Building Manager

Drug Enforcement Administration; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DEA in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Building Operations Specialist within the Operational Support Division, Aviation Division. The role is to serve as the principal building advisor for the DEA-owned Aviation Operation Center, overseeing maintenance, repairs, equipment upkeep and grounds.

Applicants must meet the GS-09 or GS-11 qualification standards, with specialized experience or education qualifications as described.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience showing primary point of contact for facility operations.
• Competencies in building services, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance, repairs, and minor construction.
• Experience inspecting building systems and submitting reports to authorities.
• Contractor performance management throughout the contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal building advisor for the DEA-owned Aviation Operation Center.

Skills

Specialized experience

Contract management

Maintenance coordination

Inspections and reporting

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

This position is located in the DEA, Operational Support Division, Aviation Division This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as the principle building advisor with the primary responsibility of managing DEA owned Aviation Operation Center building, maintenance and repairs, equipment maintenance, and is responsible for the grounds surrounding the facility.

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility

Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement. If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts with your application.

Applicants applying for the GS-09

must meet one of the following requirements:

1. A. Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS‑07 grade level, and your experience includes performing at least three of the tasks below as part of your regular duties.

   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.

   Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following:

   1. Serving as primary point of contact for the facility operations and maintenance contract;
   2. Ensuring facilities comply with federal and state regulations;
   3. Monitoring operational effectiveness and cost efficiency through inspection programs, budget oversight, OR sound management practices;
   4. Coordinating work schedules for routine maintenance, repairs, alterations, modifications, minor construction projects, OR environmental remediation efforts;
   5. Assisting in completing and submitting required reports to agency, state, and federal authorities.

2. B. Education: Have a master's or equivalent graduate degree -or- two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

3. C. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Applicants applying for the GS-11

must meet one of the following requirements:

1. A. Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS‑09 grade level, and your experience includes performing at least three of the tasks below as part of your regular duties.

   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.

   Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following:

   1. Serving as primary point of contact for building occupants, regarding facility services OR space related needs;
   2. Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations;
   3. Developing contractor funding recommendations for building services, including maintenance, custodial, OR repairs;
   4. Conducting inspections and analyses to evaluate building systems including lighting, heating, OR HVAC;
   5. Managing contractor performance throughout the contract lifecycle to ensure compliance with contract terms, technical requirements, OR quality standards.

2. B. Education: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -or- three (3) full academic years of graduate level education leading to such a degree; LL.M., if related.

3. C. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.

Time-In-Grade Requirement

Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.