Space Project Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Commerce; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Workplace Strategy & Design Management Division seeks qualified candidates for a position requiring extensive experience in real property planning and project management.

The role emphasizes surveys, space optimization, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure efficient use of space in federal facilities. You will evaluate programs, manage projects from initiation to completion, and prepare cost analyses to support long-range space development and expansion

Qualifications

• 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.

Job description

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. 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 Experienceis 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.