DEPUTY STATE CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Title 5)

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This National Guard position is for a DEPUTY STATE CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Title 5), Position Description Number T5656000 and is part of the AR ARNG CFMO SUPPORT OFFICE, National Guard. Learn more about this agency 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 provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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. Education DUTIES CONTINUED: Architectural & Engineering Activities: Prepares in-house and/or contracted architectural and engineering (A&E) master plans, construction/maintenance project plans, and specifications and bidding documents. Performs/directs the associated economic analyses and site development, and plans space utilization, considering factors such as military missions, manpower, equipment, and materiel; environmental impact; and overall costs/economic impact on the federal government, NGB, the state, and affected civilian communities. Ensures uniform compliance for facilities with Federal, State, Local laws, ARNG policies, procedures and professional engineering and construction codes/practices, and that the A&E effort meets planned ARNG and user needs, as well as fire prevention/protection, safety, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anti-terrorism/force protection requirements, sustainable design and development, and commissioning requirements. Military Construction Program: Plans, develops, coordinates, and manages the state's multi-million dollar ARNG Military Construction (MILCON) program through either state or federal contracting procedures. Identifies requirements for major construction projects, such as new armory, logistical, surface and air maintenance, administrative and training facilities. Determines project scope, prepares estimates/justifications, approves facility sitting/space arrangements, and ensures timely obligation of funds, which must be coordinated through a variety of sources, including signatures from other state agencies of Military Construction Cooperative Agreements (MCCA). Systematically evaluates contractor performance and certifies final technical acceptability. Operations and Maintenance Facilities Program: Plans, develops, and executes the state's ARNG facilities real property operations, maintenance, and repair program, which includes minor construction, modifications, maintenance, and repair of buildings, surfaced areas, and other ARNG structures, as well as utilities projects. Also plans, develops, and executes the budget for the state funds necessary for the matching portion of the program. Manages the day-to-day operations of all facets of facility operations to include all vital services needed to maintain and operate a large number of complex, dispersed facilities. Performs cyclical inspections to identify needs, and prepares/coordinates related plans and budgets. Ensures technical evaluation of work requests and approves method of accomplishment. Estimates, schedules, and oversees in-house and contracted work, ensuring acquisition, storage, and accountability of supplies, repair materials, and associated equipment. Evaluates contracted work for final technical acceptability. Ensures emergency power systems and life safety provisions are operable on a 24-hour basis to permit vital missions to be performed. Determines the long-range impact of all renovations. Environmental Program: Manages and directs the execution of the highly visible and active state ARNG Environmental program. Ensures identification, analyses, control, and legal/regulatory compliance related to construction design; management of hazardous/toxic spills and hazardous waste materials; ecological use of training areas; water resource management; noise and air pollution abatement; underground storage tank management; asbestos identification and elimination; protection of threatened/endangered species; historical and archaeological preservation management; and other environmental issues. Performs related auditing, baseline studies, documentation, reporting, and coordination with local, state, and federal agencies. Ensures that facilities/training site use complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and federal/state regulations. Advises ARNG and other facilities' users of environmental policies; conditions within the state; effects of noncompliance; and how to anticipate, recognize, and prevent or minimize adverse impact from external sources. Assesses regulatory initiatives regarding safety, energy mandates, and environmental issues and determines what actions are necessary for compliance. Manages and/or provides oversight of program/project contracts from preparation, to award, through close-out. Oversees preparation of bidding documents; participates as technical authority in pre-award surveys and conferences; and analyzes offers/costs for technical appropriateness and shared state/federal/other services funding availability. Prepares and/or obtains from USPFO contract modifications, administrative changes, and termination agreements. Inspects work in progress, stops work in coordination with USPFO as required, and certifies level of work completed to effect progress and/or final payment. On projects contracted under state rather than Federal procedures, exercises relative autonomy throughout process with the exception of change order approval. Manages statewide ARNG real estate, including advising the Adjutant General on purchase, leased, and/or donated site acquisitions, needed disposals and associated activities. Administers and ensures staff and program compliance with deeds, leases, licenses, and easements. Coordinates leasing of armory facilities, works closely with community representatives relative to their use, negotiates specific lease agreements, and manages resultant income and associated outflow of the state funds. Prepares/presents long and short-range plans for replacement of ARNG facilities throughout the state. 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). Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.