Steven Walls

Supervising Facilities Manager - General Services Administration (GSA)

Stafford, VA 22556

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540-***-****

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Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Supervising Facilities Manager

General Services Administration (GSA) - Washington, DC 2010 to Present

GS-13

• Ongoing direct management and supervision of all aspects of operations and maintenance of approximately 4.5 million adjusted sq. feet of GSA physical space. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Advisory Duties: performs a high-level advisory role with respect to creating, revising and/or maintaining organizational policies, regulations, facility operations, emergency protocols, repair protocols, maintenance protocols and activities, security related matters, space and building allocations, etc.

Currently advises senior leadership on matters relating to various agency plans, specifications, statements of work, and various polities and regulations.

Currently serving as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to advise program officials in the areas of facility operations, security, space management and design, among others.

• Supervisory Duties: supervises building managers, team members and/or technical staff throughout various assigned duties and tasks.

• Budgetary Responsibilities: involved with the planning, development and/or approval of the annual budget, including both short and long-term plans for funding, manpower, and material acquisitions. Budget matters further include, but are not limited to: construction projects, reimbursable alterations, relocations, as well as decisions as to what projects can be accomplished in-house versus through outside contractors.

• Management & Communication Responsibilities: (1) negotiation with various agencies to reach mutually beneficial solutions and maintain ongoing relations; (2) direct communication and decision making with regard to vendors; (3) administration of contracts, e.g. energy management, custodial operations, food services, recycle and waste management; and (4) resolve disputes between tenant agencies.

• Ongoing preparation of various written communications, including but not limited to: written reports, recommendations, proposals, suggestions, and information communications. Deputy Director for Facility, Logistics, ITO

Department of Defense - Washington, DC

2009 to 2010

• Responsible for overseeing and managing various programs relating to operational requirements and demands for facilities, force protection and logistics in Iraq within the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force.

• Advisory Duties: consulted and reported to top level government and foreign agency officials, as well as their team members regarding ongoing plans for assignment and utilization of facilities, as well as compliance with various life safety codes, environmental codes, jurisdictional codes, and survivability.

• Deputy Director Duties: provided solutions to challenges; facilitated mediation and settled disputes amongst and within military agencies; and provided ongoing information and advice, including authoritative interpretations of Department of Defense policies and procedures. Worked independently to set overall goals and objectives for operational programs within Joint Special Operations.

Directed and secured the movement of personnel and equipment in ongoing operations.

Effectively established and communicated timeline demands for project completions, often requiring real-time and immediate assessment and communication.

Monitored employee's performance and provided recommendations for appropriate training as needed.

• Communication and Problem Solving: collaborated with targeting officer(s) regarding intelligence and counterintelligence related matters. Interacted with various senior analysts and technical support members to analyze and prepare recommendations for challenges that arose, where there was no precedential data or procedure in existence at that time. Senior Facilities Service Manager

General Services Administration (GSA) - Washington, DC 2007 to 2009

GS-13

• Managed the operation and maintenance of approximately 2.5 million adjusted square feet of GSA space. This encompasses various service centers in the National Capital Region (NCR) and several buildings in the Washington D.C., metropolitan area. Duties included, but were not limited to:

Administration of contracts; Ongoing communication with vendors and outside parties;

Regular meetings with team members to establish priorities and scheduling matters;

Mediated and resolved disputes both intra and inter-agency;

Supervised various team members; and

Advised top management with regard to the creation, revision and/or execution of policies, regulations and planning development. Also advised with respect to emergency management, repair, maintenance and matters relating to ongoing building operation.

• Monitored the effectiveness of programs through the generation of periodic reports and on-site inspections.

Facility Manager

Arlington, VA

2005 to 2007

GS-12

• Conducted day-to-day management and coordination of all activities relating to the physical security operations, maintenance, repair and improvements of SI/AI buildings and surrounding areas.

• Responsible for receipt evaluation, processing and follow-through on job orders and work requests.

• Coordinated energy conservation plans and efforts.

• Served as safety Manager in charge of overseeing, planning and administration of chemical/ environmental hygiene and hazardous waste disposal, oversee building safety committee's members, as well as inspecting and evaluating safety programs. Acting member of a Special Operations/Intelligence Unit Department of Defense - Washington, DC

2004 to 2005

Performed duties as a Special Operations Team Member, and Psychological Operations/Civil Affairs Specialist.

• Directed and/or supervised the installation, operation and management of integrated telecommunications, radar management systems and other intelligence gathering equipment.

• Extensive communication, coordination and liaison both within the command and with external DoD and other government agencies.

Assistant Facilities Manager

Smithsonian Institution - Washington, DC

1997 to 2005

GS-11

• Performed a full range of facilities management services throughout the Smithsonian Castle (SI) and the Arts and Industries (AI) buildings. Duties included, but were not limited to:

Managing labor support for offices, exhibits, collections, maintenance/alteration, and mail and transportation, fleet management service;

Day-to-day management and coordination of all activities relating to security operations, maintenance, repair and improvements of SI/AI buildings and surrounding areas, including advising senior staff on ongoing matters;

Evaluate, review and follow-up on job orders and work requests;

Served as Safety Manager responsible for the coordinating the planning and administration of chemical/environmental hygiene and hazardous waste disposals;

Inspected and evaluated safety programs, including providing recommendations; and Ensured that all programs, activities and buildings were being operated in full compliance with relevant regulations and protocols.

Commander's key technical advisor/analyst (Psychological Operations) Department of Defense - Parma, OH

1994 to February 1997

Parma, Ohio nd Psychological GP GS-7

• Served as the Commander's key technical advisor/analyst (Psychological Operations); dealing in areas such as, administration, logistics/ logistical support, medical administration, finance and accounting, management and systems development.

Executive Office for Co

Department of Defense - Fort A.P. Hill, VA

1987 to November 1994

Fort A.P Hill, Virginia th Special Forces Group GS-7

• Served in various managerial positions with US Army Civil Affairs/Psychological and Special Operations Command within the Department of Defense, to include the Executive Office for Co A, 2nd BN, 11th Special Forces Gp.

• Duties included, but were not limited to: making recommendations to top military officers on matters relating to space utilization, telecommunication requirements, capital equipment, as well as funding alternatives to support these initiatives;

Worked directly with directors, program managers, project engineers, master planners, construction managers, and various internal and external agencies to serve and manage short and long-term facility and logistical requirements, including making recommendations;

Assisted in the direct support and general support in maintenance of various equipment and systems throughout the organization; and Ongoing communication both internally and with outside parties to assist with team building, problem solving, and building and maintaining strong relationships. Education

Facilities Management

George Mason University - Fairfax, VA

area of Military Science

Germanna Community College - Fort A.P. Hill, VA

Fayetteville Technical School - Fort Bragg, NC

Skills

Security, maintenance, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, budget, Facilities Management Military Service

Branch: army

Service Country: United States

Rank: MSG

18Z, 37F,38B,76Y

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