Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, Position Description Number T5904800 and is part of the ME 101st Civil Engineering Squadron, National Guard.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Area I: All Current On-Board Permanent and Term Title 32 and Title 5 (Competitive & Excepted) Employees
Area II: Currently serving members of the Maine Air and Army National Guard. (Veterans' Preference will Apply)
Area III: Former members of the Maine Air and Army National Guard. (Veterans' Preference will Apply)
Area IV: All US Citizens. (Veterans' Preference will Apply)
Duties
This is an interdisciplinary architect or engineer position located in the ANG Base Engineering Division, with duties common to several engineering disciplines (General, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical) and Architecture. The incumbent may assume the duties of the Base Architect/Engineer in their absence and provides supervisory and technical assistance to engineering shops.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent is responsible for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of real property facilities, providing comprehensive management and engineering support. This includes the acquisition and disposal of real estate, total requirements planning for facility projects, provision of utilities, and management of services such as snow removal, pest control, and fire prevention.
Core Functions:
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Supervision and Planning: Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates, setting priorities and balancing workloads to effectively utilize staff abilities. Coordinates plans with other managers and customers, identifies changes in priorities, and implements necessary actions. Structures assignments to create efficient and economical positions and provides advice on a wide range of policy, investigative, and administrative issues.
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Program Management: Exercises authority in planning, directing, and coordinating all architectural and engineering activities. Utilizes program documents to determine facility requirements, accomplishes long and short-range planning for facility replacement, and oversees the development and time-phasing of construction programs. Implements the "total programming" concept for facility maintenance and repair.
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Resource and Technical Oversight: Identifies resource requirements (personnel, equipment, supplies) and initiates requests to meet organizational goals. Establishes metrics to ensure timely actions, performs self-assessments, and revises policies to improve quality and efficiency. Provides technical instruction on architectural and engineering requirements, assigning project phases to subordinate staff and reviewing work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
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Representation and Coordination: Represents the Base Architect/Engineer at meetings with HQ ANG, tenant organizations, Corps of Engineers, FAA, and other federal, state, and local agencies. Coordinates on plans, exchanges information, and makes decisions regarding construction priorities, facility disposal, and real estate actions.
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Personnel and Staff Development: Through subordinate supervisors, directs civilian and military employees engaged in readiness, design, and operational facility maintenance. Exercises personnel management responsibilities, including identifying training needs and developing effective staff relationships with base and tenant organizations. Is responsible for providing training and facilities for the OJT and proficiency training of drill status officers and airmen.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training in preparing technical and engineering drawings. Experience searching out and developing new or greatly modified methods and approaches to accomplish the Civil Engineering function. Experience in coordinating and negotiating with contractors and other personnel regarding engineering and administrative matters. Experience supervising and leading others within the Engineering Occupational Series'.
Education
Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
Combination of Education and Experience: The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree would have included courses that involved analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses would have provided an applicant with skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation.
If you are using Education to qualify for this position,
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.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
1. Knowledge of acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, and operating of real property facilities.
2. Ability to provide guidance on standard and code requirements.
3. Ability to develop engineered solutions to technical problems, which are incapable of being resolved by subordinates.
4. Ability to perform planning development necessary to accomplish architecture and engineering functions for programs essential to state Air National Guard daily operations.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
- Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
- Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
- Education, certifications or licensures.
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Other supporting documents: It is highly suggested that applicants address the General and Specialized Experience required of the position within their resume or on a separate document. All information provided during the application process will be verified. Failure to address all General and Specialized Experience requirements may result in non-selection for an interview.
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.
How to Apply
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/12923060
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.