Workplace Strategist

Summary

As a Workplace Strategist, you will operate as a senior subject matter and program expert serving as a full service consultant to customer agencies on complex and high-impact workplace requirements. Location of position: General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Office of Architecture and Engineering. Positions may be filled in any of the listed locations. We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Provides senior-level technical expertise on optimal space utilization, coordinating with customer agencies, management officials and other subject matter experts to identify opportunities to reduce office space, foster collaboration, improve operational performance, and better manage workplace technologies. Develops comprehensive recommendations for portfolio and space management ranging from full building restacking, to redesigns of a major leased location or reconfiguration of multi-floor Federal workplaces all with the goals of customer agencies and cost reductions. Develops strategic workplace visions and implementation approaches tailored to customer requirements. Provides input to national PBS teams developing policies, standards, guidance, and training related to workplace innovation strategies. Conducts special studies, management reviews, and other program activities in support of the Workplace program and related national initiatives. Requirements

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. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including 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. 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. The GS-13 salary range starts at $108,173 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 defined as experience analyzing customer requirements and operational information to develop innovative workplace solutions. This experience must include: assessing workplace and space utilization needs; developing and implementing workplace strategies and space management solutions; and providing recommendations and technical advice to customers and stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, collaboration, space utilization, or cost effectiveness.

How You Will Be Evaluated

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application 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. Skill in oral and written communication to present sensitive or complex recommendations to senior officials regarding space utilization and workplace strategy, obtain compliance with national policies, articulate positions of significant technical complexity, and represent the agency on interagency or national-level task forces and working groups. Knowledge of space management programs and related evaluation techniques sufficient to determine compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and changing customer requirements and to assess the effectiveness of workplace program outcomes. Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of interior design and space management to support the planning, development, and execution of workplace solutions for customer agencies. Knowledge of policies, guidance, and program objectives sufficient to provide authoritative advice to senior officials on all facets of workplace solutions program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Knowledge of program analysis, management and evaluation methodologies, including organizational theories and analytical techniques necessary to perform broad, complex studies. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. 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. You may preview questions for this vacancy. 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) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development Other Information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. 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. 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.