Facility Operations Specialist (Title 5)

Army National Guard Units•Springfield, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T0058000 and is part of the IL CFMO, National Guard. As a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), 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. You will administer, coordinate, and verify design work performed by Architect/Engineer firms often exceeding one million dollars and one year in duration per project. You will prepare design scopes of work that reference National Guard Bureau (NGB) design criteria and establishes standards for project design. You will manage and schedule design development and obtain Federal/State approval at each design stage, normally conceptual, preliminary, final, and bid final. You will chair and coordinate 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. You will review, accept or amend work by Architect/Engineer firms and rejects work not meeting established standards. You will manage the bidding process, in coordination with the Contracting Officer, and recommends award of construction contracts. You will resolve disputes over plans and specifications and administers change orders. You will provide guidance on the development of building environmental, energy, security, and communication systems both for programmed new construction and for retrofit of existing buildings.

Requirements

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
MUST possess the experience, education or training for the GS-11 level, which includes 1 year at the lower-level GS-09, 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.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.
In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).
Veterans' Preference (VP) eligible.
All excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
All current Federal Employees.
All Federal re-employment eligible.
U.S. Citizens.

Responsibilities

Implement the programming and execution of Army National Guard (ARNG) major/minor construction and renovation projects in a geographically separated area.
Administer, coordinate, and verify design work performed by Architect/Engineer firms often exceeding one million dollars and one year in duration per project.
Prepare design scopes of work that reference National Guard Bureau (NGB) design criteria and establishes standards for project design.
Manage and schedule design development and obtain Federal/State approval at each design stage, normally conceptual, preliminary, final, and bid final.
Chair and coordinate 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.
Review, accept or amend work by Architect/Engineer firms and rejects work not meeting established standards.
Manage bidding process, in coordination with the Contracting Officer, and recommends award of construction contracts.
Resolve disputes over plans and specifications and administers change orders.
Provide guidance on the development of building environmental, energy, security, and communication systems both for programmed new construction and for retrofit of existing buildings.

Benefits

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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.
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