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As a Sustainability Program Manager you will be providing technical expertise and support that promotes the implementation of sustainability practices in real estate design, construction, and operations to cost-effectively meet statutory and executive orders.

This position is located in General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service of the Central Office.

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

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

04/24/2024 to 05/07/2024
Salary

$103,409 - $167,336 per year
Salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selected applicant.
Pay scale & grade

GS 13
Location

Few vacancies in the following location:
- Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Remote job

Yes
Telework eligible

Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required

50% or less - Travel is required up to 50% of the time.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)

1101 General Business And Industry
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

PM-2024-0031
Control number

788122800

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Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.

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Leads cross-functional technical working groups and directly supports project and facility teams by providing greenhouse gas (GHG), energy, renewable energy, water, climate resilience and adaptation, and sustainability subject matter expertise, project and operations analysis support, and management oversight that facilitates the achievement of project, building, regional, PBS, and GSA climate and sustainability goals.
Determines the effectiveness and efficiency of PBS sustainability initiatives and projects. Supports the development and maintenance of performance tracking, periodic program reporting, and annual updates to regional sustainability reports and plans, GSA Sustainability Strategic Plan, GSA Climate Change Risk Management Plan, DOE Annual Energy Report, and OMB/CEQ Sustainability Scorecard.
Develops internal and external communication tools and materials documenting the environmental and sustainable performance of GSA's real estate portfolio and PBS's cross-business line sustainability initiatives across multiple regions. Develops and contributes to the planning, strategy, and execution for engagement initiatives and awareness campaigns.
Conducts technical analyses of projects, building operations, programs, and regions annual goal achievement in GHG emissions, energy, water, waste, renewable energy, climate resilience, sustainable acquisition, climate risk, and sustainable buildings in support of PBS’s annual sustainability strategic planning and achievement at the project, building, regional, program, and national levels.
Recommends changes and guidance to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of regional portfolio, projects, and operations. Performs analyses to present to regional program staff and senior managers for decision-making regarding commitment and/or reallocation of resources within a project and the broader program’s on-going activities.

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Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

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-13 salary range starts at $103,409 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-12 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as leading national or regional sustainability programs, strategies, planning, reporting, and execution efforts and directly supporting portfolio performance, project outcomes, and facility operations across large, diverse portfolios of buildings. This experience must demonstrate:

Directly supporting portfolio, project and facility teams with greenhouse gas (GHG), energy, water, waste management, renewable energy, resilience, climate risk, and sustainable buildings subject matter expertise;
Support the preparation of Federal agency’s, component's, or organization’s (of equivalent size and complexity) GHG inventory and reporting submission of its Department of Energy (DOE) Annual Energy Report (or equivalent, to include the prior DOE GHG and Sustainability Report);
Conducting technical analyses of projects’, buildings’, programs’, and regions’ GHG, energy, and sustainability performance; and
Recommending policy, guidance, investments, and changes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of regional portfolio, projects, and operations.

Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs): QRFs are knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that could be expected to significantly enhance performance in a position, but are not essential for satisfactory performance. Applicants who possess such KSA's may be ranked above those who do not, but no one may be rated ineligible solely for failure to possess such KSA's. The Quality Ranking Factor for this position is the possession of at least one of the following energy management certifications: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) through the Association of Energy Engineers, or Energy Management Professional (EMP) through the Energy Management Association. (You must provide a copy of your certificate).

Strong preference for candidates that have an Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Certified Energy Managers (CEM®) or an Energy Management Association, Energy Management Professional (EMP) certification.

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 eligible for the bargaining unit

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.

We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # PM-2024-0029. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

Knowledge of GHG emissions reduction, energy management, and federal high-performance sustainable buildings, and sustainability reporting programs; their governing laws, regulations, methodologies and/or policies to provide sound and authoritative technical guidance on all issues related to this program.
Ability to collect, analyze, understand, and report portfolio, building, and project GHG, energy, water, and sustainability performance. Has skills leading, coordinating, and developing federal sustainability reports and strategic plans.
Skill in written and oral communications required to explain requirements and/or implementation of program initiatives. Ability to develop and execute communication strategies and training.
Ability to conduct investigations and studies to formulate and present special reports and formal briefings concerning the status and adequacy of Agency design and construction projects in the sustainability areas.
Ability to provide sound and authoritative technical recommendations and guidance on all issues related to sustainability. Skill in interpersonal relations and in written and oral communications required to explain and negotiate requirements and/or implementation of program initiatives; ability to influence change with authority; and ability to present findings and conduct formal meetings in a concise and professional manner.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.

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You will have access to many benefits including:

Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.

If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:

(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).

If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.

If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:

(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.

(b) Copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).

If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s People With Disabilities page.

If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS for more information.

If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.

To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).

Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Agency contact information

Elvis Zdionica

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

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Next steps

After the closing date/deadline:

ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.

Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:

(b) Copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).

If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.

Help

To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).

Agency contact information

Elvis Zdionica

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

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

After the closing date/deadline:

ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.

Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

04/24/2024 to 05/07/2024
Salary

$103,409 - $167,336 per year
Salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selected applicant.
Pay scale & grade

GS 13
Location

Few vacancies in the following location:
- Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Remote job

Yes
Telework eligible

Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required

50% or less - Travel is required up to 50% of the time.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)

1101 General Business And Industry
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

PM-2024-0031
Control number

788122800

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788122800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Sustainability Program Manager

Summary

Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

Benefits

How You Will Be Evaluated

Benefits

Required Documents

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

Fair and Transparent

Required Documents

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

Fair & Transparent