Summary As an Equipment and Facilities Specialist, you provide expert insight and technical assessments in the development and interpretation of varied system and equipment maintenance and operations for the Colorado and Mountain Plains of the Rocky Mountain Service Center. Location of position: This position is located in the Public Buildings Service (PBS), Rocky Mountain Region in Lakewood, CO and Montana. We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities The major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Troubleshoots and evaluate proposed solutions provided by the operations & maintenance contractor for effectiveness and to substantiate the need for repair/replacement and/or will make recommendations for upgrades/redesigns. Manages the quality assurance inspection program for the preventive maintenance (PM) program performed in assigned buildings and/or facilities and prepares reports for program effectiveness. Makes frequent inspections of all phases of work, conducts engineering tests, furnishes technical assistance to supervisors and initiates, or recommends corrective action or improvements in the operation, maintenance, repair and administration. Monitors and inspects assigned facilities' mechanical systems to ensure contractors are operating and maintaining them in such a manner that maximizes mechanical reliability and minimizes system inefficiencies. Creates technical scopes of work and Independent Government Estimates for mechanical repair and replacement projects in Federal Office Buildings and Courthouses. Develops cost estimates for competitive bidding for a variety of multiple-use construction projects. Determines (a) construction operations and methods involved and the time required to complete each phase or feature, (b) various type and capabilities of construction equipment required and cost of operation and maintenance, (c) material types and quantities, and (d) overhead and other costs. Operates as a technical specialist working in collaboration with and in support to customers on projects with a mechanical/HVAC component, proactively translating customer requirements into technical options and solutions resulting in technical projects to address evolving customer workplace needs such as chilled water needs, air conditioning, airflow, computer server room requirements. 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 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. Participate in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), which includes attending meetings and planning activities; and carrying out mission-critical work at a designated location other than your primary work site (which may be outside of your commuting area). 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-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year and varies by location. To qualify at the GS-13: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of procedures and practices concerning maintenance of property facilities, utility systems, buildings and equipment; mastery of facility administration/buildings management operations and the technical aspects of various problems sufficient to determine appropriate facility maintenance procedures; and comprehensive knowledge of operating and maintenance systems including chillers, boilers (low and high-pressure), air handlers, air-filtration systems, energy management systems (EMS), etc. 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 Bargaining Unit Status: - This position is eligible for the bargaining unit Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. 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 # 8P-2024-0019. 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.