Summary
As Director of the Heating Operation and Transmission District (HOTD), you will be responsible for professional, business, and technical administration; and strategic and tactical direction over planning, organizing, leading, and controlling this large utility complex.
Location: National Capital Region (NCR), the Heating Operation & Transmission Officer(HOTD) Division.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to the public
Duties
Summary: As Director of the Heating Operation and Transmission District (HOTD), you will be responsible for professional, business, and technical administration; and strategic and tactical direction over planning, organizing, leading, and controlling this large utility complex. To include administration of programs, projects, and initiatives related to mechanical, chemical, electrical/electronics, climate change, sustainability, decarbonization, environmental and plant operation functions and disciplines; and business activities related to budgeting, financial management, revenue collection, customer relations, industry collaboration and public affairs.
Duties:
- Serve as Regional Representative on matters concerning the Heating Operation and Transmission District (HOTD). Identify, lead, and participate in regional, national, and/or international special projects or studies, work groups, task forces and panels, focusing on unprecedented problems, policy making, and shaping the future direction of agency programs related to the Heating Operations and Transmission Division (HOTD) and other regional programs. Administer the pollution control program for all pollution matters within the plants related to air, water, noise, oil, fuel, and thermal considerations.
- Develop and/or recommend revised guidelines and operating procedures. Responsible for rewriting existing policies and procedures, and developing, coordinating, and implementing policies, goals, and objectives for activities and programs in the division's organizational components involving mitigating climate risks, increasing energy and sustainability measures, and formulating decarbonization actions. Administer capital construction program for all repair/improvement and modification projects.
- Prepare budget and control financial obligations and expenditures. Determine, establish, provide annual energy service estimates for steam, chilled water, and electricity to customer accounts. Provide leadership and direction to a wide range of representatives both internal and external to the Federal sector in the development and management of multi-million-dollar projects.
- Formulate initiatives to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions (and their environmental impact}, increase energy efficiency, reduce utility costs, and increase the number of sustainable facilities. Develop natural and climate hazard, consequence, and risk data for existing owned facilities, identify consequence mitigation strategies, and communicate this facility risk information to safeguard GSA owned assets from damage, operational disruption, and operations cost across the facilities serviced by the HOTD distribution system.
- Provide leadership and direction to a wide range of representatives from within and outside the Federal sector during the development and management of multi-million-dollar projects, involving a span of three or more years to complete. Lead the analysis to determine client facility needs and identities key technical and resource personnel aspects of projects.
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.
- Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.
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.
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.
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The GS-15 salary range starts at $163,964 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-14 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is administering the pollution control program for all pollution matters within heating and refrigeration plants which relate to air, water, noise, oil, fuel, and thermal considerations. Experience must include developing guidelines and operating procedures on policies, and objectives for activities to include programs in the organizational components involving mitigating climate risks, increasing energy and sustainability measures, and formulating decarbonization actions.
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.
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:
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Knowledge of long-range plans, goals, and objectives; the development of design and construction policy to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislative changes.
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Knowledge of operation and maintenance of heating, cooling, and electric generating/energy systems the Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant and Steam, distribution; planning, developing guidance and executing critical management activities and programs.
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Knowledge of principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; plant projects, procurement support and appropriate funding to approve the allocation and distribution of funds in the organization's budget.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with outside agencies who use energy systems; private sector consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, that repair facilities or equipment, systems and plant operations, maintenance, and repairs; professional engineering and industry associations; and labor union representatives. Maintain communication with officials and customers of energy service accounts. Represent other agencies, Federal and State regulatory offices and at public meetings.
- Knowledge of the impact of change on people, processes, procedures, leadership, and organizational culture; management principles, strategies, and techniques.
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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