Special Spaces Building Management

Patent and Trademark Office•Alexandria, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of Administrative Services (OAS), Workplace Strategy and Design Management Division (WSDM), Building and Project Management Branch. The Branch manages space and facilities projects, facility management services, and maintenance for USPTO facilities throughout the United States. The role performs building management, facility management, and lease support services, with responsibility for Special Spaces at the Alexandria, Virginia, main campus. The position oversees building management operations supporting leased facilities across the USPTO campus, warehouses, and Regional Office locations. It assesses the need and timing of repairs and coordinates repair work within budget and operational requirements. It supports maintenance management and energy conservation programs, and coordinates with project managers on renovation planning and implementation. The role also maintains performance records for leases, contracts, reimbursable services, and facility operations. As the subject matter expert for Special Space building and facility management, the employee provides technical and operational support from project initiation through completion and serves as the primary contact for Special Space occupants. The employee prepares briefings, reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, and represents USPTO and OAS in meetings with lessors, Department of Commerce officials, and GSA representatives on building management matters. The worksite is in Alexandria, Virginia, and in-person presence is required for on-site functions. Situational telework may be available in accordance with agency policy and business-unit discretion; the agency currently allows 52 hours of telework per leave year.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or nationality.
One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service.
Experience reviewing or inspecting leased or government facilities for compliance with contract, lease, or service standards, and recommending or coordinating corrective actions for deficiencies.
Experience performing contract or lease administration duties, such as monitoring vendor or contractor performance, reviewing invoices or deliverables, and tracking service requirements against funding or budget constraints.
Experience coordinating with project managers, facility staff, or other stakeholders on renovations, construction, or space-planning efforts.
Experience serving as a point of contact for facility-related issues among building occupants, contractors, or external partners, including preparing written communications for management.
Meet applicable time-in-grade/band and all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Pass a background investigation and fingerprint check; the position is designated Public Trust with a moderate risk level.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
Complete a one-year probationary period if required upon selection.

Responsibilities

Oversee building management operations for leased facilities across the USPTO campus, warehouses, and Regional Office locations.
Determine the need and timing of repairs and coordinate actions to complete repairs within budget and operational requirements.
Support development, implementation, and monitoring of USPTO maintenance management and energy conservation programs.
Coordinate with WSDM project managers to support renovation planning and implementation.
Maintain performance records on leases, contracts, reimbursable services, and facility operations for contracting officers, Finance personnel, and management officials.
Serve as the subject matter expert for building and facility management matters involving Special Spaces at the Alexandria main campus, providing technical and operational support from project initiation through completion.
Serve as the primary contact for Special Space occupants and address facility-related needs and concerns.
Provide leadership with briefings, reports, presentations, and recommendations concerning Special Space operations, facility requirements, deficiencies, corrective actions, and related building management issues.
Represent USPTO and OAS in meetings with lessors, Department of Commerce officials, and GSA representatives regarding custodial services, building maintenance and repairs, energy conservation, safety, environmental programs, and related building management activities.