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Branch Chief (COR)


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 125776 - 125776
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

As aProject Management Branch Chief you will be responsible for the overall leadership management and direction of a Construction Management (COR) Branch composed of subordinate Construction Managers (CORs) and Project Managers.

Location of position:GSA - Public Building Services (PBS) - Office of Program and Project Management (PX)

We are currently filling one vacancy but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.


Duties

  1. Operates at a programmatic and organizational leadership level ensuring that construction management services are effectively planned resourced executed and continuously improved across the portfolio.
  2. Plans directs and evaluates Branch activities involving construction management contract oversight and project delivery support ensuring alignment with Public Building Services policies program priorities and customer requirements.
  3. Provides full supervisory authority over Branch personnel including subordinate Construction Managers and Project Managers.
  4. Provides oversight and direction for Contracting Officers Representative activities across the Branch ensuring compliance with acquisition regulations contract requirements and Public Building Services policies.
  5. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Public Building Services leadership customer agencies contractors and industry partners.

Requirements
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

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.
Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated we recommend including the following information:

  • Name address telephone number email address;

  • Job Title (if Federal Service provide series and grade; if not in GS plan provide GS equivalent grade);

  • Relevant work experienceshould include employer name job title start and end dates (month/year) the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

  • Education certifications or licensuresIf the job announcement requires any education certifications or licensures make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications you may be rated ineligible.

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 $125776 per year.

To qualify you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to theGS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as:

  1. Directing managing and providing expert oversight for a diverse portfolio of complex federal projects including multi-million dollar design and construction activities across business lines.
  2. Supervising or leading project teams through formal or informal authority examples include planning and assigning work evaluating performance mentoring staff resolving conflicts to achieve organizational objectives.
  3. Serving as a technical expert and stakeholder liaison by providing authoritative guidance on project management practices communicating complex technical information to senior leadership and customer agencies to facilitate successful project delivery.
Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their 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 GSAs 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.

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.

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.

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)
  • 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.


Required Experience:

Chief