Supervisory Workplace Strategist

Summary

As a Supervisory Workplace Strategist, you will provide executive leadership for enterprise workplace modernization programs, strategic portfolio initiatives, organizational transformation, and workplace policy development. Location of position: Public Buildings Service, Office of Engineering & Architecture We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Lead enterprise-wide workplace modernization assessments affecting multiple regions, major customer agencies, and nationally significant portfolios. Conduct comprehensive reviews of business, financial, strategic, and operational data to develop innovative workspace solutions and configuration options that respond to evolving business needs. Develop recommendations for portfolio optimization, building restacking, workplace redesign, and multi-floor Federal workplace reconfiguration. Lead development of national workplace modernization policies, governance frameworks, strategic initiatives, and implementation models that optimize Federal workplace performance, improve utilization of government assets, reduce costs, and support evolving workforce needs through innovative workplace solutions and emerging technologies. Lead enterprise-wide workplace modernization assessments affecting multiple regions, major customer agencies, and nationally significant portfolios. Conduct comprehensive reviews of business, financial, strategic, and operational data to develop innovative workspace solutions and configuration options that respond to evolving business needs. Exercise executive-level supervision over Branch Chiefs and multidisciplinary professional staff responsible for the execution of national workplace strategy and modernization programs. Plan, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and professional staff, establishing performance expectations, organizational priorities, and accountability measures aligned with PBS strategic objectives. Allocate financial, personnel, and organizational resources across assigned national programs to maximize operational effectiveness, customer service, and mission accomplishment. 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. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Serve a one year supervisory or managerial 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-15 salary range starts at $150,359 per year and varies by location. 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 planning, developing, and coordinating workplace strategies and modernization initiatives that address space utilization, organizational operations, and real property portfolio objectives across multiple facilities or organizational components. This experience must include (at least 3 out of the 5 bullets below): Leading workplace assessments across multiple facilities or organizational components, using business, financial, and operational data to recommend space utilization improvements, cost reductions, and workplace configurations aligned with mission requirements; Developing recommendations for real property portfolio optimization through building restacking, workplace redesign, or reconfiguration of space across multiple floors; Developing workplace modernization policies, governance procedures, or implementation standards for application across organizational components, addressing asset utilization, operational requirements, and workplace technologies; Advising senior leadership on workplace modernization strategies and their operational, financial, and policy implications, and negotiating with stakeholders across organizational boundaries to resolve competing requirements and advance implementation; and Leading multidisciplinary staff or teams in implementing workplace modernization initiatives, including establishing priorities, allocating resources, and evaluating work products and program results against established objectives.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and responses you provide on the application questionnaire. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You will not be considered for the position if you fail to complete the assessment. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Customer Service, Leadership, Planning & Evaluating, Influencing/Negotiating, Strategic Thinking, Human Capital Management. Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions. 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 GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority. 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.