FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - Title 32

As a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - Title 32, GS-1640-11, you will implement the programming and execution of Army National Guard (ARNG) major/minor construction and renovation projects in a geographically separated area. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (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. (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. (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. (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.

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. (7).Performs other duties as assigned.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: O-1 through O-3 Conditions of Employment: Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

No additional educational requirements.

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.

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).

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 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.

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