Senior Advisor

Public Buildings Service•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

This position serves as a Senior Advisor and confidential employee to a PBS business line Assistant Commissioner in the PBS Office of Architecture & Engineering. The Senior Advisor provides expertise, advisory services, and direct involvement in key controversies, confidential decision-making, innovative and emerging matters, highly complex and contentious issues, and other sensitive matters. The position may be located at any of the listed duty locations. One vacancy is currently being filled, with additional vacancies potentially filled as needed. The role leads management studies and special assignments, advises on PBS and GSA affairs and policy, and provides authoritative guidance on interpreting policy and ensuring compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and agency procedures. It also represents the PBS business line and the agency in meetings with senior government officials, external organizations, and other stakeholders. The GS-301-15 salary range starts at $150,359 per year and varies by location. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. There is no education requirement. The position requires U.S. citizenship or National status, may require a one-year probationary period, and requires successfully passing a Tier 4 background investigation. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and are the employee’s responsibility.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience advising leadership on strategic initiatives and policy development using project management principles.
Specialized experience conducting management studies to improve business operations.
Specialized experience coordinating cross-functional teams on complex or sensitive projects.
Specialized experience engaging with Federal agencies and external stakeholders to resolve program issues.
Specialized experience delivering persuasive briefings to influence senior-level decision-making.
U.S. citizenship or National status (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 the Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
Disclose current or recent political appointment status as specified for current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES Executive Branch employees.
Serve a one-year probationary period if required.
Undergo and pass a Tier 4 background investigation.
Resume must not exceed two pages.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide special, long- and short-range management studies of major concern to the business line Assistant Commissioner, and present and justify the results.
Carry out special and controversial assignments directed by the Assistant Commissioner, including assignments resulting from new legislation, program changes, or emergencies that may lead to organizational changes.
Lead and actively participate in national teams affecting the GSA organization and PBS national strategic direction.
Provide advice, assistance, program and policy analysis, and coordination on PBS and GSA affairs, and participate in key policy decisions.
Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness, complex management processes, projects, and systems on a national scale, including developing new techniques where precedents are lacking.
Provide leadership, expert assistance, and authoritative advice on interpreting governing policy in PBS program areas.
Ensure compliance with Federal laws and regulations and GSA policies and procedures.
Lead research on sensitive, complex, or controversial issues.
Represent the PBS business line and agency to external organizations, including customer agency heads, high-ranking judiciary and legislative officials, Federal union officials, and leaders of public and private organizations.
Represent the Assistant Commissioner at meetings.