Director, Central Utilities Plant - Public Buildings Service

Summary As a Heating Operation and Transmission Officer, you will administer strategic and tactical direction overseeing the programs, projects, and initiatives of the Heating Operation and Transmission District (HOTD), a large utility complex. Location of position: Office of Facilities Management, HOTD, National Capital Region, Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Administer programs, projects, and initiatives encompassing technical activities related to mechanical, chemical, electrical/electronics, environmental and plant operation functions and business activities related to budgeting, revenue collection, customer relations, industry collaboration and public affairs. Establish, direct, and resource maintenance and repair programs for generating plants and distribution systems. Administer capital construction program for all repair/improvement and modification projects. Formulate initiatives to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, increase energy efficiency, reduce utility costs, and increase sustainable facilities. Develop natural and climate hazard, consequence and risk data, identify consequence mitigation strategies, and communicate risk information to safeguard GSA owned assets from damage and operational disruption. Supervise subordinates performing tasks such as, but not limited to assigning and planning work; establishing performance objectives and evaluating work performance; developing and implement methods for improving productions, quality of work, and morale; providing advice, counsel, or instruction; recommending hiring, promotion or reassignment actions; taking disciplinary measures; assessing training needs and providing training. 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 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 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job. 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 Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result. Be able to work assignments on a rotational or on-call basis Be able to work frequent overtime in accordance with project/workload/service on-call requirements. 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 $163,964 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 strategically and tactically planning utility plant operations, overseeing utility complexes through the administration of programs, projects and initiatives related to mechanical, chemical, electrical/electronics, environmental and plant operation; and the performance of business functions related to budgeting, revenue collection, customer relations, industry collaboration and public affairs. Education 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 Student loan repayment 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. If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #WP-2025-0004. 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.