Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee (must be employed in FAS assigned to the Office of General Supplies and Services (GSS) organization). • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

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

As a Supervisory General Engineer, you will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Provide leadership and supervision for the Engineering Section and Leads engineering and specification development work by a staff of several professional Engineers, and other multidisciplinary General Schedule and contract professionals.  This includes setting priorities, assigning tasks, and ensuring the team meets performance goals.
• Develop and maintain Federal Product Descriptions (FPDs), Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs), Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs), Federal specifications, and other technical contract support documents, ensuring alignment with industry standards and technological advancements.
• Provide technical assistance and expert guidance to GSA and customer agencies on matters related to technical specifications, standards, and contract requirements, including evaluating requests for deviations and resolving complex technical issues.
• Supervise a team of professionals in analyzing Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs) for accuracy and completeness, overseeing technical reviews including National Stock Number (NSN) procurements, Ability One program Business Case Analysis (BCA) reviews, Special Order Program IPD technical writing, making recommendations to the Division Director on IPD reviews, and driving continuous improvement in the IPD technical writing process to enhance value and competition.
• Serve as a recognized technical authority, acting as a troubleshooter for management officials on diverse and complex issues, interpreting policies and regulations, and coordinating with regional and headquarters components to ensure consistency and effective program administration.

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 the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

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-14 salary range starts at $127,829.00 per year. Salary is dependent upon duty location. 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERS: A Degree in professional engineering OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Engineer Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  

In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is experience serving as an engineer on multi-disciplinary engineering projects from start to finish. This experience must include:

• Providing requirements for technical contract support documents (e.g.: Product Descriptions (PD's), Commercial Item Descriptions (CID's), National Stock Number (NSN) and/or Item Purchase Descriptions (IPD’s) for the acquisition of engineering commodities;

• Utilizing specialized tools and data analysis to manage contracts to ensure fair market pricing (e.g., Ability One program Business Case Analysis (BCA) tools);

• Drafting engineering reports to analyze technical problems, projects, or site conditions; AND

• Providing guidance to ensure compliance with engineering laws, policies, regulations and/or other engineering principles/operating guidelines.

   This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.  

How you will be evaluated

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

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

1. Ability to provide strategic leadership and direction to a team of engineers, aligning their efforts with the organization's goals and objectives.
2. Skill in developing and reviewing engineering designs, specifications, and technical reports ensuring accuracy, compliance with standards, and clarity for diverse audiences.
3. Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively both orally and in writing to diverse audiences, including technical experts, non-technical stakeholders, and senior management.
4. Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex mechanical engineering processes and quantitative data, providing recommendations to senior management that enhances process value and competition.
5. Expert knowledge of engineering, procurement regulations, contract management principles, and relevant laws and policies, enabling informed decision-making and effective problem-solving.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process.

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 the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.

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

Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. Your resume must contain the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;

• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);

• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)

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.

College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.

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