Space Project Management Specialist

USPTO; Alexandria (VA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

USPTO is seeking a Project Manager within the Workplace Strategy & Design Management Division in Alexandria, VA. The role involves managing space programs from initiation to completion, providing guidance on workflow and layout improvements, and coordinating with GSA and space lessors as needed.

Responsibilities include leading floor plan preparation, conducting surveys of space needs and utilities, and developing cost analyses to support long-range space planning.

Qualificações

• One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at GS-12 or equivalent.
• Experience independently conducting surveys and site inspections for construction/renovation.
• Experience planning and implementing projects to promote efficient space use, including construction management.
• Experience preparing cost analyses to support budget projections for long-range space or expansion plans.

Responsabilidades

• Manage projects from initiation to completion within a space program.
• Provide advice to officials on workflow and layout changes.
• Lead preparation and finalization of floor plans for offices.
• Conduct surveys on space, lighting, partitions, finishes, and electrical needs.
• Prepare cost analyses for space or expansion budgets.
• Act as COR to inspect and verify contractors' work and invoices.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Site surveys

Cost analysis

COR (Contracting Officer's Rep)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Workplace Strategy & Design Management Division is responsible for planning and implementing programs for the management of real property. The Branch provides technical assistance on all real property activities and responsible for required coordination with the General Services Administration (GSA) and the lessors of the space occupied by USPTO.

Telework

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year.

Duties

This position is perfect for you if:

• You're excited to serve as the Project Manager responsible to manage small-to-large projects, from initiation to completion, as part of a planned space program, following good practices of communication, organization and development of timelines.
• You'll thrive providing primary advice and assistance to officials in identifying and resolving workflow and layout problems resulting from program changes, ineffective layout, and personnel expansion.
• You enjoy leading the preparation, consolidations, and finalization of floor plans for offices upon request.
• You excel in conducting surveys dealing with such items as heating, air conditioning, sound-proofing partitions, fire-rated partitions (slab-to-slab), major changes to lighting, installation or removal of partitions, wall-mounted thermostats, ceiling speakers, etc., finishes (paint, carpet, floor, base, etc.) and electrical requirements for normal office functions, as well as specialized equipment, to include surveys assessing furniture types and dimensions.
• You're skilled at writing tasks using appropriate obligation funding information and GSA reimbursable work authorizations to provide alterations.
• You're energized by preparing cost analyses upon request from high-level offices at USPTO regarding new space or expansion to support budget projections for long-range plans.
• You're excited to perform as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) responsible for inspection, review, and verification of contractors' work efforts, reports, plans and invoices for the organization's contracts.
• You're thrilled meeting with USPTO employees throughout the organization in the course of developing programs, managing completion, serving on special planning committees, and interacting with user division analysts to ascertain their communications requirements.
• Experience serving as a Project Manager responsible for small-to-large projects from initiation to completion; and
• Experience preparing cost analysis to support budget projections for long-range space or expansion plans.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Experience independently conducting surveys and site inspections related to construction and renovation projects;
• Experience planning and implementing projects to promote efficient use of space to include construction management, site organization and customer coordination;
• Experience serving as a Project Manager responsible for small-to-large projects from initiation to completion; and
• Experience preparing cost analysis to support budget projections for long-range space or expansion plans.

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

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Conditions of Employment

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.

The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.