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As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for assisting in the overall project management of projects which comprise complex initiatives.
Location of position: Public Buildings Service, in San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA or Los Angeles, CA.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
05/01/2019 to 05/13/2019
$57,279 - $81,135 per year
GS 09
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel as needed.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
No
1909177LRMP
532233900
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Your application will be considered if you are a: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.
Project Management
Assists with the development of assigned portions of project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities and budget impact. Performs aspects of budget planning and execution. Assists with developing preliminary evaluation criteria and measurements to assess projects. Performs limited assignments on the development of quality assurance processes to ensure aspects of the project are handled in a professional manner; meet the agreed to customer needs; and are in compliance with contracts let by the Government. Participates in the analysis of client facility needs.
Ensures that assigned portions of project assignments meet agreed to customer requirements. Assists with managing basic assignments concerned with the project's finances. Ensures the latest trends and state of the art technologies in facility design, construction, alterations, space management, contracting, negotiations, and knowledge management are applied.
Balances competing objectives between GSA and its customers.
Assists with coordinating project plans, budget objectives and schedules. Monitors action in support of project plans and schedules and reports deviations and problems to appropriate GSA and other agency officials.
Participates in project reviews, including readjustments in funding and timelines.
Relationship Management
Participates in contact with Federal, State, and local officials, and the media (in coordination with Public Affairs rep) with regard to project issues and status.
Coordinates the efforts and expertise of a narrow range of disciplines.
Contract Management
Assists with the acquisition and management of contracts supporting aspects of leasing and/or Federal construction projects. Monitors and advises on the effectiveness of contractors in meeting contractual requirements.
Assists the Contracting Officer, higher- graded project manager and/or the COR in the preparation of statements of work, determinations, findings and solicitation documents.
Assists the Contracting Officer, higher- graded project manager and/or the COR, with the preparation and issuance of necessary modifications. Participates, as a trainee, in the A/E and/or Lessor selection process and in the negotiations for design supervision and post-construction contract award services.
Participates in negotiations of contract specifications and design changes. Participates in review of bids, contractors' negotiations and technical and business discussions with contractors.
Business Transaction Management
Participates in negotiations regarding the business transaction with customer agencies, including utilization rates and financial obligations; develops accurate requests for funding and assists with tracking financial obligations and expenses throughout the planning, execution and close-out of select portions of projects.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
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.
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The GS-9 salary range starts at $62,415 (San Francisco), $58,466 (Los Angeles), or $57,279 (San Diego) 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 have a master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; or
You must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience is experience utilizing project management practices and tools to assist with managing portions of construction and/or repair and alteration projects in a real estate environment. This experience must include assisting with:
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # 1909178LRDE. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
Bargaining Unit status: AFGE
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.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
· Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Knowledge of established business management, concepts, principles and practices applicable to the management of major projects from planning, execution and project closeout stages.
Ability to manage projects, priorities and requirements
Knowledge of project management project financial planning and analysis.
Knowledge of established assessment and evaluation techniques, cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management and forecasting.
Ability to work with GSA and/or Private sector electronic project management systems.
Skills in allocating fiscal, staff, and time resources to produce maximum results.
Knowledge of the full range of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques and methodologies.
Ability to assess project requirements and provide recommendations that meet goals, as well as integrate the goals and objectives of various stakeholders.
Ability to satisfy and support a customer base by working effectively with customers, assessing their needs and satisfying their expectations within sound business practices. Balancing between customer objectives and GSA objectives.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Listening and interpretive skills to be able to quickly understand and communicate within another organization’s cultural language and using that ability for the benefit of projects.
Ability to identify and use the appropriate relationship management strategies based on individuals and/or groups.
Knowledge of procurement principles and procedures and of different types of contract vehicles for various goods and services i.e. construction, leasing, design, furniture, IT, etc.
Familiarity with contract monitoring and contract termination functions.
Knowledge of established assessment and evaluation techniques, cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management and forecasting.
General knowledge of real estate processes and programs to include site acquisition, , real estate markets and financial management as it relates to real estate.
Knowledge of established assessment and evaluation techniques, cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management and forecasting.
Knowledge and understanding of project management project financial planning and analysis.
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.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
(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 a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214:
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 are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.
If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:
(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.
(b) Copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).
If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s People With Disabilities page.
If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS's Resource Center for more information.
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.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 or 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, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
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After the closing date/deadline:
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