Program Specialist-Lease Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilmington VA Medical Center, seeks a micro-hospital Lease Manager within the Administrative Section of Facilities Management Service.

The role reports to the Chief - Facilities Management Service (FMS) and focuses on lease-related space management, cost estimates and project scoping. Responsibilities include reviewing space and resources, analyzing agency functions for lease benefits, and coordinating with WVAMC staff on space planning and project execution.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes providing data, reports and analysis to leadership to facilitate space planning and lease management.
• Experience with lease status, space redesigns, and reviewing available space/equipment for operational setup.

Responsibilities

• Reviews space, equipment and resources to support service lines in setting up and maintaining operations.
• Analyze agency functions to determine changes to maximize lease benefits; prepare detailed cost estimates and scopes for lease projects.
• Read and interpret technical, legal and engineering documents and plans; manage budgets and funding for leases.

Job description

Summary

Serves as the micro hospital Lease Manager within the Administrative Section of Facilities Management Service at the Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical Center (WVAMC). This position reports to the Chief - Facilities Management Service (FMS).

Summary

Serves as the micro hospital Lease Manager within the Administrative Section of Facilities Management Service at the Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical Center (WVAMC). This position reports to the Chief - Facilities Management Service (FMS).

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level - you must meet one of the following: GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Possess one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable - specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to: Serves as the facility resource for providing data - reports and analysis to department/service line and facility leadership to facilitate the development of facility space. Facilitate lease status and management - including operational space redesigns and improvements. Reviews available space - equipment and resources to provide department/service lines with what they need to set up and maintain operations. Performs short term administrative tasks in connection with planning and implementation of building management through complex lease agreements. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title - duties - month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. -OR- GS-11 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. - if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR- GS-11 COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education in excess of two (2) years and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The work is primarily sedentary - although some slight physical effort may be required. There may be some walking - bending - climbing associated with on-site inspections - involving prolonged standing - standing and some activity on rough and uneven surfaces. Work may also require exposure to hazardous materials or conditions which require the wearing of personal protective equipment. There also may be an occasion to carry items - e.g. - files - and boxes containing deliverable supplies. Work is normally accomplished in an office setting with recurring exposure to manufacturing - research - outdoor facilities - and utilities; it involves regular visits to project sites which may involve exposure to extremes heat or cold - high noise - toxic chemicals - eye hazards - and mechanical hazards Incumbent must be capable of traveling by traditional modes of air or land transportation. This position may require overnight travel. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Duties

• ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include - but are not limited to: Reviews available space - equipment and resources to provide service lines with what they need to set up and maintain operation
• Analyze and evaluate agency functions and activates to independently determine appropriate changes or actions required and ensure the government receives the full contractual benefits under the terms of the lease
• Prepares detailed cost estimates and scopes of work for lease related projects
• Read and interpret technical - legal - and engineering documents - maps - and architectural plans
• Prepares budget data on leases space - establishes cost control functions - tracking of available funding - maintenance of records and historical data pertaining to the lease program
• Serves as the primary point of contact with staff in WVAMC leased buildings regarding space management issues
• Performs other duties assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
• 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized