Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Building Manager (Chief, Building Management Section)
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Summary
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in Facility Management Programs, including preventative maintenance of building infrastructure, design and construction, utility functions, heating and cooling systems, life safety, security, parking and traffic management. Experience with GSA real property leasing procedures and lease management supporting federal facility operations. Experience in contract management of service and construction contracts related to building management. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Major Duties
Responsible for the guidance and direction of the Building Management Section of the Facilities Management Branch. Responsible for oversight of all aspects of the Building Management Section which includes design and construction of new and existing space, space utilization management, supervision of the operation of all building operations systems which include utilities, heating and cooling systems, domestic water distribution systems, waste collection and efficient exhaust systems, primary and secondary electrical distribution systems, building elevator operations and maintenance, building life safety equipment, building security functions, occupant emergency planning and building evacuation programs, supervision of the building cleaning, custodial, and commissary operations. Has a large number of tenants who constantly compete for resources. This requires extra attention for needs related to cleaning, parking and renovations. This person must always exercise a great deal of tact and personal relation skills in resolving complaints and completing request for services.
Requirements
Career Transition Programs (CTAP): This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Required Documents
Failure to provide legible required documents and/or follow the prescribed format often results in removal from consideration. If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD-214, or Transcripts. Resume (limited to 2 pages) must include your name, contact information, and relevant experience (cover letter optional). Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence of qualifying experience (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, MOU, etc.). If providing a memorandum, it must follow the format below AND clearly cite the duties performed. To receive credit for experience, your resume and/or any satisfactory evidence must include: Start date and end date in month/year format (MM/YYYY) AND Number of hours worked per week. SF-50: If you are a current/former federal government employee, you must provide an unredacted copy of your latest SF-50. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. A copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation. Proof of CTAP eligibility, Click Here, if applicable. College transcript: includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded (if applicable). NOTE: If you are selected, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day. Professional Certification/License For more help, visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.
How to Apply
You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. USAJOBS Help Center - How to Add a Resume to Your Profile All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on 10/21/2026. If applicable see Notice for Preference Eligible Veterans Applicants Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact National Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator (NRAC) at [email protected] for assistance. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090458