Summary As an Equipment Specialist, you will serve as a technical authority developing and performing assigned projects to improve and validate existing HVAC equipment systems and other related mechanical systems. Location of position: Heating Operation & Transmission Division, Office of Facilities Management, National Capital Region, Public Buildings Service Responsibilities Serve as regional technical advisor and ensure proper operation, care, servicing and repair of building systems and equipment in GSA-owned and operated buildings under lease. Provide technical guidance and assistance to Public Buildings Service (PBS) customers service centers to accomplish maintenance management program goals. Identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions to operational, maintenance or repair problems and disposal of items. Provide support, input and evaluation of nationwide policies, programs, and directions for applications throughout the region. Develop and perform projects to improve and validate existing HVAC equipment/mechanical systems. Monitor, control, and coordinate implementation of special program modifications within regional office facilities. Serve as the Regional technical authority on HVAC and other related mechanical systems and equipment, by inspecting and troubleshooting installed HVAC/mechanical systems and equipment in Federal facilities, recommending specific repairs, modifications, and/or replacements as required. Serve as a technical representative to the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for operations, maintenance and/or commercial facility management contracts. Provide technical interpretation of contract specifications during pre-bid and/or pre-work conferences and in response to inquiries from prospective bidders. Oversee advanced meters and ensure preventive maintenance and calibrations are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGE's) and Scopes of Work (SOWs) related to HVAC and other related building systems. Provide technical assistance by responding to directives and inquiries related to building automation systems (BAS) and Energy Management Systems. Provide guidance for maintenance work inspectors to maintain building and building envelope systems standards in Government-owned and leased buildings. 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. Work requires walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing ladders, and at times being in awkward positions while inspecting equipment and facilities. The work is done in both an office setting and outside in areas that are drafty, cold or hot, and/or poorly lighted. 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. NOTE: Qualifications are based on length and level of experience. Therefore, in addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week if part time. Qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, so failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-12 salary range starts at $99,200 per year. 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: Specialized experience is experience in the development, design, evaluation, application, inspection and testing of HVAC and other mechanical systems and related equipment. Function involves solving technical problems that require the application of a practical knowledge of mechanical equipment system design and operation. Perform inspections, provide Contracting Officer Representative (COR) support in monitoring contract administration/performance, conduct tests, prepare reports, develop, and review estimates and make recommendations of an operational nature. Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: - This position is eligible for the bargaining unit Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government 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. 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.