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Summary The General Services Administration (GSA) is interested in attracting the best policy leaders for our diverse cadre of Senior Executive Service (SES) members. We are hiring for a new Federal Director who will join GSA's senior executive team and bring a passion for improving government-wide programs. To ensure your application is considered, you must follow the instructions outlined in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections below. Responsibilities The Director of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer within the Office of Government-wide Policy at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The Federal Director serves as the Federal official responsible for coordinating high-performance green building information and activities for the Federal Government and serves as a senior advisor to the Associate Administrator for Government-wide Policy, providing advice and expertise on all GSA-controlled high-performance green building activities. The Federal Director is responsible for visionary, national leadership and high-level policy direction for the GSA and all Federal agencies regarding high-performance green buildings; developing and overseeing implementation of broad green building program objectives in many cases through the study, demonstration, promulgation, and use of new or emerging technologies; and providing advice and consultant support to senior government officials. Additionally, the Director, Federal High-Performance Green Buildings is responsible for the following: Executive-level direction of the Federal Government's green-buildings program through a staff of subordinate supervisors and employees comprised primarily of technical experts. Oversight of contracts with academic, research, non-profit, and professional firms that provide services related to high-performance green buildings, as well as programmatic, administrative, and financial functions associated with the green-building program. Successful execution, implementation, and continual improvement of high-performance green buildings and related performance metrics necessary to support timely, cost effective, and satisfactory achievement of program objectives. Providing leadership and direction in the planning, development, implementation, and administration of various critical programs, strategies, policies, and initiatives for the Office, including but not limited to comprehensive program management, performance management, performance measurement including data gathering and benchmarking, and training programs and policies, as well as risk-management strategies and initiatives. Establishing, deploying, implementing and enforcing, on a governmentwide basis, appropriate program management requirements, program standards, technical standards, tools, guidelines, review processes, performance metrics, policies, practices, training requirements, and other requirements as necessary. Appraising the quality of the green building program through technical overview of operational units and informing senior level Federal agency officials, including the Associate Administrator for Government-wide Policy of green building issues and the means of correcting deficiencies or potential problems in the green building program. Incumbent ensures senior management is apprised of program deficiencies, and is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of appropriate recovery action plans and strategies to improve overall program performance. Evaluating program needs, conducting workload assessments and developing appropriate resource strategies to ensure successful program execution for initiatives involving Federal property used by more than one million Federal workers. Developing and maintaining partnerships and relationships, and an ability to address conflicting requirements when particularly controversial issues arise with stakeholders such as OMB, Congress, other agencies, private industry, State and local governments, and the public. The Director is responsible for establishing a senior-level Federal Green Building Advisory Committee and, in conjunction with the Secretary of Energy, issuing a biennial report to Congress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service This position is a critical-sensitive national security position and appointment requires that you undergo a single scope background investigation and that the GSA security office grant you a Top Secret national security clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service unless the required probationary period has previously been served. Selected candidate is required to file a SF-278, Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after his/her appointment, in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. This position has been designated under Executive Order 12564 as being subject to random drug screening. If selected for this role, you may be subjected to random drug testing following your appointment to this SES position. Continued employment will be contingent upon receiving a negative test result. Qualifications The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service. You must show in your resume that you possess the five ECQs. Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at SES ECQs. In addition to your resume, you must also submit a supplemental narrative statement that separately addresses the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) listed below. Your application will not be considered if you fail to submit this supplemental narrative. Evidence of your MTCs can also reflect in your resume. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for complete instructions on the content and format of your application package. MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCY (MTC): MTC 1: Expert knowledge and experience with federal policy regarding facilities, buildings and their effect on the environment, as well as thorough knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process, capital budgeting and both public and private financing of real property. MTC 2: Thorough knowledge of high-performance green building practices and performance with expert knowledge in at least one area within the broad field of building sustainability (i.e. energy or water conservation, greenhouse gas measurement and accounting, operation and maintenance management, building control strategies and technologies, renewable energy generation and storage) and expert knowledge of building performance metrics, measurement techniques, rating methods and testing processes. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information The 1993 Hatch Act Reform Amendments prohibit oral and written political recommendations for Federal jobs. Actual salary for Senior Executive Service positions may vary depending on the scope and the complexity of the qualifications and current compensation of the selectee. Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.