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Building Manager

National Gallery of ArtWashington, District of Columbia, United States$77,771 - $111,087 per yearPosted Oct 23, 2026Closes Nov 6, 2026
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Specialized Experience Statement GS-10: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or private sector; discussing complaints regarding custodial services with key stakeholders; planning/directing the various aspects of building management programs; directing the work of a smaller number of subordinate trade/custodial workers and setting work schedules Specialized Experience Statement GS-11: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-10 level in the Federal service or private sector managing the operation of one or more buildings and the surrounding property for an art museum; directing comprehensive building management programs; AND preforming work of building management methods/development of standard building management practices.

OPM Qualifications Standard: Individual Occupational Requirements: Building Management Series 1176 Associated Group standard: General Schedule Qualification Standards Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: Requires ongoing certification as a contracting officer's representative Ability to bend, stretch, reach and stand/walk for long periods of time Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in all kinds of weather 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; religious; 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.

This position is in the Facilities Management Division's Building Services Department (AFM-BS). The Gallery is comprised of approximately 1.3 million square feet of building space, including the East and West buildings, the Connecting Link and the Sculpture Garden on the National Mall. In addition, there is a warehouse and shop facility, several condominium apartments, leased offices and an art storage facility. This position oversees and directs all housekeeping activities for Gallery properties.

Duties for this position include Provides leadership oversight of service contracts for window cleaning, carpet cleaning, trash removal and recycling. Develops performance goals and evaluates work performance of staff Provides leadership and guidance regarding workplace safety, customer service and operational excellence. Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates comprehensive custodial operations throughout museum facilities.

Advises leadership on major work needed, including the need for new equipment and replacement of existing equipment.

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Updated Oct 25, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 9% above the benchmark.

This job: $77,771 to 111,087

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Work permit route
  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

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