or methods, procedures, etc. for the accomplishment of approved policies, goals, and objectives, and provides advice, counsel, or instruction to individual employees on both work and administrative matters. Supervisory functions include ensuring that job descriptions accurately depict the actual work requirements and that personnel actions are promptly initiated; planning and scheduling work; making assignments to subordinates based on priorities; and, accepting, amending or rejecting completed work.

• Direct all aspects of the operation of GSA buildings, including maintenance of mechanical and elevator equipment, janitorial services, recycling, and solid and hazardous waste management, to maximize the life of buildings and building equipment while providing a safe, comfortable, and healthy environment for tenants.
• Supervise GSA workers and manage GSA contracts to deliver, the full range of services to tenants as required by the Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMRs).
• Direct all aspects of utility usage in GSA buildings to meet the goals and requirements of various energy laws enacted by Congress. Monitor consumption and demand; track costs and trends; develop and implements building operating plans to maintain FPMR temperature guidelines and limit energy demand and usage.
• Plan and execute projects, such as lighting retrofits, based on life cycle analysis. Initiate programs with tenants to promote energy conservation. Take action in leased buildings where GSA pays the utilities to reduce energy consumption through coordination with lessors and tenants.
• Keep abreast of current industry information and utility rates and their impact on building management. Insure that Reimbursable Work Authorization (RWA)'s are requested and received from tenant agencies for utilities provided above standard levels.
• Direct the repairs and improvements of GSA buildings and equipment to sustain continuity of government operations, and extend the useful life of buildings, thereby improving the asset value, and fulfilling public laws, and national and GSA policy. Regularly inspects buildings and equipment, authority or through the Property Management Center.
• Responsible for coordination of all construction work in GSA controlled space, including projects executed by the Fee Developer Division and by tenants under a delegation.
• Direct the tenant alteration program in both GSA and leased buildings, including planning, estimating, spec preparation, contracting, construction, inspection, moving and telecommunication coordination. Coordinates with tenants, Commercial Broker, Feed Developer, Property Management Center, Contracts and others to insure smooth execution of project from tenant request to completion. Responsible for monitoring usage of funds from individual RWA's received from tenants and Intra Budget Activity Authorizations (IBAA) received from the Repairs and Alteration (R&As) received to insure that the approved dollar amounts are not exceeded.
• Maintain constructive contacts with representatives of tenant agencies, judges, members of Congress, other public officials, community groups and associations. Obtain continuous feedback from customer agencies to ascertain the level of service provided. Make adjustments in response procedures and service delivery methods as necessary to enhance and improve customer service. Represent GSA on Property Management matters. Provide information and counseling on doing business with GSA to the general public and local officials.
• Responsible for full lease administration of all non delegated leases and for oversight of delegated leases, to protect GSA's interests, protect the value of the leasehold asset, insure proper compliance with the terms of the lease, and insure that the government receives full value for the rent.
• Responsible for all personnel management programs and issues concerning subordinate staff, including labor and union relations, training, hiring and merit promotion, disciplinary action, appraisal, incentive awards, and other personnel actions.
• Develop requests for funding in real property operations and for repair & alteration projects, with all supporting justifications. Operate within the funding requirements of an Operating Budget Plan, IBAA's and RWA's. Continuously review expenditures to ensure that operating budget plans, IBAA's and RWA's are not exceeded. Tracks trends and makes adjustments in field operations as necessary to stay within approved funding levels at all times.
• Serve as Contracting Officer Representative for administration of service and construction contracts awarded by others. BM is responsible to ensure that the terms and conditions of the contracts are fully  carried out, that adequate inspection and documentation is completed and that the government receives full value for its payments. Authorize payments and deductions on service and construction contracts.

• The incumbent facilitates major initiatives by providing subject matter expertise on asset valuation and program tools for the management of the National Capital Region’s real estate portfolio. Takes the lead role to ensure the development and execution of targeted program strategies. Maximizes and strengthens business line relationships by understanding and managing customer expectations and perceptions to integrate subject matter expertise into the regional PBS operations and recommends changes to existing procedures and processes that will enhance the service delivery.
• Obtains new business and facilitates the service delivery of existing business; ensures the coordination of planning and program implementation with other PBS Divisions. Oversees the maintenance of national and regional program databases.
• Addresses problems and concerns raised by Client Delivery staff on behalf of customer agencies. Investigates and oversees the investigation of source of problems and validates findings. Recommends corrective action, and resolves to the mutual benefits and satisfaction of all parties involved.
• Supervises staff assigned to the Division in the performance of work geared toward supporting and validating client agency project management requirements. This includes: establishes and plans work schedules for subordinates; establishes short and long term priorities and objectives; evaluates employee work performance; and provides guidance, advice, and counsels on all performance and personnel matters regarding branch employees. Handles disciplinary actions when necessary. Reviews and approves or denies leave requests. 

This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. You will be expected to report to a specific GSA duty location at least one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.

• Develop building maintenance contracts to solicit skilled repair and/or alteration services.
• Develop purchasing contracts to procure supplies and/or equipment, including complex mechanical equipment.
• Prepare detailed solicitation documents for Invitation for Bids (IFB) and/or requests for proposals (RFP).
• Utilize historical data to analyze requisition or project proposals and/or contract modification requests for reasonableness.
• Review completed documentation for accuracy, adherence to established policies, and/or completion of corresponding duties.
• Review cost reports to identify any discrepancies that necessitate corrective action(s).
• Review mandatory sources of supply, supply schedules, excess property lists, and/or store stock catalogs to determine the most advantageous method of procurement.
• Write competitive solicitations (packages) for items or services that exceed open market financial quotations.
• Processes completed procurement actions for payment.

• Develop and implement systematic plans to assure accomplishment of customer program objectives through coordinated efforts of acquisition team members. Work with members of the program offices to market current and/or new services to exisiting potential Public Buildings Service (PBS) customers.
• Direct and perform the section's full range of contract administration actions required for the acquisition program, inlcuding the issuance of contract modifications, negotiation of changes, excericse of options, justification for other than full and open competition, investigation and resolution of contractor delays, issuance of cure notices or show cause letters, settlement of liquidated damages, contractor performance appraisal, subcontractor suveillance, disposition of claims, use of alternate dispute resolution when appropriate, and similar matters.
• Direct, train, advise, and coach journeyman level contract spoecialists, intern level contract specialists, purchasing agents, and support personnel.
• Serve as advisor to program officials in procurement planning and processes. Advise program officials of the acquisition strategies and procurement objectives to be used, and assist in the preparation of statements of work.
• Direct and serve as senior-level Contract Specialist for pre award and post award functions involving specialized procurements of significant government-wide importance. Requirements typically involve negotiated/source selection procurements of various contracts for designing and building complex structures with state-of-the-art energy management; and service contracts for building management/maintenance, automatic temperature controls, fire safety, and other major systems/subsystems contracts.

This position is being announced under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program.  This program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs.  Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. Information about the Recent Graduates Program can be found at http://www.opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/program/graduates/

As an architect or engineer, you will be responsible for assisting in the overall architectural/engineering (A/E) project management of various leasing, design and construction projects assigned, including, but not limited to, planning, acquisition, design, and construction of new buildings and complexes, as well as the renovation of existing ones. Examples of duties include:

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• Assisting with analyzing the A/E issues in project assignment(s), selecting and applying accepted project management techniques and organizational practices.
• Determining the most effective methodology needed to meet project goals and milestones concerned with planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, reviewing, and recommending or approving design, construction, and related work.
• Assisting with basic qualitative and quantitative A/E analytical techniques to research and gather narrative and/or statistical information, applicable work methods, and procedures to meet deadlines.  Carrying out the successive steps in fact finding and analysis of issues necessary to complete each phase of the project.
• Applying basic project managerial and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.
• Identifying and developing data required for use by higher level personnel in the management and direction of projects.
• Assisting higher level personnel in preparing briefings to management and/or senior staff employee(s)d on project status and recommendations.
• Under close supervision, serving as a point of contact for the customer and has responsibility for providing customer service.

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• Participates with agency personnel who are responsible for defining the goals of the projects and working with them to prepare a Project Management Plan.
• Assists in preparing assigned portions of schedules for complete projects and reports on project status.
• Monitors project reviews, schedules, and work for completing project.
• Resolves limited problems or conflicts impeding progress on completion of projects.
• Manages select aspects of the project’s finances with the client including preparation, presentation, and communication of pricing, occupancy agreements, reimbursable work authorizations, and project budget.
• Recommends options to customer based on knowledge of customer’s current and future requirements. Assists in coordinating project plans budget objectives.
• Assists with pre-bidding conferences with prospective bidders to inform them of contract provisions and relative responsibilities of A/E’s, developers, lessor, and/or the government.
• Assists with performance review and assessment of design development documents, as well as the preparation of documents for agency officials, client agencies, and contract A/E firms.
• Conducts site investigations to determine feasibility, topography, site configuration, or condition of structure and essential data prior to initiating design. Evaluates data obtained, incorporating relevant features into design solutions.
• Prepares material and information for higher level personnel who negotiate contract specifications and design changes with organizational elements of the agency and contractors.
• Monitors effectiveness of contractors in meeting contractual requirements.
• On projects of limited complexity, serves as a point of contact for the customer, and has responsibility for providing customer service.

• Serves as a Project Manager for highly complex projects working with an interdisciplinary team from development through delivery.
• Prepares, maintains and ensures the accuracy of acquisition plans and strategies, milestone charts and schedules to include legal documentation, realty transactions and key business documents.
• Provide expert guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policy, developing best practices, providing training and ensuring stakeholders are informed throughout all phases.
• Plans and contracts for major acquisitions involving varying issues and concerns in sensitive or unpredictable situations, ensuring the terms and conditions are acceptable within private industry and comply with federal laws, regulations and statutes.
• Acquire real property and/or manage federally owned, leased or delegated space utilizing complex real estate work.

This position is located in the Southeast Sunbelt Region (R4) within Atlanta, GA (Local Commuting Area Only). The incumbent will be expected to report to the Regional Office Building (ROB) at least 2x per pay period.

Implementation, Administration & Oversight of Procurement Data Systems:

• Serves in a primary or supporting role (as assigned) to implement and monitor the acquisition management information system.
• Serves as an Expert and performs a variety of data analysis, management, and monitoring of systems to ensure the integrity and oversight of key procurement related Electronic Information Systems (EIS). EIS includes but is not limited to: Electronic Acquisition System Integration (EASi), Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS NG) System for Award Management (SAM) to include Contract Opportunities, Contractor audits Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
• Identifies and analyzes issues, problems, and challenges facing the internal and external environment; overlaps in management support services and/or the need for consolidated functions; reviews and evaluates established and proposed policies and procedures to determine impact.
• Formulates and recommends additional policies, procedures, and/or modifications to existing procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of managerial or administrative operations.

Stakeholder Management, Consultation and Collaboration:

• Leads or supports execution of stakeholder management, consultation, and collaboration activities.
• Inspects the activities of contracting officers, contract specialists and contracting officer representatives under the program.
• Facilitates results and outcome-focused engagements with diverse stakeholder sets to meet program or policy needs.
• Develops various communications to engage with stakeholder communities (contracting officers, contract specialists and contracting officer representatives under the program).

Implementation of Procedures, Policies and Programs:

• Serves as a focal point for the coordination, processing, interpretation, application development, and/or implementation in one or more of AMD’s program areas.
• Advises and Consults with stakeholders, managers and program officials on the interpretation of management or program-related policies and procedures.
• Evaluates progress against project work plans, timelines, and budgets; prioritizing work requirements across competing demands.
• Lead projects, coordinate with team members for Administration & Oversight of Procurement Data Systems in developing reports on issues and agency initiatives which may have major internal and/or external environmental impact.

• Performs pre-award and post-award functions involving highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the agency. Requirements typically involve systems or programs such as those involving research, development and production of extensive, specialized equipment or systems; state-of-the-art Information technology products, equipment and/or services impacting customers throughout the nation and/or world; or similarly complex commodities and/or services integral to national defense or security.
• Performs procurement planning. Identifies those large-scale systems, components, equipment, and services to be acquired by contract. Develops procurement objectives and strategies in terms of competition and price range and constructs the contractual vehicle including use of pricing arrangements, subcontracting policy, set-aside policies and similar considerations. Prepares and maintains current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts, and related schedules.
• Serves as an advisor to program officials in procurement planning meetings, identifying the procurement objectives and methodologies to be used and assists in the preparation of statements of work and acquisition plans. Prepares determinations and findings and solicitation documents. Performs detailed analyses of all elements of cost in contractor proposals and makes competitive range determinations. Conducts pre-proposal conferences with prospective contractors to arrive at a clear understanding of what is required under the proposed contract. Obtains appropriate data from business and technical officials. Issues necessary modifications to clarify questions concerning such topics as specification changes, language ambiguities or clarification of contract clauses. As required by the lack of meaningful cost and price information, incumbent explores new or innovative contracting approaches to arrive at an equitable contractual arrangement.
• Plans a comprehensive negotiation strategy, coordinates strategy with others technical experts involved and leads negotiations which are conducted with contractors to develop the contract prices and terms. Awards the contract. Performs contract administration, including incremental funding, preparation of rate and cost adjustments, redirection of effort, coordination of time extensions, incorporation of change orders, issuance of stop work orders, issuance of cure notices or show cause letters, monitoring of Government property reporting, approval of progress payments, final payment and contract close out. Terminates contracts for the convenience of the Government or default by the contractor.