- Position Title
- General Services Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Agency for Global Media
- Announcement Number
- ST-12069565-23-SC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 15, 2023 to Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
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- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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5.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who is claiming eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and meet ALL of the following:
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment;
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a single break in service of two or more years;
- performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; AND
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
6.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty AND that service member has permanent change of station orders to the geographic area of a duty station listed on this announcement?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active-duty status?
If eligible, you must submit eligibility documentation such as marriage certificate, military orders/proof of active-duty status, permanent change of station orders, DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, VA Letter reflecting 100% Disability, DD-1300 Report of Casualty, and/or SF-15. For more information, review USAJOBS Military Spouses.
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active-duty status?
If eligible, you must submit eligibility documentation such as marriage certificate, military orders/proof of active-duty status, permanent change of station orders, DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, VA Letter reflecting 100% Disability, DD-1300 Report of Casualty, and/or SF-15. For more information, review USAJOBS Military Spouses.
7.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
8.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
9.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
10.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
11.
Are you currently employed as a Federal employee in the competitive service at U.S. Agency for Global Media?
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
12.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
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- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
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13.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
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- recently separated (within the past 3 years) • are a disabled veteran • served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Where did you learn about this U.S. Agency for Global Media job opportunity?
Assessment 1
The following question will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Read the question and consider your answer carefully, Choose either Yes or No.
1.
Please select the statement that best describes your eligibility for this vacancy and refer to the required documents section for more information on the supporting documents you must submit.
2.
Choose one answer below that best describes your experience, education, and/or combination of experience and education as it pertains to the qualification requirements for the General Services Specialist, GS-1601-09 position. Your response must be clearly supported by your education and/or specific work experience described in your resume. Select only one response. Do not leave the response code blank.
3.
Choose one answer below that best describes your experience, education, and/or combination of experience and education as it pertains to the qualification requirements for the General Services Specialist, GS-1601-11 position. Your response must be clearly supported by your education and/or specific work experience described in your resume. Select only one response. Do not leave the response code blank.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 which is directly related to this line of work that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position? Y/N
Specialized experience at this grade level includes ALL of the following:
• Ability to independently research and support the team projects; including planning, organizing, and balancing schedules to provide oversight to the maintenance and/or repairs and facilities.
• Ability to independently identify maintenance problems and use investigating issues to develop fiscally responsible solutions to routine safety problems.
• Experience independently functioning as or supporting contract officer representatives or providing oversight to projects completed by vendors or contractors.
• Mastery knowledge of and experience with using Footprints, and Facility Management (FM) Systems.
Specialized experience at this grade level includes ALL of the following:
• Ability to independently research and support the team projects; including planning, organizing, and balancing schedules to provide oversight to the maintenance and/or repairs and facilities.
• Ability to independently identify maintenance problems and use investigating issues to develop fiscally responsible solutions to routine safety problems.
• Experience independently functioning as or supporting contract officer representatives or providing oversight to projects completed by vendors or contractors.
• Mastery knowledge of and experience with using Footprints, and Facility Management (FM) Systems.
5.
Select the answer that best reflects your experience directly evaluate calls received and/or service requests, and interact with Facility Managers and base customers to analyze and validate service requests/requirements.
6.
Select the answer that best describes your experience reviewing requests to ensure validity, compliance with procedures, regulations, and capabilities of those performing the work, then classify work requirements, determine routing and assigns work priority, and direct to appropriate personnel for execution or additional processing.
7.
Select the answer that best reflects your experience maintaining data in support of the installation Facility Manager (FM) program.
8.
Select the answer that best describes your experience accurately maintaining records, lists, and recurring reports ensuring real property accountability records/information is readily available when required for auditing purposes.
9.
Select the answer that best describes your experience ensuring accurate labor, material, and contracted service costs are captured when preparing Independent Government Estimates (IGE).
10.
Select the answer that best describes your experience generating life-cycle cost, subjective elimination method, and man-hour capacity/priority analysis to determine if the preventive maintenance program is optimized.
11.
Select the answer that best describes your experience developing processes to manage and prioritize in-house accomplished facility project requests across the installation.
12.
Which of the following best describes your project management experience?
13.
Please select all of the following project management functions you have performed, either independently or under direct supervision, in association with construction/alteration/repair projects.
14.
My experience related to Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsibilities is as follows:
15.
Please select the answers that best describe your experience assisting with the inspection and/or contract management functions in construction and/or in building operations and maintenance within commercial facilities.
16.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience applying commonly used contracting rules, regulations, and procedures to obtain goods and services from people such as contractors and the General Services Administration.