Space Management Specialist

Summary

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Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Assets and Facilities Management, in Irving, Texas.

This is a non-brgaining unit position.

Duties

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As a Space Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Implementing space planning activities, and analyses, overseeing, coordinating, and reviewing the adequacy of space requests, special requirements, alterations, improvements, and adjustments necessitated by changes in staffing levels, installation of equipment, technology upgrades, and mission requirements;
• Providing advice and technical support maintaining a comprehensive Real Property Management System for active facilities projects;
• Developing schematic drawings and conducting technical drawing reviews;
• Collaborating with GSA, engineers, and architects in establishing design criteria, standards, layouts and specifications for various offices, centers, units and unique space areas;
• Reviewing and making recommendations in conjunction with pending construction projects to OAFM Management; assisting in the development and decision- making of facility master plans, for specific facilities, and with other government agencies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Time in Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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.

Experience: In order to qualify for the GS-13:

One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Assisting in the implementation and creation of space planning activities, and analyses, coordinating and reviewing the adequacy of space requests, alterations, improvements, and adjustments;
• Maintaining a comprehensive Real Property Management System for active facilities projects and the gathering, refining, cost estimating, and scheduling of facilities projects;
• Developing schematic drawings to create a fluid and functional space that meets all code compliances;
• Collaborating and coordinating program requests with engineers, architects, contractors, and construction managers in establishing design criteria, standards,layouts and specifications for various offices, centers, units and unique space areas;
• Utilizing procurement processes and procedures required to obtain controlled space, government owned space or direct lease space in privately owned buildings.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement closes on 10/26/2026 for receipt of applications. Due to high volume of applicants, the first 100 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants, beyond the first 100, may be considered, upon management's request.

This position is at the full performance level.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

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