US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES political appointee
Serve a one year trial period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level)
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Register with the Selective Service, if you are a male born after 12/31/59
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
The GS-7 salary range starts at $44,941 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must possess one of the following:
A. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level. Specialized experience is defined as gathering data to identify and resolve issues/problems relating to business and management practices and procedures, organizational structure and/or work processes; compiling and presenting data orally and/or in writing; and interpreting and applying regulations and/or policies OR
B. EDUCATION:One full year of graduate level education, or a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work of a Program Analyst OR
C. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level is fully qualifying at the GS-7 level. To claim SAA, submit documentation of one of the following:
Class Standing -- Applicants must
be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university
or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of
Business Administration, based on completed courses.
Grade-point average (rounded to one decimal point) of:
a.) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as
recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of
education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2
years of the curriculum; OR b.) 3.5 or higher out of a possible
4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the
required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in
the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
Election to membership in a
national scholastic honor society in one of the national scholastic honor
societies listed by the Association of College Honor SocietiesOR
D. A combination of
specialized experience and graduate level education as described in
"A" and "B" above that, when combined, fulfills the
requirements.
All eligibility and qualification criteria must be met within 30 days of the closing date.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status: Non-bargaining
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
If you are selected at the GS-05 or GS-07 level, you will participate in a developmental program. You will be given assignments and training to prepare you to be successful in the position.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
We don't accept applications or application materials submitted with Government-paid postage.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Training and development
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here's how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities: Attention to detail, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Reading, Reasoning
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn't support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Training and development
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
ALL required documents
must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to
determine what you need to submit.
If you areclaiming veterans preference:
(a) Copy of your
Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the
dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your
type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are claiming
10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or
parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in
addition to the DD-214:
(2) proof of your
entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your
military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be
under honorable conditions) & military service dates including
discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification
is submitted).
If you areICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b,
and c:
(a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and
(c) most recent performance appraisal.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college
education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a
photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official
transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed
outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation
that substantiates possession of the required education.
Superior Academic Achievement: Submit transcripts as described above. If you
qualify based on your class rank or honor society membership, submit
documentation of it.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required
documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You
can modify/complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply
return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy and update your application. For
more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply
for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on
the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on
USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply
for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to
complete the application process.
Click the Apply
To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application
process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If
you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving
confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be
considered for this vacancy.
Note: Review the REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply
to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the
following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from
your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS"
link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the
"Fax instructions" provided prior to printing the Fax Cover
Sheet and faxing your information). To fax supporting documents you are
unable to upload, complete this cover
page using the following Vacancy ID TAG:VacancyID.
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
Click the following link to
view and print the assessment questionnaire TAG:Link to Full
Questionnaire, and
Fax the completed 1203FX
form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX
will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Need assistance in applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
General Services Administration
National Recruitment Center
2300 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFCATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check our status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL required documents
must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to
determine what you need to submit.
If you areclaiming veterans preference:
(a) Copy of your
Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the
dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your
type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are claiming
10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or
parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in
addition to the DD-214:
(2) proof of your
entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your
military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be
under honorable conditions) & military service dates including
discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification
is submitted).
If you areICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b,
and c:
(a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and
(c) most recent performance appraisal.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college
education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a
photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official
transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed
outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation
that substantiates possession of the required education.
Superior Academic Achievement: Submit transcripts as described above. If you
qualify based on your class rank or honor society membership, submit
documentation of it.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required
documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You
can modify/complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply
return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy and update your application. For
more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply
for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on
the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on
USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply
for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to
complete the application process.
Click the Apply
To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application
process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If
you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving
confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be
considered for this vacancy.
Note: Review the REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply
to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the
following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from
your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS"
link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the
"Fax instructions" provided prior to printing the Fax Cover
Sheet and faxing your information). To fax supporting documents you are
unable to upload, complete this cover
page using the following Vacancy ID TAG:VacancyID.
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
Click the following link to
view and print the assessment questionnaire TAG:Link to Full
Questionnaire, and
Fax the completed 1203FX
form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX
will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Need assistance in applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
General Services Administration
National Recruitment Center
2300 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFCATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check our status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
