Duties

THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to this occupation for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.

NOTE: Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority.

For more information on DHA, please visit http//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp.

The incumbent will be responsible for one or more of the following duties:

• Responsible for IT policy expertise for OMB OFCIO and the various divisions within GSA’s Office of Government-wide Policy, while providing project management and other administrative and logistical activities as needed.
• Reviews specific goals and objectives; monitors the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones and evaluates overall program accomplishment and significant contributions in terms of agency goals.
• Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the enterprise-wide infrastructure support contracts. Serves in a key role in managing and advising in all aspects of contract administration ensuring enterprise IT infrastructure is functioning properly and optimally to ensure our customer's IT needs are met.
• Monitors and assesses the performance of contractors in meeting both technical and administrative contractual requirements to develop long range plans and recommendations to meet organizational goals, objectives and to adapt to changing projected program or organizational requirements and needs.

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
• You must apply on-line via the GSA website.
• You may be required to serve a trial period.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• Relevant experience and/or education (as noted on the GSA website).

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  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.

  GSA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility.

  • Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
  • 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.

  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

  This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available.

  You must submit a complete online application, including any required documents, before your eligibility can be confirmed. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time 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).

  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.

  Agency contact information

  Imari Daniels

  Phone

  202-655-9022

  Email

  imari.ridley-daniels@gsa.gov

  Address

  GSA, Office of GSA IT
  General Services Administration
  Human Resources Division (CPS)
  1800 F Street NW Room 1100
  Washington, District of Columbia 20405
  United States

  Next steps

  This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. We have a severe shortage of qualified applicants for our Information Technology positions. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority” or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. The benefit of applying to this notice is that your application may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this notice.

  The following process is used if your application is complete and active as of the cut-off 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.

  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.

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

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: •US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island). This is a 100% telework position.