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Industry Specialist (Public Notice Flyer)

General Services Administration
Immediate Office of the Administrator
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Summary

As an Industry Specialist, you will serve as a coordinator, expediter, and advisor for the Administrator with a focus on the Federal Buy Clean Initiative.

Location of Position: Washington, DC

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/03/2024 to 07/10/2024
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$139,395 to - $181,216 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.

Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
District of Columbia, DC
few vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel may be required for training, conferences and/or meetings.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - Temporary appointment length of time, and NTE 2 years. May be extended for additional 2 years.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
14 - GS-14 is the full performance grade level.
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
A-2024-0004
Control number
798454400

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Clarification from the agency

THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This public notice is issued to recruit talent to occupations for which there is a critical hiring need. This is a Schedule A position under 5 CFR 213.3102(r).

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THIS IS NOT A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO APPLY TO GSA JOB OPPORTUNITIES MUST VISIT THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION OF THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS LISTED IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

This is a Schedule A position under 5 CFR 213.3102(r) to hire unique technical skills to develop innovative tools and services in the Office of the Administrator. Provides industry expertise supporting the planning and execution of the overall strategy for the Buy Clean Initiative to include facilitating partnerships with stakeholders, establishing effective internal and external lines of communications, seeking, and advising senior level officials on best practices and coordinating meetings, working groups designed to improve the government-wide buying process.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
  • Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
  • Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Serve a one year trial period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
  • 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.
  • Participate in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), which includes attending meetings and planning activities; and carrying out mission-critical work at a designated location other than your primary work site (which may be outside of your commuting area).
  • This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home). Positions include routine telework work arrangements that are geographically specific to the Central Branch Office location described below.  The duty station will be:

           Central Office - 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC

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-14 salary range starts at $139,395 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 at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. 


Specialized experience is experience providing advice and assistance on the issues, programs, and problems of the Buy Clean Initiative program or equivalent. Experience supporting the planning and execution of the strategy for a Buy Clean Initiative to include facilitating partnerships with stakeholders, establishing effective internal and external lines of communications, and advising senior level officials on best practices. Coordinating meetings and working groups designed to improve an organization's buying clean initiative process. Experience identifying leading industry best practices and collaborating with industry and subject-matter experts to develop optimal solutions to complex supply and acquisition issues. Functioning/conducting work from a broad outline based on applicable laws and relevant regulations.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-14 grade level.

Additional information

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency at FairChanceActComplaint@gsa.gov or visit GSA's webpage.

Bargaining Unit Status: 
- This position is not eligible for the bargaining unit

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.  

Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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 through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

For information on temporary and term appointments go to USAJOBS.

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: 

  • Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
  • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is: 
  • Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
  • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
  • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered based on their knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) listed below:  Veterans’ Preference does apply to this recruitment.

You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired. 

       1. Knowledge of a Buy Clean Initiative program where issues are identified for recommending improvement.

          1a. Ability to recommend and/or develop policy that governs and improves a Buy Clean Initiative program.

       2. Ability to provide comprehensive evaluation material on programs.

          2a. Skill to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessing and improving program effectiveness.

          2b. Knowledge of and expertise in frameworks for evaluating a range of qualitative and quantitative metrics around user needs, resource prioritization, and program management.

       3. Skilled in oral and written communications to present sensitive recommendations to senior staff/leadership.

          3a. Skill in synthesizing voluminous materials, and in presenting ideas, conclusions, and recommendations clearly.

       4. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with management officials at all levels.


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