Summary
As a Lease Contracting Officer, you will perform a wide range of acquisition and federal space management work for complex realty transactions. The Office of Leasing supports federal agencies in accomplishing their missions by delivering leased space timely, at the best value, and with high-quality workplace solutions, with the vision of becoming a best-in-class federal real property leasing organization. We are currently filling 28 vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Duties
Serves as the primary contact and technical representative for complex realty projects, often coordinating input from other personnel within and outside of GSA. to complete procurement or federal space request, monitor build-out, and inspect and accept space. Acquires and/or manages space and conducts/manages necessary interactions with real estate industry professionals to develop, oversee, and/or execute complex realty projects, incorporating creative approaches to execute solutions for varied customer business and diverse workspace needs. Provides advice and technical guidance in the areas of space acquisition and management to other federal agencies. Acquires leasehold interests in space for assigned federal agencies requiring complex space requirements by identifying agency space requirements; developing acquisition plans and strategies; performing comprehensive market surveys and building inspections; soliciting offers; analyzing technical reports on offered buildings; developing, defining, and negotiating lease terms and conditions; performing cost and price analyses of offers; incorporating complex modifications of terms and conditions into lease; and preparing approval documents necessary to award the lease. Authorizes and maintains current acquisition plans and strategies, appropriate milestone charts and schedules. Prepares, reviews, and approves required legal documentation in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Management Regulations (FMR), General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and General Services Acquisition Manual (GSAM), and any other laws, policies, and procedures, identified in the Leasing Desk Guide. Maintains lease acquisition files in proper order.
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). 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. A valid driver's license is desired. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a warrant at the level required by the assigned Office. Accordingly, the incumbent will be required to complete the training, on the job training, and education necessary to obtain Leasing Certification Program certification at a level consistent with the assigned warrant level.
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, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Self-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 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority. You may preview questions for this vacancy.