State Construction And Facilities Management Officer (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Springfield, IL

14d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Illinois National Guard. The State Construction and Facilities Management Officer serves as principal advisor to the Adjutant General, Chief of Joint Staff, and J4 on State ARNG construction, facilities management, environmental, and related programs. The role is classified as GS-0301-14 and requires membership in the Illinois National Guard in the specified military grade. The selectee must wear a military uniform.

The officer evaluates resource use, establishes program policies and controls, and develops long- and short-range plans for facilities and construction. The position makes technical, administrative, and program-management decisions, coordinates facilities and funding to support readiness and user needs, and maintains working relationships with National Guard and other military, government, and public stakeholders.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including program or managerial experience, policy development, program implementation and evaluation, and written and oral communications. Specialized supervisory experience leading, directing, and assigning personnel work is also required. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Requirements

• Membership in the Illinois National Guard and the military grade required by the announcement before the effective date of placement; officer grades O-5 through O-6.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in related program or managerial work, or comparable work or functions.
• Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out programs; and evaluating and recommending operational changes.
• Experience in supervisory, staff, or technical work involving analysis or evaluation to develop or improve managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
• Specialized supervisory experience managing the function of the work and leading, directing, and assigning personnel work.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure upon entering the position and annually.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must meet the experience requirement without substitution of education.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the use of manpower, funding, and other resources in meeting state and installation objectives while complying with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain contacts with federal, state, and local agencies; elected officials and their staff; National Guard and military officials; program officials; corporate officers; and other stakeholders.
• Establish local program policies and procedures, monitor internal controls, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, guidelines, and professional engineering and construction standards.
• Develop short- and long-range plans, including 25-year ARNG facilities master plans and the Long Range Construction Plan, considering operational trends and anticipated resource requirements.
• Coordinate facilities and funding to support ARNG readiness and mobility and military and civilian user needs.
• Make technical, administrative, and program-management decisions concerning contracting, project priorities, technical acceptance of completed work, real estate proposals, environmental issues, and personnel actions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with activities such as USPFO, Logistics, Transportation, Communications, Safety, Training, and Personnel.
• Provide advice, guidance, and program information to staff and officials within NGB, ARNG, and other services.
• Maintain liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers, OSHA, EPA, other federal and state environmental agencies, and public officials.
• Develop and maintain effective media and community relationships.
• Lead, direct, and assign work to personnel.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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