Facility Operations Specialist

Army National Guard Units•New Castle, DE

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Delaware Joint Force Headquarters Army National Guard. The position is identified as Position Description D1270000/D1269000 and may be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level. At GS-11, the specialist manages architectural and engineering design and construction projects, including developing scopes of work, selecting design firms, coordinating design approvals, obtaining construction funding, managing bidding and contract awards, and overseeing construction. The role also provides senior technical oversight, supports position management and personnel programs, advises on building systems and facility improvements, and manages projects for Army National Guard readiness centers. At GS-09, the specialist supports installations and master planning, construction and facility program documentation, energy programs, and real property management. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Army National Guard policies, and coordination with military, government, and other agencies.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within one year of hire.
Must meet the applicable specialized-experience requirements by the announcement closing date.
Current federal employees must meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement at the next lower grade by the announcement closing date.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative work environment.
Must meet military grade requirements: E-7 through E-9, WO1 through CW4, or O-1 through O-3.
Must be a member of the Delaware Army or Air National Guard.
GS-09 specialized experience: one year equivalent to at least GS-07, including knowledge of planning, programming, real property administration, master planning, architectural design, construction, engineering principles, project estimating, facility operations, and oral and written communication.
GS-11 specialized experience: one year equivalent to at least GS-09, including comprehensive facility administration and major construction project knowledge; expertise in building systems and construction; architectural and engineering concepts; construction and contracting practices; project delivery methods; applicable codes and regulations; and familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations for architectural services.
A related master's degree or equivalent graduate education may substitute for GS-09 specialized experience; a related doctoral degree or equivalent graduate education may substitute for GS-11 specialized experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify.
Applicants must provide a resume with employment dates, duties, accomplishments, skills, weekly hours, and applicable federal series and grade information.

Responsibilities

Administer, coordinate, and verify architectural and engineering design work, prepare design scopes of work, select or recommend design firms, manage design schedules, and obtain approvals at design stages.
Request construction funding; coordinate bidding with the Contracting Officer; recommend construction contract awards; oversee construction; lead progress meetings; and resolve differences among design teams, contractors, and facility users.
Provide senior technical oversight to employees in the Design and Project Management Branch, assist with performance standards and appraisals, and support position management and special emphasis personnel programs.
Provide guidance on environmental, energy, security, and communication systems for new construction and building retrofits; prepare plans and specifications for alterations and repairs; assess requests; define project scope; and recommend funding sources.
Provide input to the Army National Guard readiness center Improvement Program and manage board-delegated readiness center design and construction projects.
Assist with installations management and master planning, including developing and maintaining long-range plans and coordinating with internal and external agencies.
Research, draft, maintain, and coordinate Military Construction, UMI, and Facility Program documents; verify and coordinate approval of construction and maintenance/repair requests; and assess requirements.
Help develop and maintain Army National Guard energy programs, identify conservation measures, and research energy providers, technologies, and applicable regulations.
Assist the Realty Officer with real property acquisition, management, termination, accountability, inventories, and quantity validation.
Ensure work complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and Army National Guard policies, procedures, and guidelines; maintain liaison with military leadership, government authorities, the Corps of Engineers, and the National Guard Bureau.