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Summary As a Supervisory Mechanical Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for the administration and operation of project management, project negotiations, inspection programs, and updating of mechanical/electrical schematics and drawings for various projects. This position is located in General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the National Capital Region (NCR). We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Manage and administer overall operations for planning and estimating services, project management, and interactions and communications with customers – building managers, tenants, and Service Center Officials. Ensures Facility Engineering and Custodial contractor’s adherence to contract requirements as a Contracting Officer's Representative. Responsible for the administration and operation of project management, project negotiations, inspection programs, and updating of mechanical/electrical schematics and drawings for various projects. Oversees the inspection activities of work performed under construction, minor repair and alterations, preventive maintenance (PM) services of building support equipment and custodial services through automated systems. Assign work to associates considering priorities, difficulty of assignments, and capabilities of employees. Ensures that an adequate amount of work is accomplished and that acceptable quality levels are maintained. Review, accept, reject and amend work products. Responsible for developing and coordinating training programs for personnel. Maintain strong customer relations and communications with customers both external and internal to GSA. Prepare reports regarding effectiveness of operations. Periodically reviews and updates existing operational procedures and recommends any changes to project estimation and inspection program activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job. Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-13 salary range starts at $117,962 per year. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience: Supervising a diversified group of employees to effectively provide information, mentorship, training and leadership in completing work in a timely and satisfactory manner; Employing technical engineering methods, principles, and techniques to test and evaluate systems; Analyzing test data to identify material or equipment deficiencies and preparing report of findings and recommendations; Developing and administering a quality assurance program for the generating plants and steam distribution system; and Providing technical and management support to facilitate the operation of the generating plants and the distribution systems and correctly solve complex engineering repair and operational problems involving the interaction of different types of systems. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: • Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government • Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee • Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.