Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010

Prepared by: Adam Pugh

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Discussion Points

• What is a Facility Manager?

• Public Law

• Key Milestones

• Challenges

• Key Takeaways

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What is a Facility Manager?

SCALE

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Today’s Facility Manager

Safety

Security

Planning

IT

Environmental Budget

Health Fire

HAZ RAD

Customers

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Lead AgencyThe Act identifies General Services

Administration (GSA) as the lead agency with help from Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) in the sustainability area.

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Public Law

• Public Law 111-308 enacted 15 December 2010.

• Requires:• Federal and contractor personnel performing

building operations and maintenance, energy management, safety, and design functions to comply with requirements under the Public Law.

• Identification of course(s), certification, degree, license, or registration for core competencies and for ongoing training.

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Core Competencies

• The Public Law identified the following core competencies:• Building Operations and Maintenance• Energy Management • Sustainability• Water Efficiency• Safety (including electrical safety)• Building Performance Measures

• GSA may identify additional competencies

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Key Milestones

• 18 months (June 2012) after the enactment of the Law, General Services Administration (GSA) shall identify the core competencies necessary for personnel.

• 12 months (June 2013) after the identification of the core competencies individuals shall demonstrate each competency.

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Challenges

• To whom does the act apply?

Master Craftsman

Facility Manager

Journeyman

Asset Manager/Facility Engineer

Engineer

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Challenges

• There are a number of certifications currently available.

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OECM Role

• Advocate for the DOE professionals and identify skills that a Government Facility Manager needs in today’s working environment.

• Engage DOE stakeholders.

• Implement a program at DOE.

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What are the benefits?

• Ability to do more as budgets are getting smaller.

• Increase the respect of the profession. • Clarify the profession.

• Identify a platform for training.

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Key Takeaways

• Core Competencies identified by June 2012.

• No later than June 2013, all Federal employees and contractors shall demonstrate compliance with competencies.

• Law: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS- 111s3250enr/pdf/BILLS-111s3250enr.pdf

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Questions

Adam PughDepartment of Energy

Office of Engineering and Construction ManagementPhone: (202)-287-1397

adam.pugh@hq.doe.gov