Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5710000 and is part of the IL CFMO, National Guard.
Clarification from the agency
This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 01 January 2024. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.
Duties
As a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), GS-1640-09, you will:
- Provide input for the planning and developing of long-term real property acquisition, development, and construction projects.
- Coordinate with a variety of agencies, both internal and external, on issues pertinent to planning for ARNG installations and facility management.
- Recommend appropriate funding sources and submits proposed projects to appropriate authority for final approval and funding authorization.
- Serve as close liaison with senior commanders and directorates, state and local government authorities, Corps of Engineers and the National Guard Bureau.
- Support the installation management program by assisting the Master Planner.
- Assist the Realty Officer in the management of real property, in the acquisition, management, and termination of real property interests.
- Confer with design/utilities personnel and firms in utility studies to determine status of utility systems and land use to ascertain future development.
- Ensure work is in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws and ARNG policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Maintenance of real property accountability, inventory of facilities and other real property inventories, and validation of real property quantities.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of annual reports related to facility operations.
- Develop project scope, prepare project estimates, draft economic analyzes, and draft programming documents.
- Prepare staff analyzes, cost estimates, decision briefings, and other presentations on new technologies.
- Research energy providers, new energy systems and technology with regards to ARNG Energy programs
- Research, draft, maintain, and coordinate with the state's construction and facility program documents.
- Receive, verify, and coordinate approval of all ARNG initial requests for construction and maintenance/repair projects.
- Research the economic impact of energy laws, policies, new technology/equipment, and advises staff of impacts.
- Develop, coordinate, program, and budget for construction, maintenance and repair projects for ARNG facilities.
- Research and prepare staff analysis on new computer hardware/software, peripherals, network telecommunications systems, construction materials, techniques, building components, energy conservation techniques, and physical security systems.
**This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**
Conditions of Employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- May be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Qualifications
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of Specialized Experience include, but are not limited to: providing input for the planning and development of long-term real property acquisition, development, and construction projects for the state; coordinate with various agencies, both internal and external, on issues pertinent to planning for ARNG installations and facility management; research, draft, maintain, and coordinate the state's Military Construction and Facility Program documents; recommend location and sitting of facilities, identify and/or recommend appropriate funding sources; research the economic impact of energy laws, policies, new technology/equipment, and advise staff of impacts; assist the Realty Officer in the management of real property; and ensure work is in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws and ARNG policies, procedures, and guidelines.
OR
Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration, or equivalent graduate degree (LL.B. or J.D.), if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
OR
Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: You may meet the qualifications requirement for this position by combining your specialized experience and appropriate graduate level education according to the following formula: (a) your total months of full-time specialized experience as a percentage of a 12-month total; PLUS (b) your total number of qualifying graduate semester or quarter hours as a percentage of one year of graduate study. The total of the two percentages must equal at least 100 percent.
In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Education
If you are using Education to qualify for this position,then you must possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration, or equivalent graduate degree (LL.B. or J.D.), if related.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet the qualifications requirement for this position by combining your specialized experience and appropriate graduate level education according to the following formula: (a) your total months of full-time specialized experience as a percentage of a 12-month total; PLUS (b) your total number of qualifying graduate semester or quarter hours as a percentage of one year of graduate study. The total of the two percentages must equal at least 100 percent.
PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
You must provide OFFICIAL 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.
Benefits
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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):
- Communications
- Facilities Management
- Facilities Reporting and Record-Keeping
- Research
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
- Certifications
- DD-214
- SF-50
- Official Transcript (Copy)
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Documents that support Veterans' Preference:
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- SF-15
If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.
Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12223787
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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