Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 5 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and Veterans Preference.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a SUPERVISORY FACILITY DESIGN and PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPEC (TEMP) (TITLE 5), GS-1601-12, you will:

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives.
• Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems.
• Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters.
• Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance.
• Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material.
• Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates.
• Administers, coordinates, and verifies design work and projects performed by A&E firms, characterized by large funding costs and long duration times.
• Selects, or recommends selection of A&E firms for award of design contracts.
• Manages and schedules design development and obtains Federal/state approval at each design stage through to completion.
• Chairs and coordinates meetings between facility users and design teams (comprised of Contract Manager, A & E Firm, user, Environmental Manager, Maintenance and Repair, Range Officer, & Logistics/Ammunitions Officer) and ensures that work stays within NGB design and space criteria for economical utilization of facilities and equipment.
• Working in concert with the Contracting Officer, manages the bidding process and recommends award of construction contract to responsive bidder according to established guidelines.
• Administers, coordinates and verifies construction work and projects performed by contractors involving large funding costs and long duration times.
• Resolves disputes over plans and specifications. Coordinates change orders, approvals and availability of funds. Advises Contracting Officer of project deviations.
• Verifies eligibility for partial payments to contractors on completed portions of overall projects.
• Conducts substantial and final completion inspections and verifies expenditure of appropriated Federal and state funds.
• Coordinates initial start-up and movement of users into the new facility.
• Manages and verifies work performed during the warranty period. Resolves disputes between the contractor and maintenance personnel that arise during the warranty period and assigns responsibility for repair work.
• Conducts end-of- warranty inspection.
• Represents the CFMO at meetings and conferences with other ARNG representatives as well as NGB, state, and other government agencies.
• Prepares and conducts briefings for all levels of government.
• Provides guidance on the development of building environmental, energy, security, and communication systems both for programmed new construction and for retrofit of existing buildings.
• Prepares initial plans and specifications for alterations/repairs.
• Reviews historical maintenance data and writes reports to explain technical difficulties in upgrading facilities; and recommends useable solutions to meet mission requirements.
• Assists facility managers in determining safe, effective, and economical use and operation of ARNG facilities.
• Provides guidance and input to the Improvement Program for ARNG Armories.
• May act as a project manager for delegated armory improvement design and construction projects.
• Coordinates with appropriate state agencies to obtain required approvals and permits for construction projects.
• May function as a consultant to state and Federal agencies and serves as a member on A&E selection boards for those agencies.
• Coordinates with military, Federal, state and local government agencies on matters concerning fire prevention, protection and suppression.
• Coordinates major facility maintenance and construction projects with the Safety Office to ensure all safety factors are considered.
• Performs inspections of new and altered facilities to ensure compliance with the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and contract specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• This position is not eligible to be in the union.
• Position may be telework eligible, based on the needs of the organization, after completion of probationary period.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
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:
1-year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade (GS-1601-11)? *Must provide SF 50 to validate response*
OR
Experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.
AND
Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.