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Summary

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Offices throughout the Public Building Service are currently filling multiple vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

08 / 27 / 2024 to 09 / 10 / 2024

Salary

$49,906 - $74,110 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 7

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Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations :

• Phoenix, AZ
• Tucson, AZ
• Los Angeles, CA
• Pasadena, CA
• Show more locations (2)
• Honolulu, HI
• Las Vegas, NV
• Remote job
• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential
• Job family (Series)
• 1101 General Business And Industry
• Supervisory status
• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test
• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS) / Low Risk

• Trust determination process
• Credentialing
• Financial disclosure
• Bargaining unit status
• Announcement number

24NRCA042KCOTR

Control number

806528500

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This job is open to

Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.

Clarification from the agency

Recent Graduates : If you completed a qualifying degree, certificate, or industry-recognized credential 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, certificate, or industry-recognized credential was completed within the last 6 years.

Enrolled students : If you will complete your degree requirements by 12 / 31 / 2024, you may apply.

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Duties

This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee's home).

Positions include routine telework and remote work arrangements that are geographically specific to : Phoenix AZ, Tucson AZ, Las Vegas NV, Honolulu HI, Pasadena CA, and Los Angeles CA.

The duty station will be determined upon selection and will be located within the geographic area described.

This position is in the Public Buildings Service, which is responsible for Region 9. As a Project Manager, you will :

• Analyzes the issues in the project assignment, then select and apply accepted project management techniques and organizational practices to determine the most effective methodology needed to meet project goals and milestones concerned with planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, reviewing, and recommending design, construction and related work.
• Research and gather narrative and / or statistical information. Use applicable work methods and procedures to meet deadlines and carry out the successive steps in fact-finding and analysis of issues necessary to complete each phase of assigned limited, conventional work / projects.
• Applies basic project managerial and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.

The issues deal with readily observable conditions and written guidelines covering work methods and procedures.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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

Register with the 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 trial period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 1 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.

Signed participant agreement is required for employment under this Program.

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-7 salary range starts at $49,906.00 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 meet one of the following :

A. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as : Applying basic project / program management techniques and procedures, applying specifications and requirements;

assisting with the design and coordination of schedules; assisting with the review of project / program requirements including the tracking of expenses and funding for the purpose of improving projects / programs performance. OR

B. EDUCATION : One full year of graduate level education or a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., PhD., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work of an Project Manager OR

C. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level is fully qualifying at the GS-7 level. To claim SAA, submit documentation of one of the following :

• Class standing You must be in the upper third of your graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
• Grade-point average (rounded to one decimal point) of : (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum;

OR (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during your final 2 years of the curriculum.

Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR

D. COMBINATION : A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described in A and B above that, when combined, fulfills the requirements.

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.

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Additional information

The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.

Bargaining Unit Status : Varies by location

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer.

If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved :

• Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
• Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
• Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.

We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement# (9P-2024-0101) at the GS-09 grade level.

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.

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Benefits

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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.

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Review our benefits

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here's how it will work :

You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Educational Experience (ACWA)
• Mathematical Skills (ACWA)
• Rating (ACWA)
• Social Organizations (ACWA)
• Work Experience (ACWA)

Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges :

• Best Qualified Candidates scoring between 95 - 100
• Well Qualified Candidates scoring between 85 - 94
• Qualified Candidates scoring between 70 - 84

We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn't support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.

Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

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.

Benefits

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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.

Review our benefits

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.

Required Documents

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees : Submit SF-50

If you are claiming veterans preference :

a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service.

If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.

b) If you are claiming 10-point preference, 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).

College transcripts : Your transcripts must show a, b, and c :

a) Proof of recent graduate status (within the past 2 years or on track to graduate by the degree requirement completion date indicated in the Hiring Path Clarification Text section of this announcement;

or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service)

b) Name of your college or university

c) Date your degree was awarded.

Certificate : If you received a certificate from a registered apprenticeship programs, (i.e., Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps) or industry-recognized credential only when awarded from a qualifying career or technical education program.

Your certificate must show a, b, and c :

a) Proof of recent graduate status (within past 2 years or on track to finish by 12 / 31 / 2024; or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service)

b) Name of qualifying career or technical education program

c) Date program was completed

Transcripts / Certificates MUST also show the student's first and last name.

If you are currently pursuing a graduate degree, but you are claiming Recent Graduate eligibility based on a previous degree, you must also include those transcripts.

If you completed your education outside of the U.S., see Foreign Education information for guidance on what we can accept.

If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Superior Academic Achievement : Submit transcripts as described above. If you qualify based on your class rank or honor society membership, submit documentation of it.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

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.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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.

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); USAJOBS (click the USAJOBS link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the Fax instructions provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).

Need Assistance?

• Questions or issues completing an application and / or submitting documentation - visit the USA Staffing Applicant Help Page Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
• Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline

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

NRC Group Box

Phone (816) 823-2006 Email [email protected]

Address Public Buildings Service

1800 F Street NW

Washington, DC 20405

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 status by logging into USAJOBS.

Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.

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

Fair and Transparent

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

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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Required Documents

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees : Submit SF-50

If you are claiming veterans preference :

a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service.

If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.

b) If you are claiming 10-point preference, 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).

College transcripts : Your transcripts must show a, b, and c :

a) Proof of recent graduate status (within the past 2 years or on track to graduate by the degree requirement completion date indicated in the Hiring Path Clarification Text section of this announcement;

or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service)

b) Name of your college or university

c) Date your degree was awarded.

Certificate : If you received a certificate from a registered apprenticeship programs, (i.e., Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps) or industry-recognized credential only when awarded from a qualifying career or technical education program.

Your certificate must show a, b, and c :

a) Proof of recent graduate status (within past 2 years or on track to finish by 12 / 31 / 2024; or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service)

b) Name of qualifying career or technical education program

c) Date program was completed

Transcripts / Certificates MUST also show the student's first and last name.

If you are currently pursuing a graduate degree, but you are claiming Recent Graduate eligibility based on a previous degree, you must also include those transcripts.

If you completed your education outside of the U.S., see Foreign Education information for guidance on what we can accept.

If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Superior Academic Achievement : Submit transcripts as described above. If you qualify based on your class rank or honor society membership, submit documentation of it.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

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.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

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.

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); USAJOBS (click the USAJOBS link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the Fax instructions provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).

Need Assistance?

• Questions or issues completing an application and / or submitting documentation - visit the USA Staffing Applicant Help Page Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
• Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline

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.

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Agency contact information

NRC Group Box

Phone (816) 823-2006 Email [email protected]

Address Public Buildings Service

1800 F Street NW

Washington, DC 20405

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 status by logging into USAJOBS.

Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.

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

Read more

Fair & Transparent

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

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

08 / 27 / 2024 to 09 / 10 / 2024

Salary

$49,906 - $74,110 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 7

Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations :

• Phoenix, AZ
• Tucson, AZ
• Los Angeles, CA
• Pasadena, CA
• Show more locations (2)
• Honolulu, HI
• Las Vegas, NV
• Remote job
• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential
• Job family (Series)
• 1101 General Business And Industry
• Supervisory status
• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test
• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS) / Low Risk

• Trust determination process
• Credentialing
• Financial disclosure
• Bargaining unit status
• Announcement number

24NRCA042KCOTR

Control number

806528500

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov / job / 806528500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.

usajobs.gov will be considered.