Building Manager

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Safety, Security, and Asset Management, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Building Manager oversees day-to-day operations, maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of assigned facilities, grounds, equipment, and building systems. The role troubleshoots facility issues and responds to emergencies, monitors contractors and service quality, coordinates with occupants and other building stakeholders, and schedules and prioritizes maintenance and facility services to meet operational needs.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, including all of the following: applying knowledge of facility engineering systems to identify and troubleshoot operations and maintenance issues involving HVAC, controls, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems and finishes; responding to facility operational issues or emergencies and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, work orders, and other facility service requirements; and monitoring contractor performance and conducting inspections or quality reviews to identify and resolve deficiencies.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field; three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a related LL.M.
• Alternatively, a combination of education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for federal employment and meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Appointment is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required; a probationary or trial period may be required.
• Applicants must document experience with specific duties, employment dates, and hours worked per week when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of assigned facilities, grounds, equipment, and building systems.
• Assess and help resolve facility problems involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems, including emergency and unscheduled issues.
• Conduct inspections and walk-throughs, identify deficiencies, monitor contractor performance, and follow up to ensure problems are corrected.
• Coordinate with occupants, maintenance staff, contractors, safety and security personnel, and management to address facility needs and minimize operational disruptions.
• Schedule and prioritize work, review work orders, coordinate outages, and ensure facility services meet operational needs.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, work orders, and other facility service requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to factors including funding availability. Potential incentives include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable annual-leave service for prior non-federal work or uniformed military service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree