Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee in PBS only • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

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• Leads development of comprehensive and detailed project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities and budget impact. Acquires and manages fiscal resources for each major development initiative. Directs and performs budget planning and execution to support each step in development.
• Negotiate and coordinate project plans, budget objectives and schedules with customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations. Inform customer officials of project status and any requirements for additional agency-initiated action. Works with stakeholders and key leadership in various Federal agencies, State and local governments non-profits, community organizations, special interest groups, and environmentalists.
• Direct the acquisition and management of large numbers and types of contracts supporting all aspects of leasing and/or Federal construction projects. Monitors progress and evaluates performance against contract requirements. Prepares or assists the Contracting Officer and/or the COR in the preparation of statements of work, determinations, findings and solicitation documents.
• Negotiate the business transaction with customer agencies, including utilization rates and financial obligations; develop complex, accurate requests for funding and tracks financial obligations and expenses throughout the planning, execution and close-out of projects.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

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-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Specialized experience is utilizing project management practices and tools to simultaneously manage multiple complex and high risk construction and/or repair and alteration projects in a real estate environment. This experience must include:

• Managing complex projects (balancing scope/quality, schedule, budget and risk) requiring the services of multiple disciplines (i.e., construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.) from project initiation phase through financial closeout;

•  Interpreting multi-level customer needs and developing them into actionable requirements;

•  Developing, managing, and balancing project plans, budgets, and schedules, including assessing risk and developing appropriate mitigation strategies;

• Managing multiple stakeholders by developing relationship strategies;

• Applying procurement knowledge and experience to manage contracts supporting assigned projects; and negotiating sound real estate business transactions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.  Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.  

• Knowledge and understanding of the GSA funding process, the Federal budget process, and principles of budgeting for asset acquisitions.
• Ability to satisfy and support a diverse customer base by working effectively with customers, assessing their needs and satisfying their expectations within sound business practices. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Skills in techniques to negotiate contract costs, prices and terms to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Skill in assessment and evaluation techniques, cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management and forecasting are required. Expert ability to effectively manage project financial planning and analysis.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.