Equipment Specialist - Public Buildings Service

GSA; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

GSA is seeking an Equipment Specialist to act as the technical authority on HVAC and related building systems in federal facilities. The role involves inspecting systems, diagnosing issues, and recommending repairs or replacements to ensure reliable building operations.

The candidate will develop IGE’s and SOWs for HVAC projects, craft operation and maintenance or facility management specifications, and provide guidance during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Significant specialized experience evaluating HVAC and related mechanical systems.
• Resume must clearly show experience against the job requirements and fit within two pages.
• Include details such as employer, dates, hours and descriptions that map to the required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot installed HVAC systems and related equipment in Federal facilities; recommend repairs or replacements.
• Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGE’s) and Scopes of Work (SOWs) for HVAC and related building systems.
• Draft contract specifications for operation and maintenance or facility management contracts.
• Provide technical guidance to service centers during emergencies affecting mechanical equipment.
• Prepare inspection reports and identify issues and remediation actions for building systems.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Troubleshooting

Inspection

Job description

Summary

As an Equipment Specialist, serves as a technical authority in the development, design, evaluation, application, inspection and testing of HVAC and other mechanical systems and related equipment.

Duties

• Serves as the technical authority on HVAC Systems and other related mechanical systems and equipment, by inspecting and troubleshooting installed HVAC systems and other related mechanical systems and equipment in Federal facilities, recommending specific repairs, modifications, and/or replacements as required.
• Develops Independent Government Estimates (IGE’s) and Scopes of Work (SOWs) related to HVAC and other related building systems.
• Develops contract specifications for operation and maintenance, full maintenance, or commercial facility management type contracts.
• Provides technical advice to the service centers should emergencies develop that cause failure in mechanical equipment and/or building support equipment related to building services and maintenance in ongoing program areas.
• Prepares inspection reports and identifies and makes recommendations for the resolution of problems involving Building Mechanical and Equipment Systems, lack of personnel, materials, poor workmanship, conditions in need of repair, additional training requirements, and various other related concerns.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below.

Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-12 salary range starts at $89,508 per year.

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

Additional information

There will be one position filled in each of the following locations:

• Albuquerque,NM
• Boston, MA
• Brooklyn, NY
• Dallas, TX
• Fargo, ND
• New York, NY
• Portland, OR
• Prince George's, MD
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Syracuse, NY
• Washington, DC

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

• Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
• Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
• Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Learn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.