Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This National Guard position is for a FACILITY DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (Title 5), Position Description Number T5209000 and is part of the AR ARNG CFMO SUPPORT OFFICE, National Guard.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
(1) Onboard Technicians; (2) All members of the Air/Army National Guard, (3) Public
Duties
1. Administers, coordinates, and verifies design work and projects performed by A&E firms, characterized by large funding costs and long duration times. Prepares design scopes of work that reference NGB design criteria and establishes standards for project design. 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. Responsible for reviewing, accepting or amending work by A&E firms and rejecting work not meeting established standards. Reviews payment requests for accuracy, verifies work billed, and recommends payment. Proposes new policies and methods to meet unique mission requirements and develops new methods, as required.
2. Requests construction funding. Working in concert with the Contracting Officer, manages the bidding process and recommends award of construction contract to responsive bidder according to established guidelines. Reviews contractors' description of materials and equipment for acceptability subsequent to contract award; reviews and approves shop drawings, work and material schedules; assists in coordinating construction and renovation activities; reviews contractors cost breakdown; and provides advice on proposed contract substitutions and/or deviations from contracts. Administers, coordinates and verifies construction work and projects performed by contractors involving large funding costs and long duration times. Conducts regular construction progress meetings and resolves differences among the design team, contractors, facility users. Resolves disputes over plans and specifications. Coordinates change orders, approvals and availability of funds. Advises the 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.
3. 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.
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 facilities repair projects and development of project booklets. 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 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.
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 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.
7. 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 probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance
The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
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.
The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver's license is required.
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.
Qualifications
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 that provided 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.
Benefits
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.
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.
Required Documents
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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application.
a. A copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify)
b. SF-50's (current/former Federal employees)
c. DD-214
d. Other Veterans Document
e. SF-15 (VA Disability Form)
f. SF-50 (Mandatory for Internal Announcements)
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions in the assessment by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
DO NOT COPY THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
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 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.
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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