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This National Guard position is for a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1269and is part of the AL ARNG TRAINING SITE, National Guard.
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ALABAMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Alabama Army 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 Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Alabama Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters State (JFHQ-S), Construction and Facilities Management Office, (CFMO), Design and Project Management Branch. The primary purpose of this position is to implement the programming and execution of Army National Guard (ARNG) major/minor construction and renovation projects in a geographically separated area.
EXCEPTED POSITION: Alabama Army National Guard membership required.
POSITION STATUS: MERIT
LOCATION: TRAINING SITE, FT MCCLELLAN, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: COL C. MORGAN
07/12/2017 to 08/02/2017
$60,210 - $78,270 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent - Merit
Full-Time
11
No
ALAR 17-132
474329800
AREA OF CONSIDERATION FOR ALABAMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD POSITION:
AREA 1: All permanent Alabama Army National Guard civilian excepted technicians currently employed.
As a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-1640-11, you will perform the following duties:
(1) Administers, coordinates, and verifies design work performed by Architect/Engineer firms often exceeding one million dollars and one year in duration per project. Prepares design scopes of work that reference National Guard Bureau (NGB) design criteria and establishes standards for project design. Selects, or recommends selection of, Architect/Engineer firms for award of design contracts. Manages and schedules design development and obtains Federal/State approval at each design stage, normally conceptual, preliminary, final, and bid final. Chairs and coordinates meetings between facility users and design team and ensures that work stays within (NGB) design and space criteria for economical utilization of facilities and equipment. Reviews, accepts or amends work by Architect/Engineer firms and rejects work not meeting established standards. Reviews payment requests for accuracy, verifies work billed, and recommends payment.
(2) Requests construction funding. Manages bidding process, in coordination with the Contracting Officer, and recommends award of construction contracts. Administers, coordinates and verifies construction work performed by contractors often exceeding five million dollars in cost and one year in duration per project. Conducts regular construction progress meetings and resolves differences between design team, contractors, and facility users. Resolves disputes over plans and specifications and administers change orders. Conducts substantial and final completion inspections and verifies expenditure of appropriated funds.
(3) Serves as the senior technical employee overseeing one or more employees performing technical work within the Design and Project Management Branch. Assists the branch chief in preparing performance standards; gives advises in appraising work; and makes suggestions in maintaining an effective position management program by reviewing position descriptions to ensure positions are operating as intended and that duties and responsibilities are adequately reflected. Supports and promotes Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Upward Mobility, and other special emphasis personnel programs.
(4) 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. Investigates construction requests to determine propriety. Determines the initial scope of minor and recurring construction projects through coordination and consultation with using agencies. Identifies and/or recommends appropriate funding sources. Reviews and processes programming documents to include project booklets, initial cost estimates for construction, maintenance, or repair of facilities. 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.
(5) Provides guidance and input to the Improvement Program for ARNG readiness centers. Serves as project manager for board delegated readiness center improvement design and construction projects. May function as a consultant to state and federal agencies and serve on Architect/Engineer selection boards for those agencies. Coordinates with appropriate state agencies to obtain required approvals and permits for construction projects.
(6) 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 and Occupational Health Office to ensure all safety factors are considered. Performs inspections of new or altered facilities to ensure compliance with the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and contract specifications. Conducts Architect and Engineering (A&E) firm selection boards, preparing and presenting briefings, and administering the ARNG energy program. Serves as a project manager for construction projects. Serves as federal Contracting Officer's Representative, and assumes the duties of the Branch Chief as needed. Represents the Branch Chief at meetings and conferences.
(7) Performs other duties as assigned.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.
PLEASE SEE HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.
Military Requirements: Military skill set is determined by MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS. Specific requirements are found in: references listed below, NGB Compatibility tables and your local Personnel section.
Military Grade: Only applicants within the military grade listed below will be considered.
Maximum Military Rank: CW4 (to include all Enlisted)
Compatible Military Assignments: EMOS: 00F; WMOS: 011A
*Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in fields listed below leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements. Education -Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Facilities Operations and Maintenance
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50 and DD214s are recommended, but not required.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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