Clarification from the agency

Open to current members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG) and those eligible to enlist in the MAARNG.

(1) Manages funds to support the maintenance and repair program. Identifies requirements, and develops and recommends operating budgets for maintenance, repair, and operations and maintenance minor construction programs. Develops and implements management control policies and procedures. Approves operating budget requests for fixed assets and consumable inventory.

(2) Receives, investigates, and verifies installation maintenance requests to determine propriety and approves all requests for maintenance and repair. Provides policy guidance in development of program documents and informational data to support the long range maintenance program and the total construction program, which includes the development of program scope documents. Oversees the development of planning documents to determine general characteristics of projects by applying technical criteria outlined in related NGB publications and regulations. Directs preparation of project estimates, and identifies funding sources, to include manpower and material costs. Reviews and approves programming documents to include project booklets, initial cost estimates for maintenance and repair, rehabilitation, facility improvement projects, and provides or reviews program development brochures, project booklets or other documentation for facilities projects. Develops and maintains the work order system responsive to customer and facility needs. Ensures that work orders are prepared and priorities determined to track planning and progress through project completion. Develops and maintains historical records, which documents costs and classifies work accomplished.

(3) Develops, provides guidance, and manages real property operations in all military department facilities. Oversees the development of maintenance methods, standards and techniques. Develops, implements and oversees the management of preventive maintenance programs to ensure life expectancy of operational facilities. Reviews historical data and writes reports to explain technical difficulties in maintaining facilities, and recommends solutions. Develops and implements policies and guidance for assisting building and facility managers in determining safe, effective, and economical use and operation of ARNG facilities.

(4) Manages and directs the preparation of architectural and engineering drawings covering a broad range of maintenance modifications for existing ARNG facilities. Assists in review of architect and engineer design and space criteria for economical utilization of facilities and equipment.

(5) Manages and directs fire prevention and protection activities. Serves as facilities fire marshal. Coordinates with Federal, state and local government agencies on matters concerning fire prevention, protection and suppression. Coordinates major facility maintenance and construction projects with the safety and occupational health office to ensure all safety factors are considered. Oversees routine inspections of existing facilities to ensure compliance with the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and contract specifications.

(6) Implements, directs and manages the Army Energy Program, Energy Savings, and Energy Conservation Investment Program. Oversees the preparation and monthly submission of installation utility data to the Defense Energy Information System Program. Develops policies and guidelines used to identify possible energy conservation measures and promotes utilization of the Energy Conservation Savings Program (ECSP) and Energy Conservation Programs (ECP). Keeps abreast of energy suppliers' policies as well as state and federal regulations. Interprets economic impact of energy laws and policies, and advises of impact. Analyzes energy alternatives through a working knowledge of energy equivalents and conversions. Chairs the Energy Conservation Committee and conducts site visits to evaluate effectiveness of established programs.

(7) Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the DoD Antiterrorism/Force Protection and Physical Security standards as applicable to facilities and facilities engineering activities. Coordinates with Federal, state, and local government agencies on matters concerning AT/FP and Physical Security to include site selection and location, access control, construction materials, stand-off separation distances, force protection levels, arms, ammunition and explosives (AAE) safety and security, physical and electronic barriers and vehicle and personnel inspection. Coordinates with project managers or Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR) in the design and construction of new facilities and in modernization, restoration, or sustainment projects for existing facilities. Ensures compliance with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) in construction and sustainment projects.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Favorable background check is required.
• Optional Form 306 is a required form and must be signed and dated within the year, or you will be disqualified.
• Reference Worksheet is a required form, and the link on this announcement must be used or you will be disqualified.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.

Qualifications

Military Grades:
ENL: SFC to SGM
OFFICER: 1LT to LTC
WO: WOC to CW3

Compatible Military Assignments:
*All applications will be considered regardless of Branch MOS*

*This is an indefinite position, tenure 3, with a time limit determined by the needs of the agency. Any permanent military technician who is selected for this position will become tenure 3. The selectee will receive the same benefits and entitlements as the tenure 1 employee, but will be considered tenure 3 for purposes of reduction in force. If a permanent resource becomes available, incumbent may be converted to a permanent appointment without competition*

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to current members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG) and those eligible to enlist in the MAARNG.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position Constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training which demonstrates the knowledge of, and skill in applying, a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning equipment, facility, or service operations with complicated technical requirements that have no clear precedent or plan. Experience overseeing and implementing a program involving the identification and resolution of difficult issues or problems. Experience preparing budgets based on plans for maintenance, repair work, new construction alteration projects, replacement of existing equipment, or increase in services and processes to ensure program effectiveness. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.