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Summary As a Lead Program Specialist in the Energy Division, you will plan and execute national agency administration and oversight of Measurement, Verification, and Performance of complex energy conservation and sustainability projects requiring extended training and experience in pre and/or post award requirements of Energy Savings Contracts. Location of position: Public Buildings Service, Energy Division We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Promotes and advances oversees the ESPC and federal utility energy service contracts (UESC) program nationwide. Requires subject matter expertise and extensive coordination and integration of important and diverse functions and programs, (e.g., portfolio management, capital planning, and the administration of special emphasis funding). Requires frequent collaboration with other Federal Agencies, (e.g., Department of Energy (DOE)), as well as other Offices in PBS to advance the program. Serves as a center of expertise for the program, providing key input to policy development and/or implementation at the agency headquarters level and as a key advisor to senior-level management, including the PBS Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner (s) and Regional Commissioners(s). Provides significant information to senior-level management officials at the headquarters and/or regional level who regularly seek expertise on issues often of strategic importance to mission-essential goals or programs. Provides opinions to other personnel within or outside the agency who also hold a high degree of subject knowledge. Provides consultation on agency goals and develops strategies to meet those goals. Determines best practices to maximize overall program results, will identify contractual and technical impediments, and will troubleshoot a diverse range of issues and concerns regarding the program. Provides leadership, assistance and authoritative advice on interpretation of governing policy in the designated program area. Research highly sensitive, complex or otherwise controversial issues, utilizing all resources available. In those cases where existing agency policy does not cover the problem or issue under review, queries references such as United States Code (USC) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Comptroller General and Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit decisions, and other legal precedents available; interprets these legal sources; and develops definitive policy recommendations based on extensive analysis. Provides the analysis findings and recommendations to ensure that agency policy remains in conformance with ongoing governmental, Presidential, and/or Congressional initiatives. Works in conjunction with other Divisions in the Office of Facilities Management and Offices in PBS to develop implementation guidelines and national strategies. Responsible for obtaining and analyzing the information needed to perform the portfolio reviews recommended by Government Accountability Office (GAO), in accordance with the GSA Portfolio Review plan; provides leadership, expert assistance, and critical analysis of pressing issues (such as audit comments); and provides authoritative advice on interpretation of governing policy in the program area. As required by the organizational setting, may also lead a group of technical personnel in the substantive work of the unit. Requirements 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. 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 $122,198 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 performing at least 2 of the 3 the following functions: Developing and executing Energy Savings Performance Contracts or Utility Energy Savings Contracts. managing and overseeing extensive projects demonstrating and identifying effective and efficient solutions to complex issues while ensuring compliance with applicable Energy laws, Department of Energy (DOE) guidance, and contract requirements. Leveraging and influencing Operations & Maintenance of a facility to monitor and optimize energy consumption. Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: - This position is ineligible 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. 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. 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.