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The Public Buildings Service (PBS) is the landlord for the civilian Federal Government. PBS manages approximately 360 million rentable square feet of workspace for federal employees, including more than 1,600 Federally owned assets and almost 7,000 leased spaces. The Assistant Commissioner (AC), Office of Facilities Management, provides nationwide guidance and direction, ensuring that federal tenants have access to functional, productive workspaces across the Federal government, General Services Administration (GSA), and PBS.

The AC, Office of Facilities Management manages their critical governmental missions by establishing robust processes and providing clear guidance, while exercising a holistic approach to facilities management, balancing operational excellence, cost effectiveness, and the evolving needs of federal agencies. This position reports to a PBS Deputy Commissioner.

Additionally, the AC;

• Leads change and develops innovative solutions to complex programmatic challenges, leverages organizational knowledge, and develops strategic approaches to drive meaningful and impactful improvements to the Office of Facilities Management.
• Implements national strategies that align with PBS's mission and goals, establishing and monitoring performance measures and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, through executive direction.
• Ensures cost-effective program execution by identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives, demonstrating fiscal responsibility, and strategic financial management, which requires an in-depth understanding of organizational budgeting, resource constraints, and long-term planning.
• Communicates and engages with a diverse range of high-level stakeholders, including Congressional committees, the Office of Management and Budget, other Federal agencies, and industry leaders, which requires sophisticated communication skills to represent PBS's interests, develop and maintain strategic partnerships, and negotiate complex inter-agency issues.

INFORMATION SESSION: PBS will be hosting a Hiring Information Session to review the job, PBS mission, GSA Organization, and the SES application process. This will allow all applicants/attendees and opportunity to ask questions. Please join us on Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 12:00 pm (EDT).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Resume-only hiring method; resume must not exceed 2 pages.
• All application materials must be received by the closing date.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Apply online (See 'How to Apply' section.)

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competency and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.

Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below; please do not address the MTCs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated senior leadership in directing, executing, and operating large scale maintenance of facilities and services programs in support of program and policy objectives. This includes the ability to provide extensive leadership oversight, strategic planning and direction, program guidance, and policy direction to ensure consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness in the areas of facility management.
• Demonstrated senior experience in leading and managing a large, nation-wide complex facilities management and services portfolio, including effectively communicating and working with stakeholders, members of Congress and their staff, industry leaders, the public, and officials of other departments of government to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deliver customer focused solutions.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding- This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

2. Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

3. Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

4. Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

5. Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION FOR THE VACANCY:

Public Buildings Service

Office of Facilities Management

Washington, DC

NOTICE REGARDING SALARY: GSA has established Pay Tiers within the Governmentwide SES pay band and categorized each SES position in the agency into one of three tiers. This structure is designed to provide a more refined approach to executive compensation, aligning pay levels with the scope, complexity, and impact of each SES role. This is a Tier IISES position. Current SES members whose salary equals or exceeds the maximum advertised salary for this position, will not lose pay upon appointment.

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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.

Benefits

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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.

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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.