Clarification from the agency

All United States Citizens.

As a Production Controller (Construction), GS-1152-09, your responsibilities will be:

Receives and reviews all work requests (oral and written) for validity, accuracy, and feasibility. Ensures proper coordination with outside organizations such as safety, fire, security, communications, occupational health, and environmental. Serves as the manager of the CES Operations and material acquisition element. Functions as the office of primary responsibility (OPR) for implementing procedures required in the management and operation of CES unique work control systems. Estimates requirements for materiel, man-hours, and equipment time. Determines funding type, prepares job/work orders, and approves requests within his/her delegated authority. Introduces materiel requirements into the appropriate system(s) and schedules work when materiel is received. Develops and monitors Wing/units work order priority program. Coordinates with engineering/design to obtain blue prints, specifications, and related data concerning projects. Develops plans and specifications to promulgate customer's concepts into workable data. Schedules multi-shop (electrical, structural, mechanical, equipment operations, utilities) phasing for complex work. Follows up to determine if progress is as planned, arranging adjustments in materials, processes, and priority sequences to accommodate unexpected changes, etc. Monitors and controls the flow of work to ensure the most economical and efficient use of personnel, funds, and materials. Establishes in-house maintenance and repair priorities (mission essential, safety, security, etc.), collating requirements with available resources. Ensures work schedules for in-service civilian and military personnel are coordinated to maximize productivity. Coordinates with Material/Deployment Manager on assignment and utilization of all vehicles and equipment assigned to CES for the purpose of supporting scheduled work. Coordinates with other wing and off base organizations (equipment rental companies etc.) for use of equipment not in the CES inventory. Conducts reviews of work processes, work-flow, and space utilization, and determines improvements that are appropriate. Coordinates with the installation's Real Property Office for all work requiring capitalization. Interprets and applies directives to include: Occupational Safety and Health Association, National Electric Code, hazardous waste, environmental, National Fire Protection Association, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Transportation on (DOT), asbestos abatement, local policies, and Air Force Occupational Health Standards.

Serves as the focal point for automated work control and supply programs within CES or throughout the installation. Demonstrates expertise of various computer programs and automated systems utilized by the CES relating to on-base work control or material handling activities. Utilizes the approved ANG CES Work Order Management System, Standard Base Supply System, Base Contract Automatic System and similar automated management systems identifying problem areas. Trains on and understands the Air Force approved work order and logistics management systems. Develops and implements written procedures or pursues other managerial alternatives to correct problem area(s). Maintains automated reports depicting status of Civil Engineering work and supplies. Identifies and documents maintenance support problem areas, recommends corrective action and performs follow-up action. Ensures proper utilization of automated resources and compliance with current directives and that internal communication routing procedures provide timely response or action. Ensures processing of material documentation produced by computer systems IAW applicable regulations. Provides input for the Facility Utilization Board (FUB) and implements approved actions for all facilities. Coordinates with the Facility Manager in the data collection, preparation, consolidation, and submission of the Air .Force Energy Reporting System (AFERS) report.

Ensures fiscal responsibility by establishing job/work orders under the correct organizational funding codes. Works with the CES Funds Manager in planning, formulating, analyzing, and coordinating CES supply budget submissions. Utilizes a working knowledge of the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS). Exercises a thorough understanding of all civil engineering funding classifications and their allowable legal allocations. Ensures job/work order expenditures under the Real Property Maintenance (SRM/FO) Master Cooperative Agreement, Appendix 21 (MCA) and that O&M budgets are correctly applied in order to provide a detailed audit trail. Incumbent is commonly delegated a spending authority in order to facilitate approval of work. Establishes and operates the customer service center.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
• 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.
• 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.
• Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• Recruitment incentive may be available pending fund availability.

Qualifications

Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. A non-award SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

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; religions; 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.

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):

• Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)

You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr.), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you applying for a promotion? If you are a current GS employee applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold you must provide an SF-50 that shows that you have held the next lower grade for at least one year. Some SF-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not demonstrate you have held the next lower grade for at least one year (e.g. General Adjustment SF-50 from this year). In many cases, we need to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion. If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials?
Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Claims for approved "grandfather" clauses must be fully supported with documentation.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference?
You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor.

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member?Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

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