Summary
As a Property Disposal Specialist (Marketing), you will have the responsibility for Personal Property Management programs, including the utilization, donation and marketing/sale of government personal property. Location of position: General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Shared Services Delivery, Location Negotiable After Selection We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Duties
The Personal Property Management Service Center is also responsible for performing a variety of personal property disposal functions. They serve as an excellent alternative for federal agencies facing property disposal dilemmas. The branch acts as a repository for deliveries of unneeded property from federal agencies that are looking for green disposal solutions. You will be responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to: Plans and prepares sales of surplus personal property; determining marketability of property, target markets, types of sale, conditions related to the preparation of invitations for bid, and advertising methods. Analyzes sales program income and expense reports to ensure that information reflects accurate financial data. Tracks and analyzes income and expenses by sale and alerts program management when it appears that costs are not being recovered. Makes recommendations to ensure continued financial viability of the sales program. Prepares reports for the supervisor or Lead Property Disposal Specialist on sales program income on a regular basis. Identifies any financial discrepancies (i.e., incorrectly credited income, misdirected proceeds) and works with the centralized finance program office and/or finance personnel to diagnose problems and develop appropriate solutions. Suggests changes to procedures and practices to the supervisor/lead to prevent recurrences of financial discrepancies. Analyzes new or revised guidelines such as policies or legislation affecting property disposal activities. Assesses impact of changes and prepares findings for the supervisor, lead, or other responsible official. Provides administrative support including preparing invitations for bid, notices of award, and purchaser's receipts, bid abstracts, default letters, and other documentation required for sales. Ensures records and actions are documented in the automated sales system.
Requirements
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 Non-Career 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).
Education
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How you will be evaluated
A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Knowledge of types of sales, marketing, contracting and contract administration policies, and sales negotiation techniques to plan and prepare for the sale of surplus personal property. Ability to analyze sales program income and expense reports to ensure that information reflects accurate financial data. Skill in using automated systems to track, manage, and evaluate personal property data and related mathematical analysis skills to reconcile financial reports with input data and identify sources of discrepancies to manipulate the data within the system(s) using accepted statistical techniques and/or software applications, recommending changes based on analysis of feedback and problems that arise. Knowledge of policy and procedures related to administrative processes to accomplish, coordinate, or direct a variety of actions to produce and complete documents for further action. Skill in oral and written communication providing accurate information to be included in the automated system. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.