Facility Operations Specialist

This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters - State (JFHQ-S) Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) Design and Project Management Branch. The primary purpose of this position is to implement the programming and execution of Army National Guard (ARNG) major/minor construction and renovation projects in a geographically separated area.

(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. 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 start up 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.

(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.

(6) 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 a project manager for construction projects.

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Military Grades: Officer Warrant Officer & Enlisted

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
Must have at least 24 months 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
Must have at least 36 months 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.