Property Disposal Specialist

Summary
As a Property Disposal Specialist (Utilization/Donation), you will serve as the principal GSA Area Utilization Officer for on-site coordination of GSA personal property utilization activities at assigned Federal Installations.
Location: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Personal Property Management Division.
The office is located within a warehouse environment at 6808 Loisdale Road, Bldg. A, Suite 1 Springfield, VA 22150.
This job is open to

• Individuals with disabilities
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Land & base management
  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
• Military spouses
• Family of overseas employees
  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities
  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency
Your application will be considered if you are a:
Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.
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Duties
The Personal Property Center (PPC) Branch is also responsible for performing a variety of utilization and donation functions. They serve as an excellent alternative for federal agencies facing Property Disposal dilemmas. The PPC acts as a repository for deliveries of unneeded property (mostly office furniture and office equipment) from federal agencies that are looking for green disposal solutions.
You will be responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Serves as principal GSA Area Utilization Officer for on-site coordination of GSA personal property utilization activities at assigned Federal Installations.
• Tracks deliveries of excess personal property by user agencies; Computes/Compiles/Tracks customer billings and forward to Finance for invoice submission; Collaborates with customer agencies/Finance on financial discrepancies and/or outstanding invoices.
• Responsible for all deliveries (incoming/outgoing) of all personal property at the Personal Property Springfield, VA warehouse. Performs oversight on the daily work flow of contractors and employees as it relates to inventory of property at the warehouse. Examines reported property to verify condition, quantity and availability. Determines that the condition coding, the description of the property and the quantity reflected on the agency reports of excess are accurate and consistent with the physical property.
• Functions as a technical authority in the application of new concepts, practices, and developments to disposal problems. Analyzes critical problems, resolves major conflicts in program objectives, and develops new policies and methods.
• Arranges and facilitates the inspection and examination of property by Federal representatives seeking the transfer of excess or by state and other representatives requesting the donation of surplus. Advises Federal and State officials and others as to utilization, donation, and disposal policies and procedures. Promotes the overall Property Program including the sales function through educational outreach at various state and local events as well as targeted federal agency visits.

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
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

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 1 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.

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-11 salary range starts at $78,592 per year.
To qualify for the GS-11 you must possess one of the following:
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing Property Disposal work for excess and surplus personal property using principles and concepts associated with two or more of the following disposal functions: utilization; donation; sales/marketing.
OR
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Education
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status: This position is eligible for the bargaining unit.
We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement #QS-2024-0016. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
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:

1. Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
2. Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
3. Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

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.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

• Knowledge of the various Federal statutes, regulations, directives, orders and decisions relating to property management and disposal activities.
• Knowledge of various aspects of the Utilization and Donation Program, including familiarity with importance of condition codes; adequate property descriptions; policies, procedures and regulations of state or federal agencies.
• Knowledge in all commodity groups to determine the best possible primary and secondary usage of property.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and express verbally the ideas and concepts of the utilization and donation programs.
• Knowledge of the Personal Property Management System (PPMS) automated excess property inventory system to track and/ or dispose of excess property.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. 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.
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• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
  Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
  Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
  If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
  (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
  (b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a vete...