Summary
Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 - AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians.
Area 2 - All AKNG members.
PDCN: D1270000/D1269000
Selecting Supervisor: Kevin Vakalis
Duties
GS-09,
Supports of the installations management program by assisting the Master Planner. Ensures that the state meets Department of Defense (DoD), Army, and state standards for master planning. Assists in development of the state Army National Guard (ARNG) long-range plan to structure and prioritize the number, size, content, and potential mix of ARNG installations and facilities to support current and projected force structure. Provides input for the planning and developing of long-term real property acquisition, development, and construction projects for the state. Assists the branch chief in the short, mid, and long term planning of ARNG facility resources. Coordinates with a variety of agencies, both internal and external, on issues pertinent to planning for ARNG installations and facility management. Assists the Master Planner in developing, maintaining and managing the CFMO input to the Long Range Construction Plan (LRCP), State Capital Planning (SCP), and the Military Construction, National Guard (MCNG) program as it pertains to the state ARNG Master Plan. Works with other planning/programming activities (i.e. State Planning Board and Joint Service Reserve Component Facility Board (JSRCFB) in identifying requirements and facility shortfalls. Confers with design/utilities personnel and firms in utility studies to determine status of utility systems and land use to ascertain their capabilities to support future development and generates project listings to support those requirements. Ensures all MCNG/Un Specified Minor Construction (UMI) projects are coordinated with historical and environmental personnel as required. Ensures all plans/decisions developed by other state ARNG staff elements adhere to and take into account Real Property Master Plan (RPMP) vision and focus. Maintains close liaison with senior ARNG commanders and directorates, state and local government authorities, Corps of Engineers and the National Guard Bureau.
GS-11,
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. 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. Coordinates initial start up of, and movement of, users into new facility. Resolves disputes and assigns repair work to contractor and maintenance personnel that arise during the warranty period. Manages and verifies work performed during the warranty period. Conducts end of warranty inspection. 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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Alaska Army National Guard membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
- Bargaining Unit: Non- Bargaining
- APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Excepted/Enlisted in the Alaska Army National Guard.
- MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, the minimum military grade is Private (PV1/E1) and the maximum military grade is Sergeant Major (SGM/E9).
- Incumbent is subject to termination due to loss or reduction in funding for this position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- 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 duties/responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal/regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience in administrative, professional, technical, or other responsible work that utilizes knowledge of management principles and practices. Experience analyzing problems, drawing logical conclusions, and communicating effectively with others. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
GS-09, Specialized Experience - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07. Examples of specialized experience include experience, education, or training which demonstrates the knowledge of, and skill in applying, principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient to design projects that have applicable precedents or plan approaches to perform assignments using well-established occupational methods, techniques, processes, and precedents
Education - Possess a master's, an equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.
Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess to 1 full year of graduate level education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements.
NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.
GS-11, Specialized Experience - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-09. Specialized experience includes experience, education or training which demonstrates the knowledge of, and skill in applying, a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning equipment, facility, or service operations with complicated technical requirements that have no clear precedent or plan. Experience overseeing and implementing a program involving the identification and resolution of difficult issues or problems. Experience preparing budgets based on plans for maintenance, repair work, new construction alteration projects, replacement of existing equipment, or increase in services and processes to ensure program effectiveness.
OR
Education - Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.
OR
Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements.
NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position:
-Conceptual knowledge and understanding of planning, programming, real property administration, and master planning concepts and procedures; knowledge of architectural design and building construction, including site evaluation, building design, construction documents and building construction methods and details; knowledge of engineering principles and ability to prepare accurate project cost estimates.
-Knowledge of engineering disciplines sufficient to apply a broad range of engineering techniques in the planning, estimating, and programming of individual projects, and the development, coordination, evaluation, review and updating of the RPMP, LRCP, SCP, and MCNG/UMI construction programs.
-Knowledge of the state facility inventory sufficient to complete planning and programming responsibilities and influence decisions toward the most efficient, economic, and safe approach possible.
-Broad technical knowledge of the operating capabilities and maintenance requirements of various kinds of facilities, physical plans, and equipment.
-Knowledge and ability to adapt standard practices and to apply innovative techniques in the development of plans and programs for the use and functional layout of facilities.
-Knowledge of engineering fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural to achieve adequate planning for facility development and conceptualizing plans and designs for MCNG/UMI projects.
-Knowledge of the missions and requirements of the ARNG Major Subordinate Commands and directorates within the state.
-Knowledge of National Guard Bureau and state project funding policies and construction criteria.
-Knowledge and ability to present both oral and written communication.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application/resume will be made to determine your Area of Consideration (AOC) and to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum job requirements. Your initial rating will be based on your responses to the questionnaire in this document. This process measures the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Your final rating will be based on our evaluation of your responses, as verified through a review of your resume and other supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and rating.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Facilities Management, Facilities Requirements Analysis and Planning, and Project Planning, Design, and Construction
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 of employment and duties performed.
2. Questionnaire. This is accomplished by submitting the application. There is nothing that needs to be attached to this application to meet this requirement.
3. Any additional documentation you wish to submit for consideration.
Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process. We recommend using the resume building within USAJOBS. Please log into USAJOBS, go to your "Documents", make sure you're in the "Resumes" section and select the "Upload or build resume" button, then click on "Build resume". Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:
Job Information:
- Vacancy Identification Number, title, grade and location for which you are applying.
Personal Information:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
- Country of Citizenship.
- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
Education:
- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.
- Major field(s) of study.
- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job related certificates and licenses.
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments. (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.)
Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.
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.
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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.
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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. Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.
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