1176 - Building Management Series
Federal Occupation Description
Federal Occupation Description
This series covers positions that involve management of buildings and other facilities to provide organizations with appropriate office space and essential building services. Employees in this series typically perform one or more of the following functions: (1) applying business knowledge to directly manage, or assist in managing, the operation of one or more buildings and the surrounding property; (2) directing comprehensive building management programs; or (3) performing staff level work in the study of building management methods and the development of standard building management practices.
For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.
Other Federal Occupations
It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.
- 1101 - General Business and Industry
- 1102 - Contracting Series
- 1103 - Industrial Property Management
- 1104 - Property Disposal Series
- 1105 - Purchasing Series
- 1106 - Procurement Clerical and Technician Series
- 1107 - Property Disposal Clerical and Technician Series
- 1109 - Grants Management Series
- 1130 - Public Utilities Specialist Series
- 1140 - Trade Specialist Series
- 1144 - Commissary Management Series
- 1145 - Agricultural Program Specialist Series
- 1146 - Agricultural Marketing Series
- 1147 - Agricultural Market Reporting Series
- 1150 - Industrial Specialist
- 1152 - Production Control
- 1160 - Financial Analysis Series
- 1163 - Insurance Examining Series
- 1165 - Loan Specialist Series
- 1169 - Internal Revenue Officer Series
- 1170 - Realty
- 1171 - Appraising Series
- 1173 - Housing Management Series
- 1199 - Business and Industry Student Trainee Series

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.
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Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) Is Not In Demand | Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) | ![]() |
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Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
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Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP) Is Not In Demand | Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) | ![]() |
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Associate Ergonomics Professional Is Not In Demand | Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) | ![]() |
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Associate Human Factors Professional Is Not In Demand | Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) | ![]() |
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Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD) Is Not In Demand | American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLA) | ![]() |
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Certified Manager (CM)
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Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) | ![]() |
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Certified Venue Executive (CVE) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Venue Managers | ![]() |
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Certified Facility Manager
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International Facility Management Association (IFMA) | ![]() |
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Certified Public Housing Manager (C-PHM) Is Not In Demand | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA) Is Not In Demand | National Property Management Association (NPMA) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Property Manager Is Not In Demand | National Property Management Association (NPMA) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Property Specialist Is Not In Demand | National Property Management Association (NPMA) | ![]() |
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Certified Grounds Manager Is Not In Demand | Professional Grounds Management Society | ![]() |
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Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
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Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) | ![]() |
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Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technologist (OHST) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
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National Contract Management Association (NCMA) | ![]() |
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Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) Is Not In Demand | National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) | ![]() |
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LEED Green Associate
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Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND) Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
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Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Is Not In Demand | NCMS Society of Industrial Security Professionals | ![]() |
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Certified Human Factors Professional Is Not In Demand | Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) | ![]() |
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Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) | ![]() |
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High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) | ![]() |
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Operations and Performance Management Professional (OPMP) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) | ![]() |
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Accreditation in Public Relations + Military Communication (APR+M) Is Not In Demand | Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) | ![]() |
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Certified Property Manager (CPM) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) | ![]() |
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Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) | ![]() |
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Safety Management Specialist (SMS) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Administrative Services Managers
- Construction Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- General and Operations Managers
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
- Public Relations Specialists
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Purchasing Managers
Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations
The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 1176 - Building Management Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.
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Administrative Services Managers |
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Construction Managers |
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Energy Auditors |
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First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers |
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First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
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General and Operations Managers |
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers |
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Public Relations Specialists |
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Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products |
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Purchasing Managers |
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Security Managers |
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Sustainability Specialists |
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