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Summary As a Vertical Transportation Specialist you will ensure the region has an accurate and complete VT inspection program, review project related documents and inspect work (repair and modernization) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Location of position: General Services Administration, Public Building Service (PBS), Building Operations Program at One World Trade Center, New York, NY. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Evaluates regional inventory of elevators and escalators and makes recommendations to correct malfunctions, improve safety, and overall reliability. Participates in asset business planning for funding of Vertical Transportation (VT) projects to establish priorities. Ensures the region has an accurate and complete VT inspection program. Performs ASME A17.1 QEI-1 certified inspections. Reviews and approves third-party maintenance and/or equipment condition surveys. Evaluates the accuracy of service being provided by VT maintenance vendors to make recommendations as needed. Partner with regional stakeholders to review quality of work such as maintenance services, repairs, and modernizations. Perform reviews of specifications and drawings related to VT projects to create estimates and/or assist regional stakeholders when performing evaluations. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: 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 or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. May be required to participate in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), which includes attending meetings and planning activities; and carrying out mission-critical work at a designated location other than your primary work site (which may be outside of your commuting area). Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-13 salary range starts at $121,485 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is evaluating elevators, escalators and other Vertical Transportation Equipment to verify compliance with safety, maintenance, and code requirements; conveying maintenance, construction, code, and contract deficiencies to managers, mechanics and contractors; providing technical advice and developing specifications and/or estimates for the design and construction of elevators in new buildings, as well as for repair, alteration, modernization projects on existing facilities. Education Education may not be substituted for experience for this position. Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: - This position is eligible for the bargaining unit Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #R2-2024-0040. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.