1,915
PROJECTED HIRES

General Services Administration

Mission:

To leverage the buying power of the federal government to acquire at best value for taxpayers and federal customers. GSA exercises responsible asset management, delivers superior workplaces, quality acquisition services, expert business solutions, and innovative and effective management policies.

Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Regional offices: 11 cities nationwide including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Fort Worth, Denver, San Francisco, Auburn, WA and Washington, D.C. Highest concentration of GSA employees: District of Columbia, Virginia, New York, Texas, California, Missouri, Illinois, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Washington.

Best Places Ranking

The General Services Administration ranked 9th out of agencies in the 2010 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings with an index score of 69.8.

Recruitment Program / Outreach Efforts

GSA balances its hiring efforts between filling positions at the entry and mid-career levels. It utilizes corporate marketing materials focused on the theme of “You Can Do That Here.” The materials highlight the dynamic work of the agency and the range of available career opportunities in many geographic locations. GSA offices, both in headquarters and regional locations, have forged strong partnerships with colleges and universities that serve as a prime recruitment source for filling student trainee and intern positions.

Recruitment Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment

GSA uses a wide variety of flexibilities to attract candidates, including recruitment incentives and student loan repayment program. In FY 2007, GSA approved 18 student loan repayments totaling $66,094 and 38 in FY 2008 totaling $170,385. It also approved 10 recruitment incentives in FY 2007 totaling $50,403.

Hiring Projections

GSA seeks individuals who possess strong customer service, acquisition, information technology, realty, financial management and project management skills. There is increasing federal agency demand for GSA services in the areas of acquisition/contracting, realty and project management.

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PROFESSIONAL FIELD Key Occupational Area/Position	# of Employees as of 9/30/08	Total Hires FY 2007-08	Projected Hires FY 2010-12
Accounting and Budget
Financial Administration and Program	367	58	48
Accounting	177	20	30
Budget Analysis	290	54	39
Administration/Program Management
General Administration/Program Management	1,070	149	255
Management/Program Analysis	817	93	138
Business and Industry
General Business and Industry	1,224	225	216
Contracting	1,359	214	747
Realty	571	114	150
Building Management	1,027	143	205
Information Technology
IT, Computer Science and Telecommunications	651	39	66
Transportation
Transportation Operations	458	14	21
TOTAL	8,011	1,123	1,915

PROFESSIONAL FIELD Key Occupational Area/Position	Total Left FY 2007-08	Average Age	Retirement Eligibility 2009	Retirement Eligibility FY 2012
Accounting and Budget
Financial Administration and Program	49	43	56	99
Accounting	36	44	28	43
Budget Analysis	31	44	50	76
Administration/Program Management
General Administration/Program Management	230	48	264	422
Management/Program Analysis	129	45	169	257
Business and Industry
General Business and Industry	155	46	212	359
Contracting	270	45	215	389
Realty	90	42	78	130
Building Management	134	47	214	359
Information Technology
IT, Computer Science and Telecommunications	105	47	121	181
Transportation
Transportation Operations	65	48	110	179
TOTAL	1,294	45	1,517	2,494

Diversity Profile

Demographics source: FedScope, OPM

Location of General Services Administration Positions by Region

Source: Fedscope 09/08

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