STATE CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER Job in Indiantown Gap, PA

Vacancy No. PA-12660422-AR-T525-001 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $127,052.00 to $165,167.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/6/2025 Close Date 1/10/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Indiantown Gap, PA


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a STATE CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Position Description Number T5403P01 and is part of the PA Command Admin Office, National Guard.


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Clarification from the agency

Current NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard, Current Service Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard, those claiming Veterans Preference, those claiming Priority Placement (PPP), current Federal Employees and U.S. Citizens.

Duties

As the State Construction and Facilities Management Officer, GS-0301-14, you will serve as principal advisor to the Adjutant General, Chief of Joint Staff, and the J4 on all aspects of State ARNG construction, facilities management, environmental, and other associated programs. Establish local program policies/procedures; establishes/monitors internal program controls; and ensures uniform application/compliance with federal, state, and local law, ARNG policies, procedures and guidelines, and professional engineering and construction codes/practices. Develop long and short-range plans, including the ARNG facilities, Long Range 25-year Master Plans and multi-million-dollar Long Range Construction Plan (LRCP), considering operational trends, forecasting requirements, and source/proportional allocation of funds, manpower, equipment, and materiel. Make decisions/commitments related to technical, administrative, and program management issues, such as, contracting out or performing work in-house; prioritizing new construction and/or maintenance projects; certifying the technical acceptance of completed work; referring real estate acquisition/disposal proposals or needs; and others related to environmental issues and personnel actions. Direct program/project activities through a subordinate supervisory staff and a work force consisting of federal, state, and other full and part time employees, including a multitude of technical experts such as professional architects, engineers, engineering technicians, environmentalists, skilled craftspeople in highly diversified occupations, and persons in administrative specialties such as budgeting, contracting, data processing, real estate, and personnel. Personally and/or through subordinate supervisors, performs or directs performance of the following programs/activities: Architectural & Engineering Activities, Military Construction Program, Operations and Maintenance Facilities Program, Environmental Program. Manage and/or provide oversight of program/project contracts from preparation, to award, through close-out. Manage statewide ARNG real estate, including advising the Adjutant General on purchase, leased, and/or donated site acquisitions, needed disposals and associated activities. Prepare budget requirements and funding justifications for each program and submits/defends budget requests to state and NGB officials. Develop, integrate, and/or manage a number of complex state and Federal software systems to effectively and efficiently execute mission requirements, while both tracking and forecasting budgetary, resource management, real property, project management, and other types of reports and information to National Guard Bureau, the Army, the USPFO, and the State. Manage/administer other state ARNG programs and projects, such as Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) operation and maintenance; provision of facilities physical security, and/or energy conservation. Perform 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.
  • Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title 5 excepted service position.
  • 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.

Qualifications

APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED
This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
Non-Bargaining Position
AOC A: NG employees at Construction Facilities Management Office
AOC B: NG Employees in the Construction Facilities Management Office
AOC C: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC D: All Service Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC E: Federal Employees in an Agency outside of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC F: U.S. Citizen Applicants

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Supervisor for this position is COL David Marous

*NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Tier 3 Security Clearance.
*NOTE: If you're a new supervisor in the Federal Government civil service, you may have to complete a one-year probationary period.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Application must indicate at least36 months experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION

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Education

There is no educational substitute for this position

Additional information

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the employment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5 United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

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 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):

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. Other supporting documents:

- SF-50: All current Federal Employees must submit their MOST RECENT SF-50-

Priority Placement Program
a. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
b. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
c. Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:
- Marriage Certificate- Spouses PCS Orders
- Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist

- Veterans Preference (Applicants must submit documentation for Veterans Preference. If no documents are provided the agency cannot establish Veterans Preference and will not be given preference.) If you are claiming veterans' preference, please submit the following documents. Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail.
a. Veterans claiming 5 point veterans' preference must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge. 5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
b. 30% Disabled Veterans must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
c. Other 10-point Preference Eligible must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge and provide documentation of your other 10-point preference. If claiming 10 point preference, you must provide required documentation described on the back of the SF-15 which proves that you are entitled to such preference. 10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
d. If you are a current active-duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications 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.

These documents must be submitted for your application to be considered complete. If you do not submit all the above referenced documents your application WILL NOT be forwarded to the nominating official.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your application can and will be disqualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12660422

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.


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Agency contact information

HRO Staffing Pennsylvania
Address
PA Command Admin Office
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003
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.


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