Support Services Specialist

Duties

WHAT IS THE (FMSS) FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

(17) Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

Facilities Management and Security Services Operations Mid-Atlantic

(3) Vacancies: LANHAM-SEABROOK, MD and NEWARK, DE

(3) Vacancies: WASHINGTON, DC, DC and KEARNEYSVILLE, WV

(11) Vacancies: TAMPA, FL; MIAMI, FL; JACKSONVILLE, FL; ORLANDO, FL; PLANTATION, FL

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

Project Management Duties:

• Responsible for the planning, scheduling, development, coordination, implementation, and assessment of REFM projects generally under 10,000 square feet, some which may be complex, vague, and sensitive, as well as broad in scope. Develops detailed plans that address issues pertaining to office locations, space realignments, construction, budget, preparation of and resolution for new leases or renewals, furniture and equipment and addressing long-range space acquisition or reduction needs.
  
  Consults with managers and peers to identify and define customer needs and requirements. Provides formal and ad hoc presentations to management as required or requested. Prepares position/decision/executive summary papers that present and/or discuss alternative approaches.

• Utilizes the full range of project management skills in the accomplishment of work assignments. These may include developing workstation layouts according to the negotiated agreements; timelines for property requests; ensuring discarded equipment is properly recycled in accordance with standards. Coordinates efforts with other entities in executing and tracking various phases of a project from concept through completion.

Program Management Duties:

• Proactively identifies program needs and independently performs a wide range of actions including planning, developing, analyzing, managing and implementing services. Responsible for multiple and varied support services programs.

• Consults with managers to identify/define customer needs and requirements relative to support services programs. Provides a wide range of technical information to managers. Identifies, researches and provides customers with ongoing updated information regarding the latest in logistical programs.

Contract Administration Duties:

• May serve as the designated Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for national and local contracts or be responsible for coordinating the security clearance process for all contractors through the National Background Investigation Center (NBIC).

• Monitors contract performance and assure that the Contractor performs the contract in accordance with its terms, conditions and the performance work statement. Record and notify the Contracting Officer of incidents of faulty or nonconforming work, delays or problems and recommend correction actions. Contacts remote customers to determine if contractor delivered goods or services timely and accurately.

This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S.
  
  Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S.
  
  Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S.
  
  Citizen (Form FS-240))

• Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/(https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.

• This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights

• FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement

• FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.

• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.

• The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S.
  
  Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service.

One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

EDUCATION/GENERAL EXEPERIENCE GS-05: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to at least GS-04, is qualifying for GS-05 level positions. General experience is experience that involved dealing with others in person-to-person work situations, in obtaining and providing a variety of services for an organization, or other work that demonstrated the ability to successfully perform the work of the position to be filled, such as a customer service associate gathering, analyzing, and researching customer requirements for resolution of issues.

OR

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, is qualifying for GS-05 level positions.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying for grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Experience using methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services such as, managing tickets (e.g., customer request such as locksmith services, furniture move) and working with support staff to resolve customer issues (e.g. workplace standards, furniture and equipment acquisition, safety, security, etc.) gaining cooperation and coordinating the work of others to insure the process is completed; Experience using project management techniques such as assisting contracting officer by monitoring vendors, helping with a move, labeling boxes, direct movers to be completed.

Communicating verbally and in writing to obtain and gather information from customers and other service providers. Work that included study, analysis, or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures. Budget administration, program analysis, or other work with support services programs to facilitate the work of an organization. Experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support services and functions (e.g., typing, communications, mail processing, purchase of supplies/equipment and maintenance, property management etc.). Work that required monitoring and coordinating administrative and processing work of subordinate elements through a system of internal procedures, controls, production, progress reporting, etc., to insure the efficient operation of an organization.

OR

EDUCATION: One (1) full academic year of graduate-level education in a Major study in Public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled.

OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying for grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Experience using methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services such as, managing a program (e.g., motor vehicle program, mailroom services program) and assisting with other facility programs to resolve customer issues (e.g., workplace standards, furniture and equipment acquisition, safety, security, etc.). Experience planning, organizing, and controlling work assignments (e.g., managing a segment of a move project) and coordinating the work of other service providers (e.g., vendors, technology experts). Experience with project management techniques sufficient to plan, execute and monitor work assignments and/or special projects. Communicating verbally and in writing to obtain, gather and handle sensitive information from customers and other service providers, maintain project documents; and maintain harmonious relationships with all parties.

OR

EDUCATION: Two (2) years or a master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major study of public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying for grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

(QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED IN EDUCATION SECTION)

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

(QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED)

EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Experience with a range of concepts practices, regulations, policies and precedents associated with support services programs (e.g., IRM, MOU, Treasury and Agency directives, Occupancy Agreements between GSA and IRS,); Experience with project and lease management techniques sufficient to plan, execute and monitor work assignments and/or special projects; using methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services to plan, organize, and control work involving managing programs (e.g., shred program, labor services program); and managing other facility program; Consulting methods and communicating techniques both verbally and in writing to consult, cooperate, coordinate and negotiate tactfully and persuasively with others in resolving issues which can be sensitive and controversial in nature, maintaining invoices, paying customers and updating reports.

OR

EDUCATION: Three (3) years or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying for grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

(END OF QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS)

EDUCATION:

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).

• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.

• The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

• This is a bargaining unit position.

• Tour of Duty: Day Shift

• Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.

• In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.

• Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.
  
  Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder

• If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.

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