Summary This position is located in the Support Services Division (SSD) at St. Petersburg, FL VA Regional Office (RO) and the incumbent serves as a senior support services specialist. The purpose of the work is to plan, organize, administer and ensure adequate administrative support regarding supplies, Personal Identity Verification (PIV), mailroom, timekeeping, continuity of operations (COOP) and facility and fleet management. Responsibilities This position is located in the Support Services Division (SSD) at St. Petersburg, FL VA Regional Office (RO) and the incumbent serves as a senior support services specialist. The purpose of the work is to plan, organize, administer and ensure adequate administrative support regarding supplies, Personal Identity Verification (PIV), mailroom, timekeeping, continuity of operations (COOP) and facility and fleet management. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: MAJOR DUTIES: Plans for, organizes and Implements equipment and/or space policy for the Regional Office (RO)'s unique and/or complex organizations. The incumbent initiates and organizes the planning process for revised space assignments and has input into the necessary diagram and floor plans - ensuring proper office. Plans, organizes and administers project review meetings, teleconferences, and design change management meetings held with the VARO Leadership Team, Office of Facilities Management, General Services Administration (GSA) officials when applicable, contractor management staff, and others. Conducts analyses to determine facility requirements based on RO organizational needs, service deficiencies, and appropriate resolutions to identified issues. Performs property management duties such as equipment needs analysis, maintaining records (on service received, service deficiencies, equipment received and excessed, etc.), establishing repair and replacement parameters, conducting periodic inventories, providing detailed analyses on forecasted usage rates, and/or disposing of excess property. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all Fleet Management issues. Oversees the day- to-day functions of the Regional Office Fleet Management Program including, but not limited to, the documentation of authorized operators, scheduling of vehicle use, oversight of vehicle maintenance, and review of vehicle safety recalls. Serves as the primary PIV Card Issuance (PCI) Manager for the RO, the incumbent is responsible for the administration of the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) system. The incumbent views information for each role assigned and reviews applications in the Portal area of the PIV website that are in process or have been processed. The incumbent ensures that all role members have the authorization or rights to be able to access and perform their assigned duties. - The incumbent backs up the Support Services Supervisor for all of the following responsibilities: Safety Officer, Continuity of Operations (COOP) Coordinator, Parking Coordinator (Carpools), centralized mailroom oversight, and Building Liaison. Ensures compliance with RO and CO directives on requisitions for printing, reproduction, and distribution of forms. Ensures that regulations and publications are promptly distributed to all divisions of the RO and organizations off station. Ensures vehicles are properly maintained and stored when not in use. Responsible for maximum utilization of all assigned vehicles and funds allotted for payment of rental and mileage. - Assists the Support Services Supervisor in coordinating building security with GSA building management, Federal Protective Services (FPS) security personnel, VA Police, and / or other security personnel to include monitoring of alarm system, guard service as required, bomb threats, and related incidents. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Support Services Specialist GS-12: 39954-A, Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit: Yes Requirements Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness & whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Additional Conditions of Employment are as follows: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary or trial period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:08/06/2026. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Basic Requirement/Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): In order to be found qualified, applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement below: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-11) in the normal line of progression that demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Management analyst or technician or other work that included study, analysis, or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures. Administrative officer or assistant, budget administration, program analysis, or other work that demonstrated knowledge of an organization and its functions, and the ways in which support services can facilitate the work of the organization. Office management experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support services such as typing, mail processing, purchase of supplies and equipment, etc. Secretarial work that required monitoring and coordinating administrative and processing work of subordinate elements through a system of internal procedures, controls, production, progress reporting, etc., to insure the efficient operation of an organization. Military experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support functions such as communications, property management, mail service, facilities and equipment maintenance, etc. Specialized Experience: One (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-11). Specialized experience is defined as: 1. Experience with assisting with facility issues, equipment, service operation design projects, and analysis and assessment of the efficacy of various administrative programs. 2. Knowledge of office space refurbishment, team or office relocation, facility enhancements, workstation modifications, small construction, etc. 3. Experience and knowledge in administering environmental, health, safety, and/or security regulations obtained through tasks including conducting safety and/or security inspections, working with or overseeing a safety and/or security program, or spotting and/or correcting safety and/or security vulnerabilities. 4. Knowledge of administration and management of identity card programs, including managing paper inventory, issuing cards, supervising role-holders administratively, and issuing cards as appropriate. 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; religions; 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. Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), https://www.va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
