Summary
As an Energy Program Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring efforts are directed towards meeting national targets, measures, and requirements regarding energy and water conservation, greenhouse gas reductions, and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).
This position is located in the Public Buildings Service (PBS), Facilities Management & Services Programs Division.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Duties
This position is located in the Public Buildings Service (PBS), Facilities Management & Services Programs Division. This division oversees regional programs related to the management and operation of space under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of Public Buildings Service (PBS), both federally-owned and leased.
This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area: Chicago, IL; Springfield, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Milwaukee, WI; Detroit, MI; Battle Creek, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN and Fort Snelling, MN. You will be expected to report to a specific GSA duty location at least one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Oversees and coordinates activities related to regional infrastructure projects associated with the electrification of the federal fleet and the installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).
- Provides expert guidance and direction in the planning, development, and implementation of all activities necessary for the delivery of electrical infrastructure and EVSE installation projects.
- Coordinates in regional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Evaluates performance and reports out on progress related to greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives, targets, and measures.
- Participates in Management Analysis Review System (MARS) efforts conducting the energy program reviews.
- Establishes procedures to investigate high, or unusual, energy and water consumption in buildings tracked through consumption data.
- Plans and conducts formal training programs in energy and water conservation, greenhouse gas reduction, and EVSE for use by service centers.
- Disseminates information concerning new regulation, policies, guidance, standard operating procedures and techniques for energy and water conservation, greenhouse gas reduction, and EVSE.
- Maintains liaison and correspondence with scientists and engineers in other organizations who are expert consultants on trends and innovations in their specialties or related fields.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
- Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
- Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
- 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).
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 include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year.
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 experience reviewing, analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of energy and water conservation, greenhouse gas reduction, and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) programs. Such experience must include:
- developing program goals, guidance, tools and resources;
- reviewing and interpreting policy and regulations governing (EVSE), and energy and water conservation;
- representing the organization on program issues; and
- serving as an effective advocate for the program by providing control and technical direction for program implementation.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
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. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
- Knowledge of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) related regulatory requirements, executive orders, policies, procedures, and project processes.
- Knowledge of technical and operating concepts, principles, and practices required in the maintenance and operation of government owned and leased buildings and the relationship to energy and water conservation, greenhouse gas emission reductions, and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).
- Skill in the development and implementation of GSA-wide directives, policies and instructions as related to energy and water conservation and greenhouse gas emission reductions.
- Professional skill in oral and written communications to clearly present innovative, complex strategies to a broad range of audiences in formal and informal situations, and to negotiate and work effectively with regional staff and other federal agencies.
- Knowledge of technical writing principles and techniques to effectively communicate technical subject matter to a wide audience. Knowledge in developing written materials and creating presentations for informational and educational program-related topics.
- Knowledge of oral communication and presentation techniques to effectively communicate verbally to internal and external audiences.
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 GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
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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.
If you are 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 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?
- Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 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.
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 onboard, you will be given a final offer, which is typically within 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.
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