Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Facilities (SF). SF provides world-class stewardship of Smithsonian buildings, gardens, and facilities - operating, maintaining, and ensuring a safe, secure, healthy environment that enhances the Smithsonian experience for all. Responsibilities The Program Manager (Maintenance Projects) directs and coordinates developing and implementing policies and programs related to the operations, safety, maintenance, and infrastructure planning of Smithsonian Facilities' facility maintenance projects. In this position, you will: Plan, organize, direct, and supervise a staff of 13+. Plan and carry out the full range of supervisory and managerial authorities related to the assignment of work, coordination with other programs, management advisory services, technical work direction. Manage projects requiring substantial technical effort, including planning, design, engineering, construction, resource management, and contracting. Interact with other public sector organizations, as well as with staff throughout SF and the Smithsonian, various tenant organizations representatives, contractors, and vendors. Represent SF on building management matters and obligate the organization to a course of action, including expenditures of funds and use of manpower. Lead the formulation of plans, policies, procedures, and budgets across offices and divisions. Participate in developing, evaluating, and improving Smithsonian-wide standards, policies, plans, and programs necessary to develop processes that improve contract management. Manage Facility Contracting Programs (FCP), which includes Central Maintenance Contracts, CMMR, and non-CMMR projects that support projects funded by the trust, grants, and other sources in partnership with the SF Stakeholders, OFMR Zone Management, and Museums. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as leading multiple maintenance or construction projects; independently developing and providing technical solutions to problems encountered during the administration of construction and maintenance contracts; monitoring and soliciting input from other departments; acting as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in the management and administration of maintenance and construction projects; and performing technical submittal reviews and evaluation of comments provided by team members. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Education Additional Information This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
