๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐จ.๐ฆ. ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ. ย ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐! ย Bring your people management and technical skills to a Facility Management career in the U.S. Foreign Service. You will manage and operate some of the most complex buildings in the world as you embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this unique public service career. ย To qualify, you must: ย โ Possess a Bachelor's degree with 3 yrs. or Master's degree with 2 yrs. specialized experience, OR โ Have a Bachelor's degree in Facility Management or Facility Engineering โ Be available for global assignments, including Washington, D.C. โ Have U.S. citizenship ย Apply today:ย https://bit.ly/FM_Mar2024 ย If youโre not ready to apply, yet, please join our talent network to receive a notification when the next vacancy announcement opens for application: https://bit.ly/3VG8U6R
Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations
International Affairs
Washington , District of Columbia 39,965 followers
OBO directs the worldwide overseas building program for the Department of State and U.S. Government.
About us
OBO's mission is to provide the most effective facilities for United States diplomacy abroad. These facilities represent American values and the best in American architecture, design, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture, and construction execution.
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http://overseasbuildings.state.gov/
External link for Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington , District of Columbia
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The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations new Mission Mexico facilities in Hermosillo, Nogales, Guadalajara, Merida, and Mexico City are at the intersection of diplomacy and climate action by integrating innovative design strategies and technologies to reduce their environmental impact:ย ย โSolar panels generate clean and renewable electricity.ย ๐ Automated building controls systems optimize energy usage by adjusting lighting, heating, and cooling based on occupancy and environmental conditions. ๐๏ธ Low heat-gain windows and strategic shading reduces the need for artificial cooling during hot periods. Shading elements, such as overhangs and canopies, reduce direct sunlight exposure and cooling loads.ย #earthday #earthday2024 #buildingdiplomacy #ecodiplomacy #missionmexico #cleanenergy #cleanenergyfuture #solarenergy #solarpanels #photovaltaicย #Mexico #Diplomacy
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๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป, ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐, ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ. Bring your experience in architecture, structural/geotechnical/civil/mechanical/electrical or environmental engineering, facilities or construction management, program management, budget and finance, or telecommunications to a unique public service career. #StateOBO offers opportunities in three distinct categoriesโForeign Serviceย (FS),ย Civil Service (CS),ย andย Personal Services Contractors (PSC). Visit our careersย websiteย to learn more about these three areas: ๐ https://bit.ly/3FepWU3 ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ (๐ฃ๐ฆ๐) Deadline: 04/28/2024 Apply: https://bit.ly/49tPd8c ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ - ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ (๐ฃ๐ฆ๐) Deadline: 04/30/2024 Apply: https://bit.ly/3UraJWJ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ (๐๐ฆ) Deadline: 05/14/2024 Apply: https://bit.ly/FM_Mar2024 ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐น ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ - ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น/๐๐ฒ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น (๐ฃ๐ฆ๐) Deadline: 05/16/2024 Apply: https://bit.ly/4aAXkkx Please join our Talent Network - https://bit.ly/3VG8U6R -ย to be notified of future opportunities! U.S. citizenship is required. #geotechnicalengineer #naturalhazards #facilitymanagement #facilitymanagers #engineeringjobs American Society of Civil Engineers Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists - AEG IEEE IFMA FacilitiesNet/NFMT Society of Women Engineers Society of American Military Engineers American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists NSBE Professionals | National Society of Black Engineers SHPE National Society of Professional Engineers The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) National Architectural Accrediting Board Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) - National Student Organization
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During the 2024 Energy Exchange tradeshow, U.S. Embassy Koror and The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) were recognized for OBOโs installation of a 162-kW photovoltaic system with the intent of making Embassy Koror the first U.S. net-zero energy embassy on a net-annual basis. The on-site solar installation was designed to produce 100% of the embassyโs historic power needs, resulting in a projected cost avoidance of over $100,000 each year and significantly reducing the embassyโs environmental impact. Kudos to OBO staff David R. Shaffer, PE CEM CRM, Todd Evans, Sharmeena Salam-Haughton , and Joseph (Joe) Cafferata for driving this innovative project. Companies Involved: -RME Electric -Blythe & Associates -- #ResilientEmbassy #SustainableEnergy #NetZeroEmbassy #SustainableDiplomacy #EnergyEfficiency #Innovation #GreeningDiplomacy #BuildingDiplomacy #EnergyManagement #WaterPerformance #PerformanceMetrics #EnergyExcellence #EnergyExchange2024 #Sustainability #InnovationInAction #TeamAchievement# #Diplomacythroughsustainability
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The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Utility Analytics Program was recognized during theย 2024 Energy Exchange tradeshow for revolutionizing theย U.S. Department of Stateโs global approach to utility reporting, energy conservation and cost optimization. OBO centrally collected and analyzed utility bills from 244 overseas posts, resulting in energy, water, and greenhouse gas reductions.ย ย ย ย Kudos to OBO staff Jennifer Faupel, PE, CEM, Cynthia Bensburg, Joseph (Joe) Cafferata, and Richard Sullivan for the development of this innovative program.ย -- Embassy Pictured: ย U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou, China -- #ResilientEmbassy #SustainableEnergyย #NetZeroEmbassy #SustainableDiplomacyย #EnergyEfficiency #Innovation #GreeningDiplomacy #BuildingDiplomacyย
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During theย 2024 Energy Exchange tradeshow,ย U.S. Embassy Niamey and The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) were recognized for OBOโs installation of a pioneering large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) and microgrid controller.ย This system enhanced the energy efficiency of the LEED Platinum embassy by maximizing solar power usage and during its first year of operations, reducing diesel generator use by 97%.ย ย ย Kudos to OBO staff David R. Shaffer, PE CEM CRM, Richard Sullivan, Frederickย Agamie , and Michael Calabrese for driving this innovative project. -- Companies Involved: BL Harbert International LLC -- #ResilientEmbassy #SustainableEnergyย #NetZeroEmbassy #SustainableDiplomacyย #EnergyEfficiency #Innovation #GreeningDiplomacy #BuildingDiplomacyย #EnergyManagement #WaterPerformance #PerformanceMetrics #EnergyExcellence #EnergyExchange2024 #Sustainability #InnovationInAction #TeamAchievement #Diplomacythroughsustainabilityย ย -- U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) --
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Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Principal Deputy Director Douglas J. Dykhouse visited the new U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, noting their progress on the site. "This consulate will support diplomatic and commercial relations between the United States and Nigeria and will provide American and Nigerian Consulate employees with a safe, secure, sustainable, and modern workplace.โ โ PDD Dykhouseย #Lagos #DepartmentofState #OBOProjects
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Don't forget to register for the second installment of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Monthly Industry Days Series, featuring the Office of Construction & Security Management on April 18th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM EST. ย OBO's Directorate-Specific Industry Days continues, highlighting the Office of Construction & Security Management (CSM), led by Managing Director Tracy Thomas and featuring Office Directors Roman Tellez and David Sparrowgrove. OBO Director Will Moser & Acting External Affairs Director Meghan Sebold will provide opening remarks, and the Office of Acquisition Management's (AQM) Branch Chief, Jillian Savage will present an overview of the procurement process. ย CSM oversees all aspects of construction and security, setting guidelines for safety, repair, and maintenance of new office buildings and undertaking significant renovation projects. It consists of two offices: Construction Management (CM) and Security Management (SM). ย This event aims to enhance firms' and organizations' understanding of OBO's Directorates, their offices, and their specific needs and opportunities. ย Registration is mandatory for this event: https://bit.ly/3PDNjKM -- #governmentcontracting #governmentrelations #realestate #industry #constructionmanagement #securitymanagement U.S. Department of State #IndustryLiaison #OBOMonthlySeries #IndustryDays #Collaboration #Innovation #Transparency #Partnerships #Contractors #buildingdiplomacy #construction
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) recognized OBO' Utility Analytics Program,ย U.S. Embassy Koror, and U.S. Embassyย Niamey for theirย success with global energy management and innovation.ย OBO Director Will Moser accepted the FEMP awards at the annual Energy Exchange conference on behalf of the State Department: โEnvironmental challenges do not acknowledge borders,โ he says. โOBO has embraced President Bidenโs and the Department of Stateโs energy goals and implemented them in our overseas projects by building climate and natural hazard resilient facilities with real impact on sustainability.โ Todd Evans | Will Moser | Caroline D'Angelo | David R. Shaffer, PE CEM CRM | Jennifer Faupel, PE, CEM | Cynthia Bensburg | Richard Sullivan -- #ResilientEmbassy #SustainableEnergyย #NetZeroEmbassy #SustainableDiplomacyย #EnergyEfficiency #Innovation #GreeningDiplomacy #BuildingDiplomacyย #EnergyManagement #WaterPerformance #PerformanceMetrics #EnergyExcellenceย #EnergyExchange2024 #Sustainability #InnovationInAction #TeamAchievement #DiplomacyThroughSustainabilityย ย
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The U.S. Department of State , Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations' (OBO) selected Dave Riker to join the Industry Advisory Group (IAG). The IAG provides OBO with input and advice to help us fulfill our mission to provide the most effective facilities for United States diplomacy abroad.ย ย ย ย Mr. Riker boasts over 40 years of experience in engineering,ย construction,ย and facilities management. His career highlights includeย forming FM-Excel, where he currently holds the position of Partner. Additionally,ย serving as the Senior Facilities Officer at the University of Texas at San Antonio,ย he spearheaded the development of an online facility management graduate program. Prior to this, he held pivotal roles at prestigious institutions such as Los Alamos National Laboratory and the United States Air Force. With master's degrees in Civil Engineering and Systems Management, along with a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation, Mr. Riker is a staunch advocate for excellence in facilities management. Under his leadership, UTSA Facilities received esteemed accolades including the 2016 APPA Award for Excellence and the inaugural "Stars Across Texas" Award for Facility Management Excellence.ย ย ย ย OBO is excited for his invaluable contributions in shaping effective diplomatic facilities abroad. Congratulations -- #facilitymanagement #buildingoperations #facilitiesmanagement #assetmanagement #buildingoperationsย ย