Summary This position is part of the Office of Management, Department of Energy. As a Industrial Property Management Specialist, you will serve as the Department's technical expert and authority on Department-wide personal property policy, personal property management; training and career development processes in order to establish a compliant, highly skilled national workforce capable of securing sensitive and high-value Federal assets. Responsibilities The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Management office works to provide a central point of responsibility to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of personal property management systems at Departmental faculties, to include those managed and operated by contactors. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Industrial Property Management Specialist, at the full performance level, you will: Serve as the Department's technical expert and authority on Department-wide personal property policy, personal property management, and training/career development processes. Direct negotiation constraints and administrative oversight of contracts involving high-value Government Furnished Property (GFP) and motor vehicles. Develop property management review and appraisal guides for DOE-wide use. Manage Departmental recordkeeping and reporting frameworks to mitigate risks of information compromise regarding sensitive inventories. Lead expert review teams conducting high-impact audits of Headquarters/Field Office oversight mechanisms and directs wide-ranging on-site inspections of contractor-operated facilities (including National Labs and high-security sites) to approve or disapprove contractor property control systems. Negotiate Interagency and Loan Agreements and advocates for Departmental interests on Interagency committees, White House task forces, and national policy groups to settle high-consequence asset management disputes and shape Government-wide property policy. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENT: N/A GS-13: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 3 of the 4 of the following: developing, implementing, or evaluating policies, procedures, or programs for the management and control of organizational property; evaluating property management practices or systems for compliance with contractual, regulatory, or organizational requirements and recommending corrective actions; interpreting and applying contract provisions, policies, or requirements related to the acquisition, use, control, accountability, or disposition of property; and providing technical guidance or recommendations to management, contracting personnel, contractors, or other stakeholders on complex property management issues. GS-14: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 3 of the 4 of the following: developing, implementing, or evaluating policies, procedures, or programs for the management and control of organizational property; evaluating complex property management programs or contractor property systems for compliance with contractual, regulatory, or organizational requirements, including identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions; interpreting and applying contract provisions, policies, or regulatory requirements to resolve complex issues involving the acquisition, use, control, accountability, or disposition of property; and providing technical advice and recommendations to management, contracting personnel, contractors, or other stakeholders on complex property management issues. Education cannot be substituted at the 13 and 14 levels. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions. New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates. Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. Equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and emailing it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov. 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.
