Summary
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.
Duties
- 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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- 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.
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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.
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.
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:
- 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.
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 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
- 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.
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. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
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.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(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 claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled 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 ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
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.
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 vacancy.
- 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.
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
- ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant eligibility and qualifications are reviewed.
- REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: Eligible/Qualified applicants are referred to management for review and possible interview.
- SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If a selection is made, a Tentative Offer is extended to the selectee and suitability and/or security background investigation is conducted.
- FINAL JOB OFFER: A final job offer is made (typically within 40 days after the closing date/deadline for applications).
- FINAL COMMUNICATION TO APPLICANTS: 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!
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