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Dept of General Services

BUILDING MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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A Facilities Specialist or Coordinator is in charge of building and equipment maintenance, building security systems, emergency plans, often for specific buildings only. May be involved in planning of new facilities. Acts as contact person between employees and outside contractors.

$79,135 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

BUILDING MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Dept of General Services - 3.8 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $80,784 - $103,333 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Customer complaint resolution Full Job Description This position is located in the Facility Management Division (FMD) of the Department of General Services (DGS). The Facility Management Division is responsible for the oversight of the safety, maintenance and repair of District owned properties, including schools, mixed use facilities parks and recreational facilities, fire and police stations as well as District office buildings and facilities. This position will serve as the assistant to an Area Manager responsible for the day-to-day operations of a group of buildings/facilities within a designated service area totaling approximately one million square feet of space. The incumbent implements the facility management and building operations maintenance, repair, renovation and improvement program for several District Government owned and leased building/facilities and their adjacent grounds. Duties and Responsibilities Coordinates and monitors the operations and maintenance activities performed in District-owned and leased buildings and facilities, ensuring that building systems, grounds, and related services meet established operational standards. Reviews and interprets new or revised policies, directives, and procedures; advises the supervisor and operational staff on their impact on daily work, long-range plans, major projects, and internal management or operational processes. Coordinates work activities across assigned facilities by reviewing schedules, project proposals, and cost considerations; ensures adherence to established procedures, avoidance of duplication, and timely completion of assigned tasks. Investigates discrepancies, service issues, and customer complaints; prepares reports of findings and recommends corrective actions. Conducts ongoing inspections of buildings and leased spaces to verify that work performed by trade staff and contractors conforms to specifications, safety requirements, and work orders. Reviews supply and material requests to ensure appropriate inventory levels for daily operations; evaluates recommendations for the survey, replacement, or upgrade of obsolete or inefficient building equipment. Maintains and updates reporting systems to provide accurate and timely information to the supervisor regarding operational issues, facility conditions, and other sensitive matters. Participates in the continuous review of building services to assess effectiveness, identify improvement needs, and support achievement of the facilities program' objectives and broader District Government goals
Qualifications and Education Specialized Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression Licensures/Certifications A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required Work Environment The work involves safety precautions when visiting properties/facilities that require wearing a hard had during walk-throughs, investigations and inspections, also performs assignments in an office setting.
Other Significant Factors Tour of Duty:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Incumbent is "on-call" to respond to emergency situations twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade:
CS-1176-12
Type of Appointment:
Career Service (Permanent)
Promotion Potential:
No known promotion potential. Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Essential Designation:
This position is designated as "Essential". An "Essential" employee will be required to report to work or stay at work during a declared emergency or government closing. "Essential" employees are not permitted to telework/telecommute during an emergency or government shutdown .
Position Designation:
This job is classified as "security sensitive" due to the position's duties and responsibilities. Security sensitive positions are positions of special trust that may be reasonably expected to affect the access to or control of activities, systems, or resources that are subject to misappropriation, malicious mischief, damage, or loss or impairment of control of communication
EEO Statement:
The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance