- Position Title
- Space Management Specialist
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO - ADSR-23-12075470-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit)
3.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
4.
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
5.
If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Space Management Specialist position with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Your resume and the responses you provide will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
In order to qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11).
Do you have specialized experience maintaining space planning activities and data, including seat assignments, and space allocation floor plans?
Do you have specialized experience maintaining space planning activities and data, including seat assignments, and space allocation floor plans?
2.
In order to qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12).
Do you have specialized experience managing and maintaining all space planning activities and data, including seat assignments, and space allocation floor plans; validating and ensuring data quality, collecting and integrating floor plans and seating updates for use by senior level management, team members and facilities management; collecting and analyzing space utilization data, forecasting space needs for future years?
Do you have specialized experience managing and maintaining all space planning activities and data, including seat assignments, and space allocation floor plans; validating and ensuring data quality, collecting and integrating floor plans and seating updates for use by senior level management, team members and facilities management; collecting and analyzing space utilization data, forecasting space needs for future years?
3.
Do you possess a current /Active FAC COR Level II Certification?
4.
Do you have the ability to obtain FAC COR I Certification within the first 3 months and obtain your FAC COR II Certification within the first year?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
5.
Establishes space standards, ensures floor plans & seat assignments are up to date by conducting space audits; vet requests for space and make space allocation recommendations to senior management space officials.
6.
Collaborates and evaluates proposals for facilities renovation and expansion to ensure they align with the goals of the institution and are responsible/appropriate in terms of resource and square footage requirements.
7.
Plans independently and prepares reports, writes correspondence, or other working documents related to space planning, utilization and allocation activities involving complex program issues.
8.
Collects space and seat data in order to make update the space inventory database. Makes recommendations to leadership, briefing documented information.
9.
Studies agency, office, or work group operations, structure, workflow, equipment, mission and other technical aspects for space and move planning.
10.
Assures that projects will provide maximum use of space, promote efficient operations, and meets space utilization goals.
11.
Partners with the Subject Matter Experts necessary for the integration of safety and security measures making certain that adequate building systems are available.
12.
Creates short- and long-term facilities plans, forecasting space requirements and occupancy plans as needed to assist in decision making for management teams.
13.
Provides demonstrated knowledge of the concepts, theories, and precedents involved in space planning, occupancy planning and space management.
14.
Reads and interprets floor plans and engineering design drawings.
15.
Applies fact-finding and investigative techniques to fully define programmatic requirements for all space planning projects.
16.
Assures that projects will be economical, provide maximum use of space, and promote efficient operations.
17.
Communicates effectively with senior management, employees, and customers of Government agencies, and private industry at a myriad of levels.
18.
Works with users/customers and management to obtain information in order to develop an understanding of needs; and recommends solutions, process changes, or appropriate utilization of physical space.
19.
Serves as a liaison with officials regarding accuracy of data and details of project requirements; works with users and management to obtain information and develop an understanding of needs; and recommends solutions.
20.
Easily and accurately describes agreed upon space allocation standards to customers and all management levels providing guidance for appropriate occupancy of space.