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As an Energy Program Specialist, you will be responsible for developing, adapting, implementing and managing Measurement, Verification, and Performance (MVP) assurance activities for a national portfolio of projects.

Location of position: General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Energy Savings Performance Contract. This is a remote position.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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Conditions of Employment

US Citizens and 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 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.
Appropriate safety equipment (e.g. hard hat and safety shoes) will be worn during on-site inspections.

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-12 salary range starts at $86,962 per year and varies based on duty location.

The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year and varies based on duty location.

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.

GS-12 Requirements:

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is experience performing at least 2 of the 3 following:

Working alongside higher-level specialists in the development of comprehensive energy program Measurement, Verification, and/or Performance (MVP) strategies for Energy Service Companies (ESCO);
Participating in project driven evaluations, inspections, and tracking to validate performance and energy savings of Energy and Water Conservation Measures (ECM & WCM); or
Working alongside higher-level specialists during Measurement & Verification (M&V) procedures for Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Utility Energy Services Contracts (UESC), and/or related non-financial projects.

GS-13 Requirements:

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is experience performing at least 2 of the 3 following:

Collaborating with Energy Service Companies (ESC) or energy services teammates to develop comprehensive Measurement, Verification, and Performance (MVP) strategies for an energy program;
Reviewing Measurement & Verification (M&V) plans to verify Energy and Water Conservation Measures (ECM/MCM) comply with Federal and local energy management policies; or
Performing M&V for Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Utility Energy Services Contracts (UESC), and related non-financial projects.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is eligible 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 at [email protected] or visit GSA's webpage.

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.

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

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 #PM-2024-0037. 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.

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.

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