Building Manager
Washington, DC - USA
Job Summary
We are the nations art museum home to a renowned collection of over 160000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each yearwith even more onlinemaking us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall admission to the West and East Buildings Sculpture Garden special exhibitions and public programs is always free.
This position is in the Facilities Management Divisions BuildingServices Department (AFM-BS). The Gallery is comprised of approximately 1.3 million square feet of
building space including the East and West buildings the Connecting Link and the Sculpture Garden onthe National addition there is a warehouse and shop facility several condominium apartmentsleased offices and an art storage facility. This position oversees and directs all housekeeping activities forGallery properties.
Duties for this position include
- Provides leadership oversight of service contracts forwindow cleaning carpet cleaning trash removal and recycling.
- Develops performance goals and evaluates work performance of staff
- Provides leadership and guidance regarding workplace safety customer service and operational excellence.
- Plans organizes directs and evaluates comprehensive custodial operations throughout museum facilities.
- Advises leadership on major work needed including the need for new equipment and replacement of existing equipment.
- You must be a United States Citizen.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements seeQualification Standards Handbook forGeneral Schedule Positionsviewable on OPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
Specialized Experience Statement GS-10: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or private sector; discussing complaints regarding custodial services with key stakeholders; planning/directing the various aspects of building management programs; directing the work of a smaller number of subordinate trade/custodial workers and setting work schedules
Specialized Experience Statement GS-11: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the GS-10 level in the Federal service or private sector managing the operation of one or more buildings and the surrounding property for an art museum; directing comprehensive building management programs; AND preforming work of building management methods/development of standard building management practices.
OPM Qualifications Standard:
Individual Occupational Requirements: Building Management Series 1176 Associated Group standard: General Schedule Qualification Standards
Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria:
Requires ongoing certification as a contracting officers representative
Ability to bend stretch reach and stand/walk for long periods of time
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather
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.
This position does not have an education requirement.
The National Gallery of Art fosters a fair workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The EEO policy is found at: than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
This position is not includedin the bargaining unit.
Relocation expenses will notbe paid.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy:
Veterans Information: Service Registration: Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility
requirements visit the following websites:
- Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
- Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
- Other Special Appointment Authorities
Reasonable Accommodation Requests:The National Gallery of Art provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the contact person listed in this announcement.
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.
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Required Experience:
Manager