Facility Design and Space Planning Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 121785 - 158322
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Designer/Coordinator and Space Planner within the Facility Services Division Integrated Support Services Directorate (ISS) in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO).The incumbent executes assignments that often involve organizing and managing several separate projects that must be carried out concurrently.
The incumbent implements innovative space management strategies manages furniture inventories and furniture and finish (F&F) contracts recommends innovative and state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve and enhance the flexibility and utilization of workflow process within the office space and represents the office at meetings with senior management as well as vendors suppliers and contractors. The work is largely evaluated in terms of work accomplishments especially when uniquely different or sensitive projects are involved.
Project Development and/or Management Work
Plans directs and designs centralized and mission-specific projects under established and/or proposed the full range of space planning work following a multitude of steps in order to make apositive recommendation on space; makes an inspection of present or proposed space to observe working
conditions; and interviews appropriate staff in each affected division or office to become familiar with essentialspace requirements. Keeps abreast of the newest theories designs and developments in the work environment planningand design and associated fields pertinent to the incumbents duties; and provides advice and makes
recommendations to management regarding the optimal use and management of Library facility space. Develops block allocations of assigned space that incorporate functional adjacencies and preparesplans showing detailed layouts of furniture and partitions for entire projects.
Advises and Consults with other Officials and Professionals
Undertakes special technical studies and assignments as set forth by the Manager. Consults and provides advice in aspecialized area of planning to obtain cooperation and agreement on specific plans and projects such assignmentsmay vary in size scope and complexity.
Centralized Project and Program Management
Serves as project and/or manager for centrally managed activities performing the full range of program/projectmanagement functions for space planning programs and projects. Monitors and creates statements of work for contracts supporting Library facility requirements;evaluates technical proposals; attends all agency/contractor/client meetings including pre-proposal conferences andproject meetings; monitors scheduling of agency/contractor/client responsibilities which include inventoryingfurnishings and space layouts establishing approval dates completing budgets and preparing evaluation reports. Assists in the management of the SUPD Furniture and Furnishings (F&F) budget which includestracking expenditures and ensuring that funds are spent in a manner consistent with Library and office policies andorganizational priorities.
Develops Policies Procedures & Guidelines for Facilities Service Functions and Performs Liaison Activities.
Serves as an authority on space and facilities matters and provides guidance and advice concerningissues that require considerable adaptation and/or interpretation of policies procedures or practices; may performin-depth analyses to assess effectiveness of administrative policies and procedures for facilities service functions;interprets Library of Congress regulations; formulates instructions to implement newly developed or modifiedguidance and recommends modifications when appropriate; reviews updates to facility space design and ergonomicpolicies documents and requirements proposed or initiated by the Library of Congress; and plans organizes andconducts studies or surveys of specialized facilities policies or functions; and recommends and implements newprocedures or guidelines where existing policies are inadequate or nonexistent. Serves as technical expert exercising independence and judgment to develop and maintain effective workingrelationships with a wide range of stakeholders within the office and agency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The position description number is 379575.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
This is a non-supervisory bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws marijuana use is illegal considered criminal activity and can affect your employment at the addition past or current drug use and activities (e.g. selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
- Ability to plan manage and administer operations and facility maintenance programs. **
- Ability to provide contractor oversight to building maintenance and facility services programs. **
- Ability to plan and manage projects. **
- Knowledge of the federal procurement process.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships in areas of facilities management.
- Ability to use innovative thinking and analytical methods to evaluate facility requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
None
Additional information
Althoughit is the Librarys policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information please see:Vetting Process
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please email The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicants college or university or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The lettermust verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the from health care providers are not more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such all positions are in the excepted service.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However not all service unitswithin the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
A Not to Exceed (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.
Are you a veteran Please indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached Veterans Preference will not be considered in the application process.
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Management
- Mac Os
- Clinical Data Management
- Leadership
- AC Maintenance
- Financial Reporting
