Summary As a Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Utility Services, you will Supervises the Retail Utility Services Division and the Regulated Utility Services Division. This is a remote position that is with the Office of Facilities Management, Public Building Services (PBS), in the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Plans and directs the activities within the areas of responsibility and works directly with other Assistant Commissioners and Regional Commissioners for PBS, other principal officials of GSA, and industry officials to ensure the utility services programs within facilities management are well positioned for success. Works with GSA PBS customers to understand their needs, aid them in developing plans and requirements, and in evaluating the effectiveness of GSA products in supporting customer missions. Directs and supports establishing national business performance measures both at the national program level and at the regional execution level; responsible for monitoring regional performance against measures. Establishes program metrics and continually monitors and evaluates nationwide program progress. Uses metric data to troubleshoot and identify problems, issues, and successes. Continually seeks improvements and fosters the sharing of best practices across regions. Performs broad analytical and evaluation functions and oversees and manages staff in the performance of high level, analysis, review and evaluation activities necessary to assess the impact of proposed legislation, Executive Orders, or administration initiatives. Develops and maintains partnerships and relationships, balancing the sensitivities of stakeholders, and serves to coordinate often conflicting requirements when particularly controversial issues arise, involving OMB, Congress, other agencies, private industry, state and local governments, and the public. Supervises a staff that is responsible for overseeing key management programs within the Office of Facilities Management including budget formulation and execution, procurement and training in addition to staff that executing key PBS programs and priorities in the areas of responsibilities. Evaluates overall work accomplishments of the Support Staff. Reviews projects, reports, group and individual performance for consistency with policies, compliance with procedures and regulations, technical adequacy, timeliness and effective utilization of resources. Identifies operating problems, conflicting priorities, program deficiencies, and potential problem areas. Requirements 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 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. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position. 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. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-15 salary range starts at $143,736 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 experience directing, managing, planning, implementing, and evaluating enterprise-wide initiatives, and policies for programs and matters concerning the management and purchase of both regulated and unregulated utility services in accordance with any applicable Executive Orders, state, federal and/or local regulations; and developing and evaluating new policies, methods, and techniques. This experience must demonstrate leadership in the operations management, financial oversight, and advisory/consulting skills on controversial business issues related to analyzing and purchasing utilities specialties such as electricity, natural gas, and carbon-free energy. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: · Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government · Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee · Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # PM-2024-0051. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.