The General Services Administration is actively seeking top-tier talent for our Senior Executive Service (SES) positions from within GSA, across the government, and from the private sector. We have streamlined our recruitment process which will require you to submit an online resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) to apply for this position.
Summary
The General Services Administration is actively seeking top-tier talent for our Senior Executive Service (SES) positions from within GSA, across the government, and from the private sector. We have streamlined our recruitment process which will require you to submit an online resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) to apply for this position.
Yes - Your SES position at GSA will require that you complete a new entrant Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e), which is due within 30 days of appointment, and to complete an annual OGE Form 278e by May 15th each year. You will also be required to file a termination OGE 278e within 30 days of your separation from the SES position.
Open to the Public. US citizenship is required. You must apply online to be considered for this vacancy. Please review this announcement in its entirety for specific information on how to apply.
Serves as Associate General Counsel for Personal Property, providing day-to-day guidance, direction and coordination of legal services and activities relating to: the procurement, supply and disposal of personal property and the procurement and supply of non-personal services, including information technology (IT) activities and telecommunication services; transportation and travel management programs; fleet management services; government-wide policies for assigned program areas, as well as the FAR, FTR and FMR and all internal rules and policies implementing these regulations; special personal property purchase programs; drafting and review of contracts and related documents; the preparation or review of legal opinions, oral and written; fiscal law; and other legal issues relating to the above functions.
This Executive’s duties include the specialized field of procurement law and administrative law matters (some unique to GSA), including regulatory actions, and thus, the Executive expertly uses research materials and sources to satisfy the contracting and other mission requirements of the agency within the bounds of the law and agency policies
Oversees, manages, reviews and approves legal matters associated with highly sensitive agency programs and initiatives on behalf of the Office of the General Counsel.
Facilitates high level conversations and makes decisions on complex work performed by the GSA, OGC legal staff. Provides authoritative advice and guidance regarding law and/or complex policy issues for which no precedent has been established or that concern legal matters of unusual or novel nature.
Provides oversight, and high level guidance and direction to the Office of the General Counsel on matters related to precedent setting GSA enterprise wide activities and initiatives. Provides authoritative legal guidance to Heads of Services and Staff Offices of GSA.
Serves as an Agency spokesperson and collaborates with high level executives, private parties or their attorneys/representatives and other Government agencies on behalf of GSA. Ensures that GSA’s legal opinion, priorities and commitments are considered and adhered to prior to finalizing legal proceedings.
Formulates policies, guidance, directives and makes high level recommendations to the General Counsel. Reviews new and/or revised legislation, Executive Orders and/or other regulatory guidance to ensure compliance. Makes executive level decisions regarding the need for new or revised legislation and/or regulatory guidance.
Manages and provides executive level oversight in the planning, facilitating and execution of major agency programs and initiatives. Reviews high level operating programs, systems and/or methods related to OGC, GSA to ensure compliance with legal directives and ensures consistency with Executive Orders and GSA precedents.
Resume-only hiring method; resume must not exceed 2 pages.
All application materials must be received by the closing date.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Apply online (See 'How to Apply' section.)
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is a critical sensitive national security position. Appointment to this position requires the selectee to undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication for the GSA security office to grant you a Top Secret national security clearance. Applicants do not need this level of clearance in order to apply for the position. If you are not a GSA employee, the security office must grant the clearance before you are appointed to this position unless a pre-appointment waiver of this requirement is approved.
This position has been designated under Executive Order 12564 as being subject to random drug screening. If tentatively selected for this position, you may be required to submit to a urinalysis screen for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment will be contingent upon your receiving a negative test result.
If tentatively selected, you will be required to submit a Declaration for Federal Employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 will be required to complete a certification statement confirming their selective service status.
Persons selected for their initial appointment to an SES position must have their executive qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management before being appointed to the position.
If selected, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously successfully completed a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service.
If selected, you must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) upon appointment in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Veteran's preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.
Must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (at the time of graduation) and must be an active member of the bar in good standing (Certificate of Good Standing to practice law) in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
Qualifications
All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competency and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.
Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below; pleasedonotaddress the MTCs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrated Expertise in Federal Government Procurement and Administrative Law
Proven Leadership and Management of Legal Teams
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding- This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
2. Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
3. Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
4. Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards meeting the organization’s vision, mission and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable
5. Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Education
Must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (at the time of graduation) and must be an active member of the bar in good standing (Certificate of Good Standing to practice law) in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION FOR THE VACANCY: General Services Administration Office of the General Counsel Washington, DC
The 1993 Hatch Act Reform Amendments prohibit oral and written political recommendations for Federal jobs.
NOTICE REGARDING SALARY: GSA has established Pay Tiers within the Governmentwide SES pay band and categorized each SES position in the agency into one of three tiers. This structure is designed to provide a more refined approach to executive compensation, aligning pay levels with the scope, complexity, and impact of each SES role. This is a Tier II SES position. Current SES members whose salary equals or exceeds the maximum advertised salary for this position, will not lose pay upon appointment.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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.
An SES review panel will evaluate your resume based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo a structured interview and/or other assessments, such as providing a writing sample, work plan or other written product; reference checks may also be conducted. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB), unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with SES career reinstatement eligibility, or have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). You must receive SIQRB certification before you can be appointed to this position.
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.
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.
Include any supporting documents that don't fit within another category or are listed in the job announcement.
Some jobs require additional professional certifications. See the job announcement for details.
All applicants must submit the following:
1. A resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) that clearly demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards. Additionally, your 2-page resume must corroborate your experience and possession of both the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) as listed in this announcement. Please do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, college transcripts, training certificates or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section listed below.
2. Bar Membership - Evidence showing membership in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Please review the following information to determine if additional documents are required to complete your application for this position.
NONCOMPETITIVE PROCEDURES FOR CURRENT OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE CAREER SES APPLICANTS: In addition to the 2-page resume, you must also submit proof of non-competitive eligibility as a current career or reinstatement SES eligible appointee. Proof consists of:
(1) an SF-50 showing your status as a:
(a) current Career SES appointee, (b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or (c) current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES. NOTE: This applies only to current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executives of the Government Accountability Office, the Transportation Security Administration, or the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service.
OR
2) a certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your ECQ's have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) or Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB) through the SES CDP. *The above documents may be used to determine your eligibility for noncompetitive consideration under this announcement. Noncompetitive applicants must submit proof of noncompetitive eligibility as listed above; failure to do so may result in non-consideration of noncompetitive eligibility.
CURRENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.
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 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.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
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.
Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details.
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 job.
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) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance?
Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline
You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
GSA, Office of the General Counsel
Servicing HR Office:
GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date of the announcement:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: An initial evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. If it has been determined that you meet the qualifications listed within the vacancy announcement, your application will be forwarded to, and reviewed by an SES evaluation panel for further review and possible consideration of a structured interview by the SES panel.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If the SES panel determines that you meet all of the qualification requirements, you may be referred to the Hiring Official 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 all appointment vetting is complete, a final offer will be extended to you.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application package, please submit your question(s) via e-mail to executive.resources@gsa.gov. Please be sure to reference the announcement number (26110013-OGC) in the subject area of your email.
Thank you for your interest in working for the U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Include any supporting documents that don't fit within another category or are listed in the job announcement.
Some jobs require additional professional certifications. See the job announcement for details.
All applicants must submit the following:
1. A resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) that clearly demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards. Additionally, your 2-page resume must corroborate your experience and possession of both the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) as listed in this announcement. Please do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, college transcripts, training certificates or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section listed below.
2. Bar Membership - Evidence showing membership in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Please review the following information to determine if additional documents are required to complete your application for this position.
NONCOMPETITIVE PROCEDURES FOR CURRENT OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE CAREER SES APPLICANTS: In addition to the 2-page resume, you must also submit proof of non-competitive eligibility as a current career or reinstatement SES eligible appointee. Proof consists of:
(1) an SF-50 showing your status as a:
(a) current Career SES appointee, (b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or (c) current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES. NOTE: This applies only to current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executives of the Government Accountability Office, the Transportation Security Administration, or the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service.
OR
2) a certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your ECQ's have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) or Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB) through the SES CDP. *The above documents may be used to determine your eligibility for noncompetitive consideration under this announcement. Noncompetitive applicants must submit proof of noncompetitive eligibility as listed above; failure to do so may result in non-consideration of noncompetitive eligibility.
CURRENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.
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 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.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
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.
Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details.
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 job.
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) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance?
Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline
You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
GSA, Office of the General Counsel
Servicing HR Office:
GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date of the announcement:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: An initial evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. If it has been determined that you meet the qualifications listed within the vacancy announcement, your application will be forwarded to, and reviewed by an SES evaluation panel for further review and possible consideration of a structured interview by the SES panel.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If the SES panel determines that you meet all of the qualification requirements, you may be referred to the Hiring Official 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 all appointment vetting is complete, a final offer will be extended to you.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application package, please submit your question(s) via e-mail to executive.resources@gsa.gov. Please be sure to reference the announcement number (26110013-OGC) in the subject area of your email.
Thank you for your interest in working for the 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.
