Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 22 ARPIL 2026. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

As a FACILITY PLANS AND PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), GS-1601-12, you will manage the planning, programming, and real property responsibilities for ARNG facilities engineering and management programs.

• Manage the planning, programming, and real property responsibilities for facilities engineering and management programs.
• Serve as a principal advisor and action officer on proposed construction, maintenance, construction, maintenance, repair, and facilities management programs.
• Receive, verify, and coordinate approval of all initial requests for construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Provide guidance and direction on project scope, preparation of project estimates, economic analyses, and programming documents.
• Approve location and arrangement of facilities, identify, and recommend appropriate funding sources and submit proposed projects to appropriate authority for final approval.
• Oversee the management of all an organization's real property.
• Serve as point-of-contact for the acquisition, management, and termination of real property interests.
• Determine and recommend appropriate methods of acquisition to include, but not limited to, transfer, exchange, agreement, license, lease, permit, purchase, and reassignment.
• Oversee title searches to obtain evidence or related information to determine proper ownership of properties and identify any unusual circumstances related to that title or ownership.
• Negotiate terms and conditions to maintain compliance, satisfy the needs of users, and maintain cost efficiency.
• Research energy providers, new energy systems and technology, and state and Federal regulations.
• Interpret economic impact of energy laws and policies and recommend new technology and equipment and advise staff of impact.
• Serve as the principal advisor for a web based information system and management of these systems within the department to include establishment of an installation database of record.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules.
• Assign work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized.
• Balance workload and provide advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of policy, investigative, inspection/exercise, strategic planning, and administrative issues.
• Identify requirements and initiate requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, training, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives.

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisor probationary period
• 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.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).
• The SECOND area of consideration will be Veterans' Preference (VP) eligible.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The SIXTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 LEVEL - MUST possess the specialized experience, training or education 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: MUST - possess the experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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.

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):

• Facilities Operations Management
• Inspection, Test, and Measurement Techniques
• Oral Communication
• Program/Project Management

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.

*IF YOU ARE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE - YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR MOST RECENT SF-50*

Other supporting documents (as applicable):

• Certifications
• DD-214
• SF-50
• Official Transcript

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.

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