Duties

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The Space Coordinator's role is to develop the plans, processes and procedures to enable ODNI to optimize the usable space in our buildings and develop plans, papers, and assessment tools to communicate those options to senior leadership. Other major duties include:

Contribute to the development of processes to monitor the dissemination of information, continually improving and maintaining suspense database systems; maintain records in compliance with regulations and sensitive compartmentation.

Space Planning and Design: Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit (or similar) software to create, revise, and maintain detailed floor plans, layouts, and 3D models for office, warehouse, or campus spaces. Disseminate space planning information and guide the availability of usable space.

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to assess space needs and propose optimized configurations.

Inventory and Allocation: Track and manage space inventory, including common areas, room assignments, furniture placement, and capacity planning.

Monitor current and projected occupancy rates and recommend reallocations to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.

Project Coordination: Lead space-related projects such as office relocations and expansions.

Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with organizational goals.

Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all space designs adhere to building codes, accessibility standards (e.g., ADA), and sustainability guidelines. Prepare reports on space utilization metrics, forecasting future needs using data analysis tools.

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for space-related inquiries from employees, department heads, and executives. Facilitate move-ins, move-outs, and space audits to support business growth and operational needs.

Identify opportunities for space improvements, such as ergonomic enhancements or technology integrations, and implement changes using AutoCAD for precise visualizations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.

Qualifications

This is an excepted service open to the public and all current federal employees at and one grade below. Current federal employees at and one grade below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-11 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement).

FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS

All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]).

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

Mandatory Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related design field (or equivalent professional experience in design).

Prior experience in space planning, facilities coordination, or a similar role, with a demonstrated design or engineering background.

Proficiency in AutoCAD (essential; experience with versions 2020 or later preferred), including 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and layering techniques. Familiarity with related software like Revit, SketchUp, or Microsoft Visio is a plus.

Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex information from multiple sources.

Research, planning, and organization skills, and ability to manage changing and competing priorities under strict timelines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Desired Requirements:

Familiarity with related software like Revit, SketchUp, or Microsoft Visio is a plus.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Additional information

JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL

Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

SALARY DETERMINATION

The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Chief of Human Resource Management.

In some cases when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to, and not less than, the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum step rate of the GS grade to which assigned.

RELOCATION EXPENSES

For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.