Recent Graduate Program, U.S. General Services Administration - Hyrbid

 

At a glance

$49–97K/yr

Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus paid time off

Remote or hybrid, based in various US locations

Work from home, or in person part of the week from the location

Job

Full-time

US work authorization required

Recent Graduate Program- U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) 

Are you interested in an entry-level federal government job? Do you want to make an impact while enjoying flexible work schedules, fantastic benefits, and enriching career development opportunities? Join our team at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and find out why we’re one of the Best Places to Work in the federal government! 

Who We Are 

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is often described as the government’s Landlord & Business Manager. Our core mission is to help federal agencies buy smarter, reduce their real estate footprint, provide efficient, cost saving technology and create a better, faster federal government. 

Program Overview 

Our Recent Graduate program is a development program that facilitates the college-to-career transition by providing opportunities within the different business lines inside our agency. The program provides technical and professional development training, mentoring, and networking opportunities to support the growth of key knowledge, skills, and abilities for the career tracks being offered. 

Business Lines & Career Tracks Available 

Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) focuses on procuring goods and services for the rest of the federal government. 

Public Buildings Service (PBS) the landlord and real estate agent for the entire federal government. 

Service & Staff Offices: is a division of GSA that is composed of various different offices that provide many different services to our customers. 

Career Tracks Available

• Building Management Specialist- (PBS)
• Contract Specialist- (ATD Program, Students train under the Office of Human Resource Management and then move to FAS or PBS)
• Program Analyst- (FAS, PBS)
• Project Manager- (FAS, PBS)
• Realty Specialist- (PBS)

Career Tracks 

We currently are recruiting for multiple positions nationwide for the career tracks listed below: 

● Building Management Specialist: Building Management Specialists provide occupants of Federal Government buildings & privately leased space with safe, secure, clean & sustainable facilities in which to conduct agency business. Building Management Specialists interact with building tenants and client representatives on a recurring basis to assess their facility and facility related needs. 

● Contract Specialist: Contract Specialists will have opportunities to work on a host of contracts in various programs that support the entire federal government. Contract Specialists perform the full range of policy-related work, price analysis, cost analysis, contract negotiation, administration, and termination.

● Program Analyst: As a program analyst, one will have the chance to perform a wide variety of analytical assignments in the form of projects, research, and other initiatives that impact many of GSA’s diversified programs. 

● Project Manager: Project Managers work on a wide array of assignments. They determine appropriate products and services with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables. Project Managers also develop, modify, and provide input to project plans. 

● Realty Specialist: Realty Specialists perform a wide range of acquisition and/or federal space management work for complex realty transactions. Ultimately, Realty Specialists are accountable for all realty actions for their assigned properties, from the beginning of the acquisition process through disposal. 

Please note that each one of our business lines (FAS and PBS) have their own set of career tracks and locations available. 

What We Offer: 

• Flexible work schedules & telework opportunities
• Multiple health insurance plans & life insurance
• Vacation, sick leave & 10 paid holidays
• A monthly transit subsidy
• An outstanding retirement plan

Who We Are Looking For: 

Talented, motivated students who are looking to build their career at GSA, and who:

• Will graduate no later than June 30, 2025 
• Will be available to start work no later than August 2025 
• Have graduated within the past 2 years (or within 6 years for eligible veterans)
• Are U.S. Citizens (As a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. Citizens)

How to Apply 

• By clicking the apply link in this posting you will be redirected to our Launch Your Career page
• On our students and recent grad page scroll down to the “Pathways Recent Graduate Opportunities” section
• In this section you will see the links for each different career track that is available
• Click on the link for the career track that you would like to apply for, and you will be redirected to USA JOBS to formally apply

LEARN MORE/APPLY HERE!

Smart Buildings Program Specialist - Public Buildings Service - General Services Administration

Smart buildings Program Specialist: To learn more about the position and how to apply visit: Smart Buildings Program Specialist 

• Open & closing dates: 10/11/2022 to 10/24/2022

  Salary: $92,143 - $138,413 per year

  Appointment type: Permanent 

  Work schedule: Full-time

Summary:

As a Smart Buildings Program Specialist, you will serve as the regional program expert for the Smart Buildings (SB) program and primary liaison with Central Office program counterparts.

Duties: 

Key responsibilities of the Smart Buildings Program Specialist, position include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the implementation of new building technologies; including Building Automation Systems (BAS) used in the construction, modernization, and reprogramming of existing systems throughout the region to ensure compliance with the national program goals and changing information technology.
• Preparing case studies on existing BAS and building systems for future use through the systematic collection and aggregation of building system information.
• Providing expert advice and recommendations to design and construction engineering teams.
• Providing critical analysis of pressing issues and required policy recommendations used by management to formulate decisions regarding changing responsibilities or business needs, as well as in the design/development and evaluation of ongoing and /or new program issues.
• Maintaining program integrity through continuous monitoring.
• Collaborating with colleagues to best align program objectives with nationally administered programs.
• Monitoring monthly region-wide and individual building energy usage to ensure usage reduction goals are on target with program objectives, and providing critical recommendations to minimize energy usage and associated costs.

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 the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• 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
• Have a valid driver's license
• This work is normally sedentary; but may require some physical exertion when conducting site visits. Site visits require the ability to walk, climb, bend, and manipulate small tools and instruments.
• The work is primarily performed in an office setting. Site visits may require assessments in mechanical rooms or on building rooftops. When necessary, appropriate safety equipment (e.g., hard hat, eye wear, ear plugs, and safety shoes) is required for site visits.

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.

Contract Specialist - Public Buildings Service - General Services Administration (GSA) - Various Locations

Contract Specialist: To learn more about the position and how to apply visit: GSA Contract Specialist 
Open & closing dates: 10/11/2022 to 11/04/2022
Salary: $44,740 - $87,395 per year
Appointment type: Recent Graduates - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.
Work schedule: Full-time
Summary: 
Are you a graduating student or a recent grad?  Join our Pathways Recent Graduate Program! This one-year program offers professional and technical training, mentoring and developmental opportunities. We are currently filling multiple vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
GSA’s core mission is to help federal agencies buy smarter, reduce their real estate footprint, provide efficient, cost saving technology and create a better, faster federal government. We leverage the tremendous buying power of the federal government to acquire best value for taxpayers and our federal customers. Our jobs are as diverse as the services we provide, which makes us a great place to start, build, and expand your career!  
We employ nearly 12,000 employees nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have eleven regional offices located across the country; Atlanta, GA, Tacoma, WA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC.
Who We Are Looking For: Recent Graduates: If you completed a qualifying degree within the previous two years, you may apply. If you are a veteran who was prevented from applying during the 2-year period due to your military service, you may apply if your degree was completed within the last 6 years. Enrolled students: If you will complete your degree requirements by June 30, 2023, you may apply.
Duties: 

• Contract Specialist: As the federal government’s premiere contracting agency, GSA is the ideal place for applicants interested in a contracting career. As a Contract Specialist, you will have opportunities to work on a host of contracts in various programs that support the entire federal government. Contract Specialists perform the full range of policy-related work, price analysis, cost analysis, contract negotiation, administration, and termination. Some examples of contracts include the Airline City Pairs Program, which provides negotiated airline rates to meet the government’s air travel needs; Emergency Management Services, which support disaster relief; and Environmental products and services, which support sustainability initiatives. Contract Specialists work in conjunction with Contracting Officers and play an integral role in GSA’s acquisitions.

Talented, motivated students who are looking to build their career at GSA, and who:

• Will graduate by June 30, 2023.

• Will be available to start work in August 2023.

• Have graduated within the past 2 years (or within 6 years for eligible veterans)

• Are U.S. Citizens (As a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. Citizens)

Conditions of Employment
If you participate in our Pathways Recent Graduates program, you will be required to:

• Receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to your employment field in addition to soft skill training

• Serve a trial period, which will allow your supervisor to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job and determine if our appointment will become final

• Sign a participant agreement

In order to be placed in a permanent position after completing the Pathways Recent Graduates program, you must:

1. Meet the qualification requirements for the position you are being placed in
2. Maintain an acceptable performance under GSA's approved performance management system.
3. Receive a favorable recommendation from your supervisor at the end of the program.
4. Meet all the training and development requirements outlined in the GSA Pathways policy.

GSA is not obligated to make an offer of permanent employment to you after you have completed the Program.

Who We Are Looking For: 

Requirements: 

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

Education: 

Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

Project Manager - Public Buildings Service - General Services Administration (GSA) - Various Locations

Project Manager: To learn more about the position and how to apply visit: GSA Project Manager 

Open & closing dates: 10/11/2022 to 11/04/2022

Salary: $44,740 - $87,395 per year

Appointment type: Recent Graduates - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.

Work schedule: Full-time

Summary: 

Are you a graduating student or a recent grad?  Join our Pathways Recent Graduate Program! This one-year program offers professional and technical training, mentoring and developmental opportunities. We are currently filling multiple vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

GSA’s core mission is to help federal agencies buy smarter, reduce their real estate footprint, provide efficient, cost saving technology and create a better, faster federal government. We leverage the tremendous buying power of the federal government to acquire best value for taxpayers and our federal customers. Our jobs are as diverse as the services we provide, which makes us a great place to start, build, and expand your career!  

We employ nearly 12,000 employees nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have eleven regional offices located across the country; Atlanta, GA, Tacoma, WA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC.

Who are we looking for: Recent Graduates: If you completed a qualifying degree within the previous two years, you may apply. If you are a veteran who was prevented from applying during the 2-year period due to your military service, you may apply if your degree was completed within the last 6 years. Enrolled students: If you will complete your degree requirements by June 30, 2023, you may apply.

Duties: 

At GSA, our Project Manager perform the following duties:

• Project Manager: Project Managers work on a wide array of assignments. They determine appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements, and deliverable's. Project Managers also develop, modify, and provide input to project plans. They implement project plans to meet objectives, while also coordinating and integrating project activities. One can expect to manage, lead, and administers project resources as well.

Who We Are Looking For: 

Talented, motivated students who are looking to build their career at GSA, and who:

• Will graduate by June 30, 2023.
• Will be available to start work in August 2023.
• Have graduated within the past 2 years (or within 6 years for eligible veterans)
• Are U.S. Citizens (As a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. Citizens)

Requirements: 

Conditions of Employment: 

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

If you participate in our Pathways Recent Graduates program, you will be required to:

• Receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to your employment field in addition to soft skill training
• Serve a trial period, which will allow your supervisor to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job and determine if our appointment will become final
• Sign a participant agreement

Education: 

In order to be placed in a permanent position after completing the Pathways Recent Graduates program, you must:

1. Meet the qualification requirements for the position you are being placed in.
2. Maintain an acceptable performance under GSA's approved performance management system.
3. Receive a favorable recommendation from your supervisor at the end of the program.
4. Meet all the training and development requirements outlined in the GSA Pathways policy.

GSA is not obligated to make an offer of permanent employment to you after you have completed the Program.

Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

Program Analyst - Public Buildings Service - General Services Administration (GSA) - Various Locations

Program Analyst: To learn more about the position and how to apply visit: GSA Program Analyst 

Open & closing dates: 10/11/2022 to 11/04/2022

Salary: $44,740 - $87,395 per year

Appointment type: Recent Graduates - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.

Work schedule: Full-time

Summary: 

Are you a graduating student or a recent grad?  Join our Pathways Recent Graduate Program! This one-year program offers professional and technical training, mentoring and developmental opportunities. We are currently filling multiple vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

GSA’s core mission is to help federal agencies buy smarter, reduce their real estate footprint, provide efficient, cost saving technology and create a better, faster federal government. We leverage the tremendous buying power of the federal government to acquire best value for taxpayers and our federal customers. Our jobs are as diverse as the services we provide, which makes us a great place to start, build, and expand your career!  

We employ nearly 12,000 employees nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have eleven regional offices located across the country; Atlanta, GA, Tacoma, WA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC.

Who We Are Looking For: Recent Graduates: If you completed a qualifying degree within the previous two years, you may apply. If you are a veteran who was prevented from applying during the 2-year period due to your military service, you may apply if your degree was completed within the last 6 years. Enrolled students: If you will complete your degree requirements by June 30, 2023, you may apply.

Duties: 

At GSA, our Program Analysts perform the following duties:

• Analyze program issues and apply analytical techniques such as task analysis, work simplification, work-flow charts, workload measurement, and organizational practices to determine the most effective methodology needed to meet program goals
• Use qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to research and gather narrative and/or statistical information and applicable work methods and procedures to meet deadlines and carry out fact-finding and analysis of issues
• Apply basic analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature
• Conduct basic studies of statistical, descriptive, or evaluative information, materials, and data, to choose, interpret or adapt available guidelines to specific issues or subjects studied regarding the attainment of the goals of limited projects
• Identify and develop data required for use by higher level analysts in the management and direction of programs
• Assist higher level analysts in preparing briefings to management and/or senior staff employee(s) on study findings and recommendations

Who We Are Looking For:  

Talented, motivated students who are looking to build their career at GSA, and who:

• Will graduate by June 30, 2023.
• Will be available to start work in August 2023.
• Have graduated within the past 2 years (or within 6 years for eligible veterans)
• Are U.S. Citizens (As a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. Citizens)

Requirements:  

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

If you participate in our Pathways Recent Graduates program, you will be required to:

• Receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to your employment field in addition to soft skill training
• Serve a trial period, which will allow your supervisor to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job and determine if our appointment will become final
• Sign a participant agreement
• This position may require both written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish languages.

Qualifications: 

Education: 

In order to be placed in a permanent position after completing the Pathways Recent Graduates program, you must:

1. Meet the qualification requirements for the position you are being placed in.
2. Maintain an acceptable performance under GSA's approved performance management system.
3. Receive a favorable recommendation from your supervisor at the end of the program.
4. Meet all the training and development requirements outlined in the GSA Pathways policy.

GSA is not obligated to make an offer of permanent employment to you after you have completed the Program.

Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

Building Management Specialist - Public Buildings Service - General Services Administration - Various Locations

Building Management Specialist: To learn more about the position and how to apply visit: GSA Building Management Specialist 

Open & closing dates: 0/11/2022 to 11/04/2022

Salary: $44,740 - $87,395 per year

Appointment type: Recent Graduates - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.

Work schedule: Full-time

Summary: 
Are you a graduating student or a recent grad?  Join our Pathways Recent Graduate Program! This one-year program offers professional and technical training, mentoring and developmental opportunities.

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

GSA’s core mission is to help federal agencies buy smarter, reduce their real estate footprint, provide efficient, cost saving technology and create a better, faster federal government. We leverage the tremendous buying power of the federal government to acquire best value for taxpayers and our federal customers. Our jobs are as diverse as the services we provide, which makes us a great place to start, build, and expand your career!  

We employ nearly 12,000 employees nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have eleven regional offices located across the country; Atlanta, GA, Tacoma, WA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC.

Who We Are Looking For: Recent Graduates: If you completed a qualifying degree within the previous two years, you may apply. If you are a veteran who was prevented from applying during the 2-year period due to your military service, you may apply if your degree was completed within the last 6 years. Enrolled students: If you will complete your degree requirements by June 30, 2023, you may apply.

• Duties:

• Building Management Specialist: assists the Building Manager who provides occupants of Federal Government buildings and privately leased space with safe, secure, clean, and sustainable facilities in which to conduct agency business, and may specialize in one or more program areas. Interacts with building tenants and client representatives on a recurring basis to assess their facility and facility related needs, and to assure that the procedures used to obtain services are responsive and customer friendly. Protects taxpayer investments in Federal facilities by facilitating the efforts of appropriate stakeholders to maximize building performance through industry best practices and life cycle operations and management.

• Who We Are Looking For:  

  Talented, motivated students who are looking to build their career at GSA, and who:

  • Will graduate by June 30, 2023.
  • Will be available to start work in August 2023.
  • Have graduated within the past 2 years (or within 6 years for eligible veterans)
  • Are U.S. Citizens (As a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. Citizens)
  Requirements:
• 
  
• Conditions of Employment 
• • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

  If you participate in our Pathways Recent Graduates program, you will be required to:

  • Receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to your employment field in addition to soft skill training
  • Serve a trial period, which will allow your supervisor to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job and determine if our appointment will become final
  • Sign a participant agreement
  • This position MAY require both written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish languages.
  Qualifications:
• 
  
• Education:

• In order to be placed in a permanent position after completing the Pathways Recent Graduates program, you must:

  1. Meet the qualification requirements for the position you are being placed in.
  2. Maintain an acceptable performance under GSA's approved performance management system.
  3. Receive a favorable recommendation from your supervisor at the end of the program.
  4. Meet all the training and development requirements outlined in the GSA Pathways policy.

  GSA is not obligated to make an offer of permanent employment to you after you have completed the Program.

  Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

Realty Specialist - Public Building Service - General Services Administration - Various Locations

Realty Specialist: To learn more about the position and how to apply visit: GSA Realty Specialist 

Open & closing dates: 10/11/2022 to 11/04/2022

Salary: $44,740 - $87,395 per year

Appointment type: Recent Graduates - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.

Work schedule: Full-time

Summary:

Are you a graduating student or a recent grad?  Join our Pathways Recent Graduate Program! This one-year program offers professional and technical training, mentoring and developmental opportunities.

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

GSA’s core mission is to help federal agencies buy smarter, reduce their real estate footprint, provide efficient, cost saving technology and create a better, faster federal government. We leverage the tremendous buying power of the federal government to acquire best value for taxpayers and our federal customers. Our jobs are as diverse as the services we provide, which makes us a great place to start, build, and expand your career!  

We employ nearly 12,000 employees nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have eleven regional offices located across the country; Atlanta, GA, Tacoma, WA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC.

Who We Are Looking For: Recent Graduates: If you completed a qualifying degree within the previous two years, you may apply. If you are a veteran who was prevented from applying during the 2-year period due to your military service, you may apply if your degree was completed within the last 6 years. Enrolled students: If you will complete your degree requirements by June 30, 2023, you may apply.

Duties:

• Realty Specialist: Performs a limited range of real estate work related to the acquisition of real property and/or the management and assignment of federally owned, leased and/or delegated space. Prepares and/or signs Acquisition Plans, market survey forms and reports, Price Negotiation Memorandums, Requests for Lease Proposals, Leases and all associated Lease-acquisition documents as appropriate and authorized. Is familiar with the Lease File Checklist and Guidance and the Leasing Desk Guide. For routine projects, provides technical advice and assistance to the Lease Contracting Officer, other business lines and project stakeholders, and customer agencies regarding the lease acquisition process and customer requests for space. Works with GSA project teams. Assists in estimating rent and other costs for accurate budget projections.

Who We Are Looking For:  

Talented, motivated students who are looking to build their career at GSA, and who:

• Will graduate by June 30, 2023.
• Will be available to start work in August 2023.
• Have graduated within the past 2 years (or within 6 years for eligible veterans)
• Are U.S. Citizens (As a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. Citizens)

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

If you participate in our Pathways Recent Graduates program, you will be required to:

• Receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to your employment field in addition to soft skill training
• Serve a trial period, which will allow your supervisor to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job and determine if our appointment will become final
• Sign a participant agreement
• This position may require both written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish languages.

Qualifications:

Education:

In order to be placed in a permanent position after completing the Pathways Recent Graduates program, you must:

1. Meet the qualification requirements for the position you are being placed in.
2. Maintain an acceptable performance under GSA's approved performance management system.
3. Receive a favorable recommendation from your supervisor at the end of the program.
4. Meet all the training and development requirements outlined in the GSA Pathways policy.

GSA is not obligated to make an offer of permanent employment to you after you have completed the Program.

Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

Contract Specialist - Federal Acquisition Service - General Services Administration (GSA) - Remote

Contract Specialist: To learn more about the position and how to apply visit: GSA Contract Specialist 
Opening and Closing dates: 10/11/2022 to 11/04/2022
Salary: $44,740 - $87,395 per year
Remote job: Yes
Appointment type: Recent Graduates - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.
Work schedule: Full-time 

Summary
Are you a graduating student or a recent grad?  Join our Pathways Recent Graduate Program! This one-year program offers professional and technical training, mentoring and developmental opportunities.
We are currently filling multiple vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

GSA’s core mission is to help federal agencies buy smarter, reduce their real estate footprint, provide efficient, cost saving technology and create a better, faster federal government. We leverage the tremendous buying power of the federal government to acquire best value for taxpayers and our federal customers. Our jobs are as diverse as the services we provide, which makes us a great place to start, build, and expand your career!  

We employ nearly 12,000 employees nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have eleven regional offices located across the country; Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, Tacoma, WA and Washington, DC.

Who We Are Looking For: Recent Graduates: If you completed a qualifying degree within the previous two years, you may apply. If you are a veteran who was prevented from applying during the 2-year period due to your military service, you may apply if your degree was completed within the last 6 years. Enrolled students: If you will complete your degree requirements by June 30, 2023, you may apply.

Duties:

Contract Specialist: As the federal government’s premiere contracting agency, GSA is the ideal place for applicants interested in a contracting career. As a Contract Specialist, you will have opportunities to work on a host of contracts in various programs that support the entire federal government. Contract Specialists perform the full range of policy-related work, price analysis, cost analysis, contract negotiation, administration, and termination. Some examples of contracts include the Airline City Pairs Program, which provides negotiated airline rates to meet the government’s air travel needs; Emergency Management Services, which support disaster relief; and Environmental products and services, which support sustainability initiatives. Contract Specialists work in conjunction with Contracting Officers and play an integral role in GSA’s acquisitions.

Who We Are Looking For:  
Talented, motivated students who are looking to build their career at GSA, and who:

• Will graduate by June 30, 2023.

• Will be available to start work in August 2023.

• Have graduated within the past 2 years (or within 6 years for eligible veterans)

• Are U.S. Citizens (As a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. Citizens)

Requirements 

Conditions of Employment 

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

If you participate in our Pathways Recent Graduates program, you will be required to:

• Receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to your employment field in addition to soft skill training

• Serve a trial period, which will allow your supervisor to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job and determine if our appointment will become final

• Sign a participant agreement

• This position may require both written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish languages

Qualifications

Education 

In order to be placed in a permanent position after completing the Pathways Recent Graduates program, you must:

• Meet the qualification requirements for the position you are being placed in.

• Maintain an acceptable performance under GSA's approved performance management system.
• Receive a favorable recommendation from your supervisor at the end of the program.
• Meet all the training and development requirements outlined in the GSA Pathways policy.

GSA is not obligated to make an offer of permanent employment to you after you have completed the Program.

Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

Project Manager, General Services Administration - Chicago, IL

Job Title:Project Manager

Department:General Services Administration

Agency:Public Buildings Service

Job Announcement Number:1405058LBDE

SALARY RANGE:	$52,516.00 to $68,267.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Wednesday, September 10, 2014 to Tuesday, September 23, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-1101-09
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full-time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS:	Few vacancies in the following location: Chicago, IL View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	All United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Other
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

GSA has been repeatedly named by the Partnership for Public Service as one of the 'Best Places to Work in the Federal Government'.

As a Project Manager trainee, you will assist in the management of a variety of complex projects involving initial space design and build out, repair and alterations, new construction or other projects to provide space that is suitable for customer needs.

This position is located in the Public Buildings Service, Chicagoland Service Center Operations Division. This office is responsible for developing, directing, acquiring and delivering services related to the operations, maintenance, and repair of Federal buildings and leased space.

DUTIES:

The selected trainee will learn the duties and responsibilities of a GSA Project Manager which includes exercising full responsibility for the administration and management of assigned projects, to include the direction and control of project planning, programming (including scope of work); design and construction activities; budgeting and reprogramming of fund allocations, contract evaluation and technical contract administration, etc.

Projects involve renovation of a large footprint of customer space, demolition and construction to reconfigure one or more floors of a building for a new customer or a markedly different mission need as well as ongoing management and oversight over more standard initial space alterations, building systems or major equipment upgrades or retrofits or similar projects involving substantive coordination, management and project oversight and direction. Examples of developmental duties may include:

• Developing project schedules and activities in support of project requirements and developing cost and financial documentation for assigned projects.
• Coordinating development of project activities and obtaining final commitment on final schedules and plans.
• Participating in procurement planning for projects.
• Negotiating contract specifications and design changes.
• Monitoring project reviews, readjusting funds, schedules, scopes of work for assigned projects.
• Participating and conducting formal and informal presentations, briefings or necessary customer interactions on all aspects of projects.
• Performing technical duties necessary for the management on on-site construction, renovation and repair projects.
• Developing cost estimates for design and/or construction work that needs to be contracted out.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The GS-9 annual salary starts at $52,516, if you meet the following qualifications. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify, you must demonstrate that you meet one of the following:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level of the Federal service. Specialized experience is assisting with project management for new construction, conversions or alterations of multi-story office buildings, large office complexes, or courthouses. Such experience must include assisting with the preparation of project plans; tracking project expenses and funding for projects; applying procurement practices and techniques; accomplishing work through project team members; participating in contract negotiations and performing contract administration.

OR
You possess a master's or equivalent level degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or JD. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

OR
You possess a combination of graduate level education and appropriate specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

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