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:
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• 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:
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• 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.

Outdoor Recreation Planner, Bureau of Land Management - Palm Springs, CA

Job Title:Outdoor Recreation Planner

Department:Department Of The Interior

Agency:Bureau of Land Management

Job Announcement Number:FS-1432987-CF15

SALARY RANGE:	$53,915.00 to $70,086.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, July 27, 2015 to Friday, August 7, 2015
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0023-09
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Recent Graduates
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Palm Springs, CA View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	United States Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

Explore a new career with the Bureau of Land Management

Where our people are our greatest natural resource

You will serve as a journeyman level Outdoor Recreation Planner in the BLM Palm Springs Field Office. You will be responsible for the development of annual plans and implementation and administration of short range plans for recreation management resources, visitor services and wilderness activities. You will carry out broad assignments in planning and administration of the more complicated and diverse recreation program assignments.

This is a Pathways Recent Graduates position. The Recent Graduates Program enables individuals who lack experience to explore Federal civil service employment at the beginning of their careers.  After Program completion, you MAY be converted to a TERM or permanent Career-Conditional position.  To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must: Successfully complete at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program; Demonstrate successful job performance; AND Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduates may be converted.  Additional information about the Recent Graduates Program can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/students-recent-graduates/#url=graduates.

More than one vacancy may be filled through this announcement should the need arise.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U. S. Citizenship is required.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Cannot hold an active real estate license.
• Cannot have interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct deposit required.

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• Plans for and manages developed recreation sites and primitive wilderness facilities such as camp and picnic, winter sports, boating and swimming, trails, trailhead parking, etc., by conducting surveys, analyzing data, proposing, mapping, and laying out improvements in areas designated for recreation purposes; checking details of proposed site plans against broader management plans such as implementation plans, Land Use and Resource Management Plans to ensure adherence to standards and guidelines and desired future conditions.        
• Prepares National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) analysis and the preparation of environmental documents such as environmental assessments and impact statements. 
• Inventories recreation improvements and associated recreation facilities, and prepares schedules for operation. maintenance and rehabilitation. The planner compiles material and supply estimates for recreation facilities, maintenance, construction and operation. The employee prepares contract specifications for recreation construction, cleanup and maintenance projects. The planner determines the work force needed to accomplish the work unit objectives.
• Inspects, and/or monitors compliance of recreation permits, including concessions. The planner will processes special recreations permit applications. The planner confers and negotiates with permittees and/or outfitter and guide permit holders to gain compliance.
• Plans, monitors, and evaluates interpretive, environmental education programs and recreation special events. The employee coordinates special emphasis programs such as volunteers and partnerships with local public and private officials.

You have two full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level study, or you possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., Ph.D., in outdoor recreation planning, sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, recreation, or other related fields. A graduate year is 18 semester hours or the number of units your school considers a full graduate academic year. NOTE: to be found qualified under this option, you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your graduate education. 

OR

You have at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal service that included the following (NOTE: To qualify under this option, your resume must contain sufficient detail to prove you have one year experience performing these duties): 

• Developing recreational activities as part of a recreation and/or wilderness management program; 
• Implementing recreation programs, including identifying necessary resources and preparing budgets; 
• Determining maintenance needs for existing recreational areas; and 
• Monitoring and evaluating interpretive, education programs and recreation special events. 

OR

You have less than the full amount of GRADUATE education above and less than the amount of experience described above, but instead have a combination of the type of graduate education and the type of experience described in above. To combine education and experience, divide the number of graduate semester hours earned by 18 semester hours or whatever number your school uses to represent one graduate year. Then take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: To qualify using this alternative, the contents of your resume must support this response and you must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. Note: Only graduate level education beyond the first year may be combined with experience.

PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS:

Any individual who completed his or her educational requirements between December 27, 2010, and the effective date of the final Pathways regulation (July 10, 2012) will have 2 years from the effective date to apply to the Recent Graduates Program.If you completed your qualifying degree/certificate program PRIOR to December 27, 2010, you are NOT eligible to apply.To be eligible for the Pathways Recent Graduates Program, you must have completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution: 

1.) within the two years preceding the closing date of this announcement; or 

2.) between December 27, 2010 and July 10, 2012, you will have two years from July 10, 2012 to apply; or

If you are a Preference eligible veteran who was precluded from applying due to military service obligation, you will begin your 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which they completed their degrees (or certification). 

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; or social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education: For any college courses, graduate work, research, thesis or other non-descript courses listed on your transcript (such as "Independent Research"), please indicate through your resume or attachment memorandum from an academic professor how each course fulfills the specific education requirement, i.e., state number of semester hours credited, topic of study, grade earned.

NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 

Applicants can verify accreditation at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Architect/Engineer (Pathways Recent Graduate), General Services Administration - Several midwest locations (including Chicago)

Job Title:Architect/Engineer (General, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) - Pathways Recent Graduate

Department:General Services Administration

Agency:Public Buildings Service

Job Announcement Number:1505035LBOTR

SALARY RANGE:	$55,116.00 to $68,950.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, June 8, 2015 to Wednesday, June 17, 2015
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0801-09
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full-time - Excepted appointment which may be non-competitively converted to a permanent position.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS:	FEW vacancies - Chicago, IL View Map FEW vacancies - Indianapolis, IN View Map FEW vacancies - Detroit, MI View Map FEW vacancies - Grand Rapids, MI View Map FEW vacancies - Minneapolis, MN View Map More Locations  (4)
WHO MAY APPLY:	Graduates receiving a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the past 2 years. Preference eligible veterans precluded from applying due to military service obligation may apply up to 2 years from the date of discharge/release from active duty, but no more than 6 years after the date educational requirements are met.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Public Trust - Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

As an architect or engineer, you will be responsible for assisting in the overall architectural/engineering (A/E) project management of various leasing, design and construction projects assigned, including, but not limited to, planning, acquisition, design, and construction of new buildings and complexes, as well as the renovation of existing ones.

These positions are located in the Project Management Branches of the Chicago Service Center Operations Division, Southern Service Center Operations Division and the Northern Service Center Operations Division. These offices are responsible for developing, directing, acquiring and delivering services related to the operations, maintenance, and repair of Federal buildings and leased space.

Selected candidates will be required to make progress toward completing all requirements required to obtain and/or maintain at least a Level I Federal Acquisition Certification-Program/Project Management (FAC P/PM) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification and will be expected to make substantive progress toward achieving a Level III FAC P/PM and Level III COR certification in order to work on the full range of GSA projects.

These positions are being announced under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program. This program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. The program lasts for 1 year (unless the training requirements of the position warrant a longer and more structured training program). Additional information about the Recent Graduates Program can be found at http://www.opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/program/graduates/

DUTIES:

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The selected candidate will learn the duties and responsibilities pertaining to project planning, design, construction and repair of buildings. Responsibilities will include assisting a higher level architect, engineer, or project manager in the following duties with the opportunity for increased autonomy upon demonstrated proficiency:

1. Developing, managing, or monitoring design, new construction or alterations projects and related services in Federal and Federally leased buildings.
2. As part of quality assurance or quality control, reviewing design and related documents of private sector architects and consulting engineers.
3. Preparing of statements of work, determinations and findings, solicitation documents and detailed instructions for guidance to architects and consulting engineers.
4. Participating in selecting and negotiating A/E, consultant, or contractor selection, and negotiations for design, post-construction contract award, construction, and other related A/E, consultant, or contractor services.
5. Conducting site surveys to determine condition of structures and systems, evaluating requirements and recommends incorporation, modification or exclusion of various project features to best meet project requirements.
6. Serving as the Contracting Officer’ Representative (COR) which includes reviewing, inspecting and directing the work as it proceeds in compliance with contract requirements.
7. Reviewing cost estimates, specifications and design analyses submitted by contract designers and others for accuracy and technical adequacy.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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The GS-9 salary range starts at $55,116 per year, if you meet the following qualifications. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

All applicants must meet either the Basic Requirements for Architects or Engineers.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERS: A Degree in professional engineering OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Engineer Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS: A Degree in architecture or related field; OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education, training, and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Architect Positions.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, all applicants must meet one of the following in order to qualify for the GS-9 level:

• Registered to practice architecture by one of the State registration boards, using standards in compliance with the basic minimum provisions recommended by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards; OR
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in the design of construction or alteration projects involving buildings or major building systems of moderate complexity; or assisting in the coordination of the activities of architects, engineers, tenants and construction contractors on such projects. Such experience must also include having assisted in managing projects and/or portions of projects (balance scope/quality, schedule and budget) requiring the services of multiple disciplines from project initiation phase through project closeout; OR
• Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or a master's or equivalent graduate degree that is directly related to the position; OR
• A combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on length and level of experience. Therefore, in addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week if part time. 

Qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, so failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here.

Qualifying educational institutions/program for Recent Graduate Program include: a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.

You must provide a copy of ALL of your college/vocational/technical transcript(s), including current enrollment. See "Required Documents" section for additional information.

Preference eligible veterans precluded from applying due to military service obligation may apply up to 2 years from the date of discharge/release from active duty, but no more than 6 years after the date educational requirements are met. Applicants may refer to the U.S. Department of Education's Institutional Accreditation System to determine whether their school/program is accredited: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx.

A post-secondary certificate program must have been completed at a qualifying educational institution equivalent to at least 1 academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.

Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Serve a one year trial period (unless you have previously satisfied this requirement).
• Be able to make a direct deposit of your salary check to a financial organization.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 and who are at least 18 years of age must have registered with the Selective Service.
• Complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306) to determine suitability for Federal employment.
• Undergo a background investigation and receive a favorable adjudication.
• If you are not a current GSA employee, you must complete the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 to determine identity and employment (work status) eligibility. GSA will verify the information through the DHS e-Verify automated system. Any identified discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, and obtain approval that no conflict or an appearance of conflict exists between your financial interest and this position.
• Undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication. This position has been designated as a Public Trust Position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

The Category Rating procedure is being used to rate candidates. If you are found qualified for the position, your responses to the self assessment vacancy questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories: Qualified, Well Qualified, Best Qualified. Your responses to the vacancy questions must be supported by your resume or the Human Resources Specialist may adjust your responses lower. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Appropriate documentation must be received to adjudicate veterans' preference. You will be evaluated on the vacancy related questions that were designed to assess your overall possession of the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to manage projects, priorities, and requirements;
• Knowledge of procurement principles and procedures and of different types of contracts;
• Familiarity with contract monitoring and contract termination functions;
• Knowledge of established assessment and evaluative techniques and methodologies including cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management, and forecasting;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Federal funding process and budget process;
• Knowledge of professional A/E principles, concepts and practices applicable to the design, layout, construction, repair and/or alterations to a variety of conventional structures.
• Knowledge and skill to adapt standard design and construction practices and techniques to establish design parameters; and prepare project justifications and specifications for plans and designs for new construction and renovation projects;
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

A variety of assessments/assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates for specific vacancies covered by this announcement. Candidates will be notified when further assessments are implemented and provided with instructions on how to access and complete the assessment(s). Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.


To preview questions please click here.

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BENEFITS:

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You can review our benefits at: http://www.opm.gov/insure/federal_employ/index.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Bargaining Unit status: NFFE
• If you are selected for this position at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without further competition in accordance with all applicable regulations. However, promotions are not guaranteed and are dependent on performance. 
• Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
• Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed. This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means. Management also has the right not to fill the position.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. A description of the online process is provided below. For more information on applying for a GSA vacancy, please visitApplying for a GSA Job.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.  Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. Once you have completed this step, select "Apply for this Position Now!"
2. Complete your personal information within GSAjobs.  Once you’ve been redirected to GSA’s automated system, follow the prompts to create, review, or update your personal information. This information is used to determine your eligibility to apply for this position so be sure that it is up to date.
3. Respond to all of the vacancy specific questions.
4. Submit any required documents. A "Vacancy Documents" page is automatically displayed by the GSAjobs system. Review the Required Documents section of this announcement to determine which apply to you. You may choose one of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload; USAJOBS, or FAX. We strongly recommend you read the "Fax Instructions" provided on the Document Manager page prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information.
5. Respond to any Additional Assessment Questions. If you are presented with additional assessment questions, be sure to respond to them or you may not be considered.
6. Save a copy of your application. Once you have completed the application process, you will receive an ‘Application Review’ page. Review your application and follow the instructions to save or print a copy.
7. Click the "FINISH' button. At the bottom of the ‘Application Review’ page, YOU MUST CLICK THE 'FINISH' BUTTON to complete and submit your application.

Note: If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application will be considered.