About this role
Job SummaryConsistently ranked as among the best places to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent and objective unit within DOI working to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect waste, fraud and abuse within the DOI. We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
QualificationsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. We will only review your resume to determine whether minimum experience requirement(s) have been met. Merit Promotion candidates (Federal employees) must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify for this position, you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Applying Federal facilities regulations and GSA leasing processes to manage facilities programs, including leasing, space planning, physical security, and safety; Analyzing facility needs, including evaluating space utilization, forecasting future requirements, and assessing cost or operational impacts; Identifying facilities, leasing, safety, or security issues; and developing and implementing solutions to resolve operational, compliance, or service-delivery problems; AND Preparing reports, briefings, or recommendations for supervisor/senior leadership on facilities strategy, risks and investment decisions.
Major DutiesThis position is with the Office of Inspector General, Office of Management, Facilities and Operations Services/ Procurement Division, in Herndon, Virginia. This office is responsible for providing facilities operations, administrative services, and facilitating contract and procurement support and related activities to the OIG. As a Support Services Specialist (Facilities Program Analyst), you will integrate facilities planning, leasing, property coordination, physical security considerations, and safety program responsibilities into a cohesive enterprise approach. In this role, you will serve as a principal program analyst and advisor for the organization and colleagues on facilities and space management across a geographically dispersed portfolio of leased office spaces. Major duties include: Serves as a primary coordinator and technical advisor for leasing activities across the organization's portfolio of leased office spaces. Works directly with GSA representatives, leasing specialists, and contracting officials to support acquisition, renewal, modification, and termination of leases. Leads enterprise-level analysis of facilities requirements across multiple geographically dispersed locations, evaluating current and projected space needs, utilization rates, and cost implications. Monitors lease performance, including rent charges, operating costs, and service levels; identifies discrepancies and recommends corrective actions. Prepares detailed reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership on facilities strategy, risks, and investment decisions. Serves as the organization's primary point of contact for facilities-related issues, including building systems, maintenance, and service delivery.RequirementsU.S. citizenship is required. Successful completion of a background investigation. May be subject to initial and random drug testing. May be required to complete a one year probationary period. Initial appointments to the competitive or excepted service will be subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary or trial period, and that in the absence of agency action to retain, such appointments will terminate the day before the anniversary date of the individual's appointment (or sooner), if the certifying official determines that finalizing the appointment would not advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the OIG, and/or otherwise does not promote the efficiency of the service. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for the Selective Service. Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. The incumbent of this position is subject to post-employment screening for criminal conduct. OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report may be required. Time-in-grade requirement - Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.