Space Management Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Administration, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as Space Management Specialist.
This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
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Duties
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Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, develops and implements real estate projects in accordance with U.S General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) space acquisition, management and administration policies, standards and procedures.
• Manages various aspects of the design and construction of EOIR Headquarters and Court facilities, including the development of space and acquisition plans, review of space layouts, and associated budget costs.
• Utilizes computer-aided design software to develop construction and renovation specifications and to plan, develop and recommend space changes and modifications.
• Reviews and evaluates cost estimates of projects and confers with the identified project manager on project-related tasks, i.e. signage, purchases and deliveries and moves and relocations.
• Manages and leads projects involving a variety of duties, including interaction with customers, analyzing space problems, evaluating space requests, developing space management plans, presenting briefings and reports and developing short- and long-term strategic plans.
• Keeps abreast of current, changing, and new basic real estate and leasing terminology necessary to develop space requirements, provide space planning and utilization support, technical advice, staff coordination and consultation on space management matters.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Space Management Specialist, at GS-1101-13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible. Please see Required Documents for additional information). Time-in-grade requirements also apply to VEOA applicants having held a GS position in the past year.
FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties:

• Management of all aspects of projects to include acquisition, design, construction, renovation, and administration.
• Developing, and reviewing space layouts using computer aided design software (such as AutoCAD) to ensure functional requirements and design criteria are met;
• Oversee construction projects to verify completion and ensure that the project schedule and budget are met.
• Recommend changes and modifications to projects as appropriate.
• Monitor fund availability to ensure new acquisitions, renovations, or other improvement are within budget.
• Communicating with various levels of management regarding project schedule, status, and funding.
• Conducting project meetings with various service providers and stakeholders.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 08/18/2026 of this announcement.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 08/18/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):
These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy
Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
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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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