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Project Manager

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service
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Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overall project management of the most politically sensitive and complex Prospectus level projects.

Location of position: General Service Administration, National Capital Region, Public Buildings Service, Office of Design and Construction, Washington, D.C.

Overview

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Open date: 02/27/2020
Closed date: 03/12/2020
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$121,316 - $157,709 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
20PBSC110KTMP
Control number
561208900

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Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you: • GSA PBS /NCR employee - that reside in the Washington D.C. local commuting area. or a • GSA surplus or displaced employee in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)

Duties

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  • Direct and lead development of comprehensive and detailed project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities and budget impact. 
  • Manage all aspect of the project’s finances with the client including preparation, negotiation, presentation, approval, and communication of pricing, occupancy agreements, reimbursable work authorizations, and project budget. Determines project risk and assesses project activities and resources to mitigate risk on behalf of the government.
  • Implement quality assurance processes to ensure all aspects of the project are handled in a professional manner; meet the agreed to customer needs, and are in compliance with all contracts let by the Government.
  • Identify, manage, integrate and/or adapt resources to achieve project goals while effectively managing scope schedule and budget for assigned projects. 
  • Determine project documents and cost estimates to achieve the goals of the master plan. Direct and perform budget planning and execution to support each step in development. Acquire and manage fiscal resources for each major development initiative. 
  • Work with stakeholders and key leadership in various Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profits, community organizations, special interest groups, and environmentalists. Maintains continuous contact with Federal, State and local officials, Congresspersons and the media in regard to project issues and status.

Requirements

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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 Selective Service, if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

 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 political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position
  • 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.

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.

The GS-14 salary range starts at $121,316 per year.   

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience assisting in the administration, direction and management of property management functions. Such experience must have prepared the applicant to lead a business line function and supervise associates in implementing the vision, mission and goals of an organization. Experience should include: assisting in the establishment of organizational structure and allocating workforce and financial allocations; formulating and executing property management business strategies; and evaluating property management programs in terms of operational procedures, work flow and overall effectiveness.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status: NFFE

We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.

We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # 20PBSC111KTDE. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.

How you will be evaluated

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.  

  1. Knowledge of the business elements of projects and in effectively achieving agency mission and goals, using agency methodologies and best professional practices in budgeting and financial processes, while conforming in the laws, regulations and procedures relating to Federal projects.
  2. Ability to manage projects impacted by multiple competing priorities and requirements and to successfully integrate these requirements to meet the goals and objectives outlined for development initiatives.
  3. Ability to effectively manage project financial planning and analysis. Use of financial management knowledge, techniques, and innovation to achieve project results with on-budget, fiscal integrity.
  4. Knowledge of business management, concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to permit the incumbent to serve as the manager of designated major projects from the preliminary identification stage through initiation, planning, execution and project closeout stages.
  5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Excellent communication skills to interpret and explain highly complex and technical information to a wide range of stakeholders. The use of computers for business and project management applications is required.

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.


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Public Buildings Service

Agency contact information

Kelvin A Towe
Phone
(202) 341-6663
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
kelvin.towe@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
Washington Area Service Center
1800 F Street NW 7TH FLOOR
Washington, District of Columbia 20407
United States

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