SummaryAs a Supervisory Small Business Specialist, you will provide support in carrying out the priorities of the Office of Small Business, and provide leadership and mentoring to subordinates.
Location of position: Office of Small Business
The Office of Small Business is responsible for GSA's small business programs and promotes increased access to GSA's nationwide procurement opportunities.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
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- Plans, directs, and promotes small business and industry participation in the Federal Government's procurement. This includes, but not limited to, providing business assistance and counseling to Small Businesses, Socio-Economic Small Businesses, Other Than Small Business and Industry Resource Partners; initiating targeted outreach through, but not limited to conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.; developing partnerships with the above described businesses to assist contracting officers in locating targeted businesses for specific procurements in support of GSA small business goals.
- Manages Office of Small Business (OSB) budget and collaboration strategies and plans with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Forecasts and negotiates small business acquisition strategies and plans.
- Identifies the need for and recommends policy and/or program changes within established program and/or mission milestones. Provides input and recommendations concerning project operations, significant trends, recurring problems and similar management concerns.
- Meets with the business lines and staff office acquisition points of contact on a regular basis to review and update information in the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities.
- Supervises, plans, and carries out work assignments. Exercises a high degree of initiative and judgment to determine the approach to be taken and the extent of review and analysis required. Develops fact-finding plans and coordinates/oversees work that is accomplished by others. Influences compliance with small business and socio-economic small business goals.
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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 the 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.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required
QualificationsFor 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.
The GS-14 salary range starts at $127,829 per year. Locality pay will be determined upon selection.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the
GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is defined as experience directing, managing, or coordinating programs related to small and disadvantaged business; implementing programs related to business development concepts; and executing strategic plans and business processes to align with program and agency goals and performance measures.
EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationCandidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.
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.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
BenefitsHelp
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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.