FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (Title 5) Job in Camp J T Robinson, AR

Vacancy No. AR-25-080-12649440 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $59,966.00 to $94,317.00 Grade 9 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/19/2024 Close Date 1/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Camp J T Robinson, AR


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/T0058000and is part of the AR ARNG CFMO SUPPORT OFFICE, National Guard.

Duties

GS-09:
1. Reviews construction and maintenance requests to determine propriety. Determines the initial scope of minor and recurring construction projects through coordination and consultation with using agencies. Identifies appropriate funding sources and/or project resources. Processes programming documents to include project books and initial cost estimates for the construction, maintenance, or repair of facilities.
2. Provides guidance on the development of facility operations and maintenance methods, standards and techniques. Recommends and implements preventive maintenance procedures to maximize the life expectancy of operational facilities. Prepares initial plans and specifications for alterations and/or repairs. Reviews historical data, writes reports to explain technical difficulties in maintaining facilities, and recommends solutions. Provides guidance to facility managers/building custodians in determining safe, effective, and economical use and operation of ARNG facilities.
3. Coordinates preparation of architectural and engineering drawings covering a broad range of modifications for existing ARNG facilities within the state. Assists managers in review of architect and engineer design and space criteria for economical utilization of facilities and equipment. Coordinates with federal, state and local government agencies on matters concerning fire prevention, protection and suppression. Performs routine inspections of existing facilities to ensure ongoing maintenance is accomplished within applicable guidelines. Assists in final inspections of new facilities and projects to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and contract specifications. Organizes, implements, reviews and ensures compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Unified Facilities Criteria for Security Engineering. Performs reviews of plans and specifications for compliance. Conducts inspections/visits to assist facilities managers with security engineering compliance. Acts as the subject matter expert for CFMO in security engineering and related issues.
4. Participates in the development of long range programs which provide facilities for the performance of administrative, logistic, maintenance and training functions of the ARNG. Analyzes and determines facility scope and priorities. Determines the most economical arrangement for identified facility utilization.
5. Ensures maintenance of necessary records relating to authorization, progress, production, cost and materials used incident to minor construction projects accomplished by troop labor, and major maintenance and repair projects accomplished by any combination of resources. Reviews training site and service agreement payments for compliance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) guidance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
GS-11:
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. Serves as a project manager for construction projects. 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 startup 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.
DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION:

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

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:

GS-09 - 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level 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.

GS-11 - 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level 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.

Education

DUTIES CONTINUED:
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. 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 federal Contracting Officer's Representative and assumes the duties of the Branch Chief as needed. Represents the Branch Chief at meetings and conferences.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional information

Veteran Preference may apply if the first area of consideration are not met.

Veterans Information: Veterans' information must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documents for eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be:

1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. If claiming over 30% disability a SF-15 is required to be submitted with your letter.

NOTE: Prior to appointment, an agency will require the service member to provide a copy of the DD-214.

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).

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, general and specialized experience):

GS-09:
--Knowledge of maintenance concepts, principles and practices applicable to the full range of duties concerned with the planning, design and maintenance of ARNG facilities, including buildings, structures, utilities, sewers, fire detection and suppression, intrusion detection and for streets and parking facilities.
--Knowledge and skills sufficient to determine maintenance problems, solutions and inspection of results.
--General knowledge in related fields of activity to ensure that areas of overlapping responsibilities among technical disciplines receive proper design consideration and that total project objectives are met.
--Knowledge of modern management procedures and automated data systems as they relate to a maintenance organization.
--Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), ARNG, State and local regulations as they pertain to the construction and services fields.
GS-11:
- Broad, comprehensive knowledge of duties concerned with concepts, supervision, and management of facility administration in the planning, design, and construction of major structures and facilities with expertise in space utilization, building environmental systems, fire and security systems, masonry and reinforced concrete construction, roofing systems, energy management, and pavement construction and ability to determine deficiencies and prepare packages for unusual or new construction and repair.
-Extensive knowledge of architectural and engineering concepts, construction methods and practices, contract procedures, and construction management practices involved in the planning, design, construction or renovation of ARNG structures and buildings. This includes all methods of executing projects, with the ability to evaluate, adapt or modify property facilities, utility systems, buildings, and equipment to include alternatives such as design-build and construction manager at risk.
-Knowledge of applicable national, state, local and NGB codes and regulations relating to design, construction, and contracting. Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as they apply to selection of architectural services.
-Knowledge and ability to prepare work packages that include drawings of existing areas, changes required, and detailed descriptions of the work and equipment involved.
-Knowledge of advanced human relations and conflict resolution techniques.

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/.

Agency contact information

AR HRO Customer Service
Address
AR ARNG CFMO SUPPORT OFFICE
Bldg 7300-Camp Robinson
North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600
US
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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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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