Supervisory Program Specialist

Summary

If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, consider joining the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), as a Supervisory Program Specialist (Facilities Liaison and Space Management).

Duties

• Ensuring the coordination and functionality of infrastructure elements, including, buildings, grounds, and space.
• Directing, overseeing, and implementing policy, procedure, budgeting, management, and operations for NIEHS programs.
• Providing leadership to a staff of professionals, providing a variety of services including developing and implementing NIEHS facility and space management program.
• Oversees the day - to - day administrative and managerial operations of the Space and Facilities and Liaison team.
• Serving as key analyst and advisor for the utilization and acquisition of all space occupied by NIEHS.

Qualifications

You qualify for this Supervisory Program Specialist, at the GS-14 level, you must have (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS- 13 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Analyzing facility, space utilization, or infrastructure support requirements and developing recommendations to improve space allocation, operational efficiency, and long-range planning; 2) Coordinating facility, space management, or related administrative support activities with managers, technical staff, engineers, service providers, or other organizational stakeholders; 3) Contributing to the development, interpretation, or implementation of policies, procedures, plans, or guidance related to facilities, space management, resource utilization, or organizational support services; 4) Leading projects, work groups, or staff activities by setting priorities, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and ensuring work products meet program objectives, schedules, and applicable requirements. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13047582

How to apply

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