Project Manager, GS 13(FBI Employees Only)Resource Management Unit/TSC/Vienna, VA

Job Opening: 56608
Open to current, permanent FBI employees in all locations
Opening Date: August 13, 2024
Closing Date: August 27, 2024
Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS Penny Reed at Pireed@fbi.gov
Job Summary
Position: Project Manager, GS-0301-13
Division: Terrorist Screening Center
Unit: Resource Management
Location: Vienna, VA
Working Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Flexible between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.)
Salary: GS13: $117,962.00 - $153,354.00 (Locality)
Full Performance level: GS13
Number of Positions Available: 1
Duration: Full Time
Applicants may be eligible for up to a 20% relocation incentive. You will be required to sign a 2-year service agreement upon receipt of the relocation incentive. To be eligible for a relocation incentive, proof of change in residency will be required.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Key Requirements
• Must be a current, permanent FBI employee
• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
TSC Mission
The TSC's mission is to consolidate the U.S. Government's approach to national security screening and provide for the appropriate and lawful use of identity information in screening processes while protecting privacy and safeguarding civil liberties. The TSC's vision is to be the primary resource for the U.S. Government's domestic and international security by providing watchlisting, screening, and intelligence information sharing through customer service and focused mission support.
TSC Facilities Background
The TSC Facilities Office, part of the Resource Management Unit, handles the delegated operations and maintenance of a specialized purpose-built leased facility with seating for approximately 700 people, two mission critical tier 3 data centers, and a 24/7 operations call center. Full duties of the TSC Facilities Office, handled by a combination of FBI employees and specialized contractor support, include management of the following: Data center electrical and HVAC support systems for two tier 3 data centers and the office. This includes a glycol pumping system, cooling towers, valve systems, BAS, 30 CRAC units, 10 air handlers, 22 dry coolers, ~60 VAVs. Electrical systems include seven 1500kwh diesel generators and 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel, two 3500kw electrical services and transformers, rotary UPS system, static UPS system, static transfer switch, two large electrical switchgear rooms, distribution throughout the facility including lights and outlets. Carpentry work for maintenance, minor alterations, and improvements for space needs. Domestic plumbing maintenance and repairs. Fire alarm system, data center fire suppression systems, fire sprinkler systems. Freight elevator and three passenger elevators. Vehicle barriers, gates, and perimeter fences. Telecommunications Specialist handling telephone system, mission critical 24/7 operations call center system, outside PRI circuits. AV Specialist handling A/V systems for conference rooms and auditorium. Electronic Technicians handling locks, badge readers, alarm systems, and camera systems. Health and Safety program in conjunction with FFD OSEP Bucar Fleet management for the division.
Major Duties
• Serve as a project management advisor for TSC Facilities Office projects, tasks, and ongoing duties. This includes space renovations/alterations, equipment replacements, major repairs, and facility improvements. Assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems or satisfy expectations. Translate functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design. Provide quality outcomes based on knowledge, experience, and critical thinking. Develop, schedule, coordinate, and manage projects and resources; assess and mitigate risks; and ensure products and services fulfill requirements and standards.
• Independently produce excellent written reports and documents with professional formatting, spelling, and grammar. Expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are required. Experience with Microsoft Visio and Access are preferred. Reporting audience includes Facilities personnel and management, as well division front office up to the Assistant Director level.
• Prepare, justify and/or administer the budget for facilities projects; plan, administer and monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness. Conduct cost-benefit analyses; quantify tangible and intangible benefits; etc. Ensure that project objectives align with corporate strategy. Assist in the development of annual spend plans for the Facilities Office.
• Work with other Facilities Team personnel on projects and tasks, including Electronics Technicians, Telecommunications Specialist, AV Specialist, O&M support (electricians, plumbers, carpenters), and critical facility systems personnel (HVAC, emergency power, life safety, etc.). Integrate other service providers, such as IT support, GSA, and the landlord.
• Make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceive impact and implications of decisions; commit to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; cause change. Adapt work behavior in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; effectively deal with ambiguity. Present sound alternative approaches to solve problems. Develop, prepare and present comprehensive written documentation and briefings.
• Inspire, motivate and guide others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develop and sustain cooperative working relationships. Encourage and facilitate cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; foster commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust. Equip the organization by becoming a Certified Project Manager through education, training and experience.
• Create, respond to, and update tickets in various systems related to the duties of the Facilities Office. Monitor the Facilities Office group email box for matters requiring attention and action. Procure products and services with a Government Purchase Card and SHOP requisitions in furtherance of Facilities and Resource Management Unit duties. Conduct market research, draft procurement documents, work with contracting officers and program managers. Escort outside vendors supporting Facilities, Resource Management Unit, and TSC tasks. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.
If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:
• Communication
• Organizing and Planning
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Analytic Thinking
• Project Management
Specialized Experience (SE):
GS13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
• Must have experience managing complex projects for critical services.
• Must have excellent writing, spelling, and grammar skills to produce professional email, presentations, and reports to unit, section, and division management.
• Must have experience working independently on tasks from start to finish, taking the initiative to produce results.
. How to Apply
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply. If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Required Documents
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:
1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
What to Expect Next
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Additional Information
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama by 2024, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere.
• Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.
a. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Inconsistent."
b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.
• Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing and Administrative Unit / International Operations Division of their application for this position.
• Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one-year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.
• Current tax law impacts your transfer by making your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact HQ_DIV12_Online_Transfer_Issues for information regarding taxable expenses. For additional insight on the personal impact of the IRS tax rules, you may wish to contact the IRS or a tax professional. Federal Travel Regulation provides that the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) plus the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) are designed to "substantially reimburse" an employee for the additional Federal, State, and Local taxes associated with a change of duty station and the FBI has the authority to compensate employees through the WTA and RITA.
• Employees selected for promotions at the GS-12 level or higher, as well as employees selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):
a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
d. Specific duties performed
Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.
During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to a sincerely held religious belief or medical disability for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.
This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit.

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