Property Disposal Specialist

DutiesSummary

As a Property Disposal Specialist, you will be disposing of a broad range of highly complex or specialized property within a multi-state market area or among a wide variety of Federal activities with different property needs and disposal requirements.

This position is located in the General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service (7QSCB), Property Division, Fort Worth, TX.



Responsibilities
• Ensures property is adequately and efficiently accounted for, described, used, and made available to other organizations. Provides guidance, advice, and assistance in redistributing property when activities have program problems such as lack of time or expertise, overstocked inventories, or during organizational moves.
• Assists and/or plans, prepares and conducts sales of personal exchange/sale property or personal property declared surplus to national Federal and State requirements. Assist and/or be responsible for any or all of the following: determines marketability of property, the target market, type of sale, and conditions related to the preparation of invitation for bid; controls the amount and type of advertising; analyzes statistical data for individual sales reports and summary program reports; and assures the development and establishment of upset prices.
• Assists opening and evaluation of bids, acceptance or rejection of offers and handling default of delinquent contractors. Recommends appropriate action on claims, disputes and appeals requiring concurrence or approval of higher authority.
• Maintains liaison with bidders, business community, agency officials, state and local government representatives, and others to determine reactions to sales, problems encountered, solutions developed; recommends changes to existing procedures.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - .Occasional travel may be required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

11

• Job family (Series)

  1104 Property Disposal

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • U.S. Citizenship or National
  • Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
  • Meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of closing date
  • Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

  If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 3 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.
  
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  The GS-07 salary range starts at $47,085 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.
  
  GS-7 Level
  
  The GS-7 salary $47,085 per year. Generally, first time appointees to Federal civilian service have their salary set at the beginning rate of the grade for which they are selected; unless prior approval has been received to adjust the salary based on superior qualifications of the applicant.
  
  Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service.
  
  Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with knowledge, skills and abilities to perform utilization, donation, marketing and related functions for excess and surplus personal property.

  OR
  
  Education: Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completed at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or the equivalent); OR
  • Completed all the requirements for a Bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university plus meet the Superior Academic Achievement provision. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level is fully qualifying at the GS-7 level. For information on what constitutes SSA, refer to Section 4-F at the following OPM Website: General Policies

  Combination of Education & Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a combination of graduate level education (beyond the Bachelor's Degree) and specialized experience (as described above) that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

  You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

  Education
  Additional information

  Bargaining Unit status: AFGE

  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.
  
  If you are selected, you will participate in a developmental program. You will be given assignments and training to prepare you to be successful in the position.
  
  Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
  
  All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring your, or for firing you after you begin work.

  
  
  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 aspects of the Property Management Program, including various Federal Statutes, regulations, directives, orders and decisions issued by GAO and GSA relating to property management and disposal activities.
  • Knowledge of the Property Management automated systems.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve a variety of property disposal problems and issues.
  • Familiarity of all property before sales, if required to serve as auctioneer, which requires knowledge of marketing and sales methods, policies and principles.
  
  

  
  Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
  
  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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  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Other

  Drug test required

  No

  Position sensitivity and risk

  High Risk (HR)

  Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit. 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:
    • Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
    • If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1)completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
  • If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
  • If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
  • If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.
  • If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.
  • If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:
    • one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.
    • Copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).
  • If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s People With Disabilities page.
  • If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS's Resource Center for more information.
  • If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
  • Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
  • College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
  • Superior Academic Achievement: Submit transcripts as described above. If you qualify based on your class rank or honor society membership, submit documentation of it.
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  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. Learn more about federal benefits.

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  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.

• 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

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.