Clarification from the agency

This position is open to those that are currently employed within the hiring organization, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manages the Non-Appropriated Fund Capital Program strategy, programming and process, including screening and qualifying FFR project nominations.
• Represents FFRSS on a variety of issues through diverse forums that are of a highly technical and/or policy nature related to facilities and construction contracting for Navy NAF programs. Serves as subject matter expert on NAF and appropriated fund facility construction-related policy interpretation and development.
• Reviews major NAF Construction (NAFCON) nominations and minor/repair NAFCON nominations. Provides comments and recommendations to Installation and Region leadership with regard to project Return on Investment (ROI), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and simple payback.
• Reviews architectural/engineering submissions, specifications and cost estimates involving new construction, repair, renovation, alteration of facilities, and recommends changes as needed to incorporate industry trends, local considerations and resource constraints.
• Evaluates the planning status sheets submitted on nominated projects, routes nominations to appropriate Program Manager and NAF Financial Analysts for comment and scoring, and tracks progress and sends reminders to ensure timely processing of all nominations.
• Manages, evaluates and approves facility Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM) project requirements.
• Oversees Project Validation Assessments (PVA) to include but not limited to: submits PVA purchase requests; balances PVA workload among contractors; assigns appropriate specialized PVAs to the correct PVA firm; ensures a PM is assigned to each PVA; sends PVA checklists to installation staff in preparation for PVA site visit; tracks the performance of PVA to ensure timely submission of deliverable(s) by contracted Architect/Engineer (A/E) firms; receives PVA deliverable; distributes drafts for review; prepares purchase requests and independent government estimates; distributes final reports; and assists in the completion of modifications, task orders, and delivery orders.
• Prepares exhibits for the Regional Prioritization Board, the Board of Directors (BOD) Facility Committee Working Group, the BOD Facilities Committee, and the BOD.
• Assembles the annual NAF Capitalization Report for submission to the office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) via the Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations & Environment).
• Tracks projects and ensures schedules are met for Military Construction (MILCON) Fitness Center, Child Development Center, Liberty Center, Fleet and Family Service Center, and other FFR projects to ensure a design manager is assigned and available to attend review meetings.
• Tracks projects funded through the Unified Tracking Mechanism and for any OSD supplemental-funded FFR facility initiatives to ensure appropriate FFR design expertise is available.
• Identifies requirements and assists with the negotiation for procurement of contract A/E and construction oversight services. Assures compliance with contractual requirements related to the scope of services, schedule, budgeting, and performance time requirements; provides certification for receipt of construction and A/E payments; and validates contractor submitted change orders.
• Represents FFRSS in the development of NAF construction policies, instructions, and guidance by taking part in special task/work groups within the Department of the Navy and Department of Defense NAF arenas and/or other related arenas.
• Responds to the activities required to complete the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental analysis; and interfaces with environmental instrumentalities to assess the impact projects may have on the installation's environmental conditions involving matters such as hazardous materials, wetland issues, and NEPA documentation that are directly or closely related to a project's environmental compliance.
• Assists with development of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), in conjunction with Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and other DoD Services.
• Monitors, reviews, and evaluates architectural and construction industry planning and design development/specifications associated with lodging, recreation, and child and youth programs and other community support and business-based activity facilities.
• Develops NAF/APF facility planning training and desk guides utilizing various means such as webinars, videotaped as well as live face-to-face, and on-site sessions when required. Conducts facility planning training seminars for CNIC staff members and others as needed.

Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be currently employed within the hiring organization, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• At least 5 years of specialized experience interpreting policies and regulations of federal agencies in relation to facilities and construction management, planning, fiscal oversight, procurement, and/or contracting (e.g., DoD, Secretary of the navy (SECNAV), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), or CNIC).
• Knowledge of the operations, and design of lodging (hotel/motel), cabin/cottage, RV Park, recreation, child and youth, and community support programs, and other business-based activity facilities.
• Knowledge of environmental and economic considerations as it relates to facility construction.
• Knowledge of industry trends in recreation, community support, and business activity facilities.
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, and techniques of administration of capitalization programs with regard to design and operations of FFR facilities and spaces.
• Knowledge of congressional, DoD, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), and CNIC policies and regulations relating to facilities management, construction planning, fiscal oversight, procurement, contracts and financial management.
• Skill in the design, operation, and administration of military, public, private, commercial, and/or industrial recreation programs.
• Knowledge of the organization, structure, and operation of the Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC.
• Knowledge of NAF and APF as they relate to facilities programs.
• Skill in the use of a computer including automated systems (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, spreadsheets, databases, etc.).
• Skill in analyzing/evaluating records, reports, regulations, and other relevant materials pertaining to facilities/construction, and in preparing reports.
• Skill in conducting subject matter related training.
• Ability to interpret complex instructions, directives, and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to develop, apply, and adjust plans and policies to attain objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

How you will be evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.