Facility Management Specialist

Army National Guard Units • Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Management Specialist is a GS-1640-11, Title 32 excepted-service position with the Iowa Army National Guard, located at CFMO in Johnston, Iowa. The position is restricted to current members of the Iowa Army National Guard and requires military membership in a compatible assignment and wear of the military uniform. The specialist coordinates construction, maintenance, and repair projects; develops plans, estimates, and program documents; supports facilities operations and preventive maintenance; and implements energy conservation and facility safety and security activities. The role also supervises one or two employees in the Operations Branch and carries out related personnel-management responsibilities.

The position requires experience or education involving equipment maintenance, engineering drawings and specifications, test instruments, computations, recordkeeping, and computer systems. Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of complex facility, equipment, or service operations; experience identifying and resolving difficult program issues; and experience preparing budgets for maintenance, repair, construction, alteration, equipment replacement, or service improvements. A related doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree, or an LL.M. may substitute for specialized experience as described in the announcement.

Employment is subject to a trial period and attaining and maintaining any security clearance required for the position. Application materials must be received by 11/06/2026.

Requirements

• Must be a current Iowa Army National Guard member in a compatible military assignment; military membership must be maintained and the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Military rank requirement: Officer, O1–O3.
• Experience, education, or training providing 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.
• At least one year equivalent to the next lower grade level, or qualifying education or training, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying principles, concepts, and practices for equipment, facility, or service operations with complicated technical requirements and no clear precedent or plan.
• Experience overseeing and implementing a program involving identification and resolution of difficult issues or problems.
• Experience preparing budgets based on plans for maintenance, repair, new construction, alteration projects, equipment replacement, or increases in services and processes.
• Must serve a two-year trial period, or one year for eligible veterans, and receive written certification for continued employment after the trial period.
• Must attain and maintain the security clearance required for the position; if not held when hired, an application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
• Must complete prescribed courses; failure may result in reassignment or termination.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and coordinate approval of initial Army National Guard construction and maintenance/repair requests.
• Provide technical guidance for program documents, informational data, and scope documents supporting the construction program.
• Develop project planning documents using technical criteria in National Guard Bureau publications and regulations.
• Ensure work orders are prepared and priorities are determined to track planning and progress through project completion.
• Prepare project estimates, including manpower and material costs.
• Guide development of facilities operations and maintenance methods, standards, and techniques; recommend and implement preventive maintenance procedures.
• Prepare initial plans and specifications for facility alterations and repairs.
• Review historical maintenance data, explain technical maintenance difficulties in reports, and recommend solutions.
• Assist facility managers in determining safe, effective, and economical facility use and operation.
• Investigate construction and maintenance requests and determine the initial scope of minor and recurring projects in consultation with using agencies.
• Identify or recommend funding sources and review and process project programming documents and initial cost estimates.
• Coordinate preparation of architectural and engineering drawings for modifications to existing facilities and assist with review of design and space criteria.
• Implement Army energy, energy-savings, and energy-conservation programs; oversee preparation and monthly submission of installation utility data.
• Identify energy conservation measures, promote energy conservation programs, and advise staff about energy policies, regulations, and economic impacts.
• Serve on the Energy Conservation Committee and, as needed, conduct site visits to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Coordinate fire prevention and protection activities; identify security and fire-safety equipment requirements; monitor intrusion detection systems; and advise facility managers on security methods and standards.
• Coordinate with government agencies on fire prevention, protection, and suppression, and coordinate major maintenance and construction work with the Safety and Occupational Health Office.
• Inspect existing and modified facilities for compliance with OSHA and contract specifications.
• Supervise one or two Operations Branch employees, including selecting or recommending selections, setting performance standards, appraising performance, reviewing work, and initiating personnel actions.
• Support EEO, Upward Mobility, and other special emphasis personnel programs; maintain position management; review subordinate position descriptions annually; approve or disapprove leave; and address complaints and grievances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed