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Summary As a Smart Buildings Specialist, you will participate in supporting region-wide Smart Building initiatives, which includes the evaluation and ongoing monitoring of current building system technologies for present use in the most efficient manner. Location of position: Public Buildings Service, Region 5, Facilities Management & Services Programs Division. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities The Facilities Management & Services Programs Division oversees regional programs related to the management and operation of space under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the Public Buildings Service (PBS), both federally-owned and leased. This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. Positions include routine telework that are geographically specific to: Chicago, IL; Springfield, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Milwaukee, WI; Detroit, MI; Battle Creek, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN and Fort Snelling, MN. If you are selected for this position, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assists in monitoring the implementation of new building technologies for designated facilities; including Building Automation Systems (BAS) used in the construction, modernization, and reprogramming of existing systems to ensure compliance with the regional program goals. Review of project specifications and network diagrams to ensure building system design specifications are in conformance with program policies and requirements and include best Building Monitoring and Control (BMC) technology in context of building and tenants needs. Plans, organizes, and implements a variety of Senior Smart Building projects. Inspects building systems to monitor performance and status of Smart Building (SB) upgrades. The incumbent shall be responsible for coordinating with key stakeholders including the PB-ITS Building and Energy Systems team, starting with project planning and sourcing, for applicable contract and implementation requirements. Collaborates with regional peers and senior Smart Building (SB) specialists to contribute towards regional success with Smart Building (SB) program objectives and may be responsible for program compliance or a subset of the program. Monitor monthly individual building energy usage to ensure usage reduction goals are on target with program objectives. Provides recommendations to minimize energy usage and associated costs. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required. If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-12 salary range starts at $86,962 per year. Salary is determined by the location for which you are selected. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is technical experience in the implementation and use of building automation systems and building analytic programs, including installation, commissioning and ongoing user support to maximize benefits of systems. This experience must include collaborating with IT services staff to address systems integration issues and providing solutions to senior management regarding such systems and programs. Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information - This position is eligible for the bargaining unit If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # 5P-2024-0058. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.