The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is seeking an exceptional leader with experience in real property management to serve as the Judiciary's Real Property Asset Planning Team (RPAPT) Chief. The incumbent leads the planning efforts related to the Judiciary's pursuit of seeking real property and new legislative authorities to manage real property assets occupied by the Judiciary. The incumbent leads resource analysis, business process development, budgeting, and other planning activities.
Duties
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), Department of Administrative Services, Facilities and Security Office (FSO) is seeking a dynamic, high energy, and exceptional leader to serve as the Chief of the Judiciary's Real Property Asset Planning Team (RPAPT).This position reports to the FSO Chief. The Chief, Real Property Asset Planning leads strategic planning efforts for the Judiciary's pursuit of seeking real property and legislative authorities for both owned and leased buildings within the Judiciary. The incumbent leads resource analysis, organizational design, business process development, policy development, budgeting, and other planning activities. The incumbent will form and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team to support the development of real property asset management solutions The duties of the Chief, Real Property Asset Planning include, but are not limited to: Overseeing a multi-disciplinary team of Judiciary staff and contractors chartered to create plans related to the Judiciary's pursuit of seeking real property and new legislative authorities or policies related to the management of real property assets occupied by the Judiciary; determining the appropriate composition of the team, seeking representatives from stakeholder offices, developing a project plan and schedule, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communications; and overseeing any contracts required for specialized support and analysis. Serving as the spokesperson for the strategic planning efforts and providing regular reports and updates to leaders and stakeholders. Identifying the the roles and responsibilities associated with the Judiciary's effort for managing real property assets and designing the most efficient organization possible to perform those functions; seeking technical advice and support from team members or contracted consultants; identifying and evaluating best-in-class organizational models used to perform similar functions in other public and private organizations; and identifying opportunities for increasing efficiency and minimizing overhead costs. Developing resource requirements to support the Judiciary's pursuit of managing real property assets, including identifying inherently governmental functions that require government employees versus functions to be performed by contract; and overseeing any workload analysis required to determine the appropriate number of government staff required for a function and their classification levels. Identifying support requirements for managing real property assets (e.g., information technology, administrative systems, acquisitions, human resources, financial management, and accounting, etc.). Identifying new business processes required to manage and maintain real property assets more effectively within the Judiciary, including modifying existing Judiciary business processes and developing new business processes and standard operating procedures; and identifying new information technology systems and applications and modifications to existing Judiciary systems and applications required to perform these responsibilities. Analyzing existing Judiciary policies and identifying improvements, amendments and new policies required for better efficiency, new authorities, and new business processes; and identifying when policy changes should be started and completed to support strategic plans. Developing multi-year budgets for the management and maintenance of real property assets; synchronizing these budgets to support any proposed implementation and transition plans for the Judiciary's pursuit of seeking new legislative authorities or policies related to the management of real property assets; and allotting resources in these budgets among the major real property business functions.
Salary
Qualifications
Applicants must have demonstrated experience which shows competence in the qualifications as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which includes interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) (preferably 5 years) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows: Managing large and complex real property functions, including leasing, project management, operations and maintenance, building technology and systems, space management, and portfolio management. Managing federal acquisitions associated with real property management functions, such as the procurement of building services, equipment and supplies, construction, and leasing. Managing organizational change, including manpower analysis, organizational design, change management strategy, communications, risk analysis, and cost/benefit analysis. Highly Desired: 5+ years of senior leadership experience directing high-performing teams. 5+ years of experience in real property management (e.g., facilities management, operations and maintenance, construction, design, leasing, portfolio management). Knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of the Judiciary, GSA Public Buildings Service, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Federal Protective Service. Direct federal acquisition experience (e.g., possessed contracting officer warrant, served as a contracting officer representative, developed contract requirements, served on a technical review panel, developed contract requirements, etc.). Experience working in the project management, design, and construction industry. Excels at developing and delivering high-level briefings to stakeholders (i.e., federal judges, internal stakeholders, OMB, elected officials). Exhibits exceptional decorum and teaming skills to advance complicated topics and projects. Additional Assessment: Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Mandatory Technical Qualifications: The MTQs listed below should be evident in your resume. A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below. Please limit your response to one page for each MTQ. Expert knowledge and understanding of real property functions, roles and responsibilities, including leasing, project management, operations and maintenance, building technology and systems, space management, and portfolio management. This should include knowledge of building technology, space management, portfolio management, and associated business processes and workforce requirements. Expert knowledge on the roles and responsibilities associated with jurisdiction, custody and control of government-owned buildings, including responsibilities associated with other tenants. Experience overseeing organizational change that includes manpower analysis, organizational design, change management strategy, communications, risk analysis, and cost/benefit analysis. Executive-level experience successfully leading a team in performing highly dynamic, high-profile, transformative projects. This should include knowledge of project planning, scheduling, communications, building coalitions, organizing a multi-disciplinary team, and operating as a self-directed leader. Expert knowledge of government acquisitions associated with real property management functions, such as the procurement of building services, equipment and supplies, construction, and leasing. This should include knowledge of contracting options and strategies, roles, and responsibilities of contracting officers and contracting officer representatives (including training and certification requirements), and acquisition regulations and guidelines. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Applicants currently serving in an AOES and Court Unit Executive positions or under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to submit a narrative response for the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is MANDATORY for all other applicants. Please limit your response to two pages for each ECQ. Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Developing Others, Team Building. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management. Building Coalitions / Communication: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.
Education
This position does not require education to qualify.
Required Documents
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required: Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. MTQ Narrative - Statement addressing the MTQs Current or former career AOES/SES members - Provide a copy of your AOES/SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career AOES/SES status or reinstatement eligibility. Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) - Submit a copy of your CDP certification. ECQ Narrative - A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is mandatory for all applicants who are not current or former career AOES/SES members, and/or completed an OPM approved CDP. Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume. Current or former Federal Civilian employees - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)to verify current or former Federal employment status. Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 03/17/2026 to receive consideration. To begin: Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12900591.
