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/T0058000 and is part of the AR ARNG CFMO SUPPORT OFFICE, National Guard. Responsibilities 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).