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Service Center Director - Pacific Northwest Service Center

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service

Summary

As a Service Center Director - Pacific Northwest Service Center, you will manage and direct a Service Center organization and promote the effective operation and management of all Federally controlled space and leased facilities within the Service Centers.

Location of position: GSA-PBS-Office of Facilities Management (PM).

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is full-time in the office. In rare instances, situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$166,283 - $197,200 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 15
Promotion potential
15
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel required as needed to attend training and or conferences.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes - Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
PM-2026-0020
Control number
883744900

Duties

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  • Directs all activities of a Facilities Management Service Center providing a high level of technical expertise and administrative skill. Delivers a full range of building management services and programs, Leading a team of Supervisory Building Managers who lead Building Managers, Lease Administration Managers and Project Managers in the execution of operational activities to include Building operations, Building Maintenance, space management, lease enforcement etc.)
  • Collaborates and strategizes with other senior managers to continually explore and implement a full range of facilities management processes, for example, building operations, construction management, contract administration, and lease administration business and operating practices that create a streamlined, efficient organization that delivers safe, high-quality space and services to agency customers.
  • Provides strategic leadership and oversight of all facilities operations by supporting: Long-term master plans, Operating and capital budgets,  Alignment of facilities initiatives with organizational goals, Oversight of compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Leads multi-disciplinary teams who provide direct maintenance, utilities, custodial, and grounds operations. Responsible for ensuring the reliability of critical building systems and delivering below below prospectus capital construction and renovation projects in federally controlled facilities
  • Advises the Enterprise Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner on important matters relating to the management of large, complex Federally-controlled buildings within the Service Center area, including but not limited to facilities-related, customer-focused or community-related issues.
  • Participates with higher-level management in formulating long range plans for PBS. Provides input and recommendations concerning capital investment projects, facilities operations, significant service trends, recurring problems and similar management concerns and opportunities.

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:

  • 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 probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • 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.
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
  • Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.
  • 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).

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: 

  • Name, address, telephone number, email address;

  • Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);

  • Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

  • Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

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-15salary range starts at $166,283per 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-14 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized Experience: is directing, managing, and coordinating:

  • facilities management, project management, and contract administration services.
  • business strategies, plans, objectives, programs, and policies.
  • quality customer service and support to a diverse customer base by assessing customer's needs and satisfaction of customer's expectations.
  • financial and budget planning for a complex program.

Such experience must include:

  • developing and implementing policy and procedures, including analyzing and monitoring programs or policies;
  • presenting complex issues and providing recommendations to senior leaders; and
  • developing and maintaining systems of records and internal controls.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

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 or visit GSA's webpage.

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

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

  1. Knowledge and understanding of operating programs relating to building management, architectural, engineering, contracting, space management services and programs for federally-owned and leased facilities within the area of responsibility Service Centers.
  2. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques and data interpretation required to perform extensive coordination and fact-finding in order to identify client agency and building tenants' facility needs in relation to customer satisfaction; and technical and program data to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of facility management leasing operations and contractual profitability initiatives.
  3. Ability to manage projects impacted by multiple competing priorities and requirements and to successfully integrate these requirements to meet the goals and objectives outlined. Skill in allocating fiscal, staff and time resources to produce maximum results.
  4. Provides written and oral reports to advise senior leaders on the effectiveness of all program operations and the progress in fulfilling management objectives and the actions taken to correct deficiencies and implement service enhancements.
  5. Comprehensive analytical skills to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process.

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 the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.


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Agency contact information

Elvis Zdionica
Phone
607-972-4223
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
crcavacancyinquiries@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
Servicing HR Office:
GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States

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