Space Management Specialist

SECNAV•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Space Management Specialist serves in the Facilities and Support Services Division (FSSD) of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy – Management. The role supports space management through space planning and facilities operations, and coordinates with engineers, architects, and project leads to integrate related building features, including plumbing, lighting, power, and structures. The specialist oversees and inspects contract construction projects, coordinates construction schedules with contractors and building or construction-area occupants, and designs and analyzes buildings, facilities, and interior and exterior utility services. During construction, the specialist ensures materials and workmanship meet prescribed standards and that designs comply with National Fire Protection Association codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level, including overseeing space planning and facilities operations and developing plans, models, maps, and analytical or graphical software products such as CADD drawings, specifications, and other technical documents. The position may involve travel to domestic and international locations, including remote or isolated sites, and requires maintaining unescorted access to the Pentagon and an interim and/or final security clearance. No education qualification is required.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience overseeing space planning and facilities operations to support space management.
Experience developing plans, models, maps, and analytical/graphical software products, such as CADD, to produce drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.
Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entering on duty.
Must maintain unescorted access to the Pentagon.
May be required to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
A retired military member appointed to a civilian position within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with professional engineers, architects, and project leads to ensure proper integration of plumbing, lighting, power, structures, and related features.
Maintain oversight of and inspect contract construction projects.
Coordinate construction schedules between contractors and building or construction-area occupants.
Design and analyze buildings, facilities, and interior and exterior utility services required to support space use and occupants.
Manage projects during construction to ensure materials and workmanship meet prescribed standards and designs comply with National Fire Protection Association codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Participate in cross-functional team projects as management deems necessary.