- Position Title
- Supervisory Building Manager (Branch Chief)
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SH-12661898 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 13, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for reassignment, change to lower grade, or repromotion to a grade you previously held on a permanent basis? Select yes if you currently hold or previously held a permanent position at or above the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement. (NOTE: If the posted position has higher promotion potential than you have held on a permanent basis, you must apply for promotion to receive consideration.)
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
2.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for promotion? Select yes if you have 52 weeks at the next lower grade AND you have not held a permanent position at the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement, OR if this position has higher promotion potential than the positions you have held on a permanent basis.
Preferences
1.
Please enter your Employee Common ID (ECI). Your ECI can be found on the first page of Employee Data. NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
Assessment 1
CONFIRM YOUR ELIGIBILITY ON THE PREVIOUS SCREEN. Read the questions carefully and in their entirety; if you choose incorrectly (or not at all) you will lose consideration for this vacancy.
It is recommended (not required) that you use a computer to apply for this position -- applicants using a phone often miss key information.
If you experience difficulties while applying, use the links on the USAJobs website to seek help. If you're still unable to complete your application, submit a USAJobs Help Desk ticket to resolve the issue. You must also email OPE.Staffing.DCBFM@ssa.gov with the SUBJECT LINE: "APPLICATION ISSUE SH-1266 1898" and provide details of the difficulties you're experiencing (with screenshots if applicable). This email must be received before the announcement closes. Technical difficulties reported after the announcement closes cannot be addressed.
1.
AOC / Assignment: Indicate your current duty assignment. (HINT: on your SSA-45 [in the block named Employer Name and Address] identify each position by DC Level and Office Level to demonstrate that you meet Area of Consideration requirements).
2.
Appointment: Indicate your appointment type -- use blocks 24 and 34 of your most recent SF-50 to assist you. If block 34 shows "1" choose option A, even if you are disabled and/or a veteran.
3.
Appraisal: Are you currently in good standing?
CAUTION: Employees are not-in-good-standing when they are placed on an OPS plan and remain in not-in-good-standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
• successful completion of the OPS plan;
• following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
• voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
CAUTION: Employees are not-in-good-standing when they are placed on an OPS plan and remain in not-in-good-standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
• successful completion of the OPS plan;
• following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
• voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position and/or experience is in another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-12.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of directing, coordinating and/or overseeing building operations, maintenance, repair and improvement projects.
4.
Do you have the Specialized Experience (as described above) required for this position?
The following questions pertain to your overall experience as it relates to this position. Answer Yes or No to each question, as appropriate. Do not overstate your experience. Affirmative responses are subject to verification. Your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have the experience you claim. It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume.
5.
Do you have experience developing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and managing construction project work? (4 points)
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Do you have experience developing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, reviewing, and managing service contract work? (4 points)
7.
Do you have experience confirming the quality of services received for building operations, projects and/or service contracts? (4 points)
8.
Do you have experience analyzing, recommending actions and resolving building emergencies? (4 points)
9.
Do you have experience developing plans and specifications for construction repairs and improvement projects and other building operations work, taking into consideration general layout of buildings, basic understanding of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural systems, etc? (4 points)
10.
Do you have experience preparing requisitions for equipment and supplies for assigned activities? (4 points)
11.
Do you have experience overseeing work of contractors and making final inspections? (4 points)
12.
Do you have experience analyzing laws, regulations and standards to determine impact on building operations, construction projects and service contracts? (4 points)
13.
Do you have experience inspecting buildings, construction projects and/or service contracts for compliance with laws, regulations and standards? (4 points)
14.
Do you have experience managing day-to-day building operations, construction projects and/or service contracts in accordance with laws, regulations and standards? (4 points)
15.
Do you have experience enforcing laws, regulations and standards for building operations, construction projects and/or service contracts? (4 points)
16.
Do you have experience interpreting policies and programs for budget formulation, justifications and execution? (4 points)
17.
Do you have experience developing and submitting documents to support budget formulation, justifications and execution? (4 points)
18.
Do you have experience developing, reviewing and submitting budget and cost estimates for construction projects and service contracts? (4 points)
19.
Do you have experience procuring services for emergency building repairs, routine repairs and improvements? (4 points)
20.
Do you have experience providing information for future projects, contracts or utility costs for budget formulation? (3 points)
21.
Do you have experience justifying, documenting and requesting building operations money correctly from ALEA and Delegations funds (3 points)
22.
Do you have experience developing and maintaining an Internal (SSA) Agency short- and long-range asset management plan? (3 points)
23.
Do you have experience developing and maintaining an External (GSA) Agency short- and long-range asset management plan? (3 points)
24.
Do you have experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with senior management officials to further organizational goals? (4 points)
25.
Do you have experience negotiating and interacting with various managerial and technical personnel, ensuring that policies and procedures are easily understood? (4 points)
26.
Do you have experience advising higher-level management officials and/or subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory personnel on matters related to ongoing building operations (4 points)
27.
Do you have experience conducting pre- proposal, pre-construction and on-going site visits with contractors and program officials? (4 points)
28.
Do you have experience communicating technical advice that impacts buildings operations, service contracts and construction project work? (4 points)
29.
Do you have experience communicating service and delivery expectations to customers? (4 points)
30.
Do you have experience presenting recommendations to management officials, technical personnel and team members (4 points)
31.
Do you have experience preparing and providing written documentation such as reports, proposals, forms, spreadsheets and responses to inquiries? (4 points)
32.
I thoroughly read the preceding questions and have answered them truthfully.
33.
I understand it is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in my resume, all affirmative responses should be addressed in my resume in order for me to receive credit for such experience and I may be asked to provide supporting documentation, describe specific examples of work performed OR support my claim by a practical demonstration.
34.
I read the QUALIFICATIONS, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections of the announcement and understand that my resume must clearly demonstrate my qualifications for this Supervisory Building Manager position.
Your resume must be clear, accurate and specific when describing your experience; e.g., list all positions separately, include full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position, your work schedule (full time or number of part-time hours per week), your grade (if your position is federal) and a comprehensive description the relevant duties performed in each position as they pertain to the SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE required for this position.
35.
I read the resume requirements above and understand that resumes that do not follow these guidelines can cause me to lose consideration.
36.
Per instructions, my resume/SSA-45 clearly identifies my current duty assignment (DC Level and Office Level) to demonstrate that I meet Area of Consideration requirements.
You may update your resume at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Complete this application by uploading your supporting documents and submitting your responses to this questionnaire - see HOW TO APPLY for specific instructions.