US Air National Guard Units Hiring For Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist (title ) at Oklahoma City, OK 73179, United States Full Time

Job Description

Duties

The primary purpose of the position is to provide supervision, leadership, comprehensive planning of financial and day-to-day and long-term maintenance and repair programs within the Civil Engineering activity in order to ensure sustained reliability of real estate facilities in support of ANG organizations. It requires comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying principles concepts, and methods of facility operations/maintenance to carry out the day-to-day and long-term maintenance and repair programs of the ANG organization(s) serviced.

This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Civil Engineer Squadron (units at the Wings) only. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the unit.

Personnel Management: Incumbent typically supervises the following personnel and their functions: Production Control (Construction), Production Controller, Power Production Technician, Water & Fuels Maintenance Technician, CE Supply Technician, State Superintendent, Administrative Assistant and all maintenance and state accounting personnel. Through the application of management principles, incumbent interviews applicants, selects employees, and promotes good working conditions. Determines the type of personnel required to operate and maintain facilities, evaluates employee effectiveness and identify training needs, provides formal or on-the-job instruction in building operation and maintenance functions. Develops specific position descriptions and/or performance standards unique to the base facilities, equipment, and mission.

Plans and Programming: Responsible for the sustained reliability of Real Property Facilities in support of ANG organizations. Establishes and executes work involving the planning and directing of comprehensive programs for the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of Government facilities for the wing Operation and Maintenance (O&M) programs. Provides critical input to the Base Civil Engineer (BCE), through the CE Commander Facility Investment Matrix (FIM), Base Master Plan, Space Utilization Plan, Asset Management Plans (AMP), S-Files and Facility Utilization Board (FUB) agendas. Prepares, develops and defends operating and maintenance resources for Fiscal Year Defense Plan (FYDP), requirements to the Planning, Programming and Budgeting Systems (PPBS).

Financial Management: Functions as the Civil Engineer Federal Resource Advisor and primary representative to the Base Financial Working Group (FWG). Supervises and directs the formulation, integration and advocacy of organizational financial budgets and provides inputs to support PPBS issues. Serves as primary consultant to unit commander for all CE financial issues. Provides financial planning, direction, and determination of funding requirements for facility operation and maintenance programs. Develops procedures and techniques used in develop, present, defend and evaluate organizational financial inputs. Submits and defends budget request to higher headquarters. Directs all program expenditures through delegated spending authority. These budgets include the MCA on state contributions, Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) Facility Operations (FO), Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Military Construction Program (MILCON), and other Civil Engineer resources. Ensures all CE financial accounts are maintained in accordance with Federal and state statutes and verified by internal and external audit agencies.

Operations Management: Directs and supervises recurring maintenance and repair, through customer based work order requests, self-help, and building manager programs. Establishes and executes service contracts that include Custodial, Refuse, Ground Maintenance, etc. Manages, directs and provides oversight for facility surveys, and prepares all documentation for identified requirements. Supervises staff responsible for ordering any required materials and ensures all outstanding work is completed. Develops and exercises contingency response plans necessary to sustain mission essential activities in the event of failure or interruption of primary systems.

Construction Contract Management: Plays a pivotal role in maintenance, repair and construction activities. The position provides critical direction in contract development and execution. Incumbents input to Statements of Work (SOW), project books, and the design process to ensure successful execution of the Base Master Plan.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• 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.
• This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel for duty at normal times when the unit is closed or delayed ing, and remain on-duty during phased or early release.
• May occasionally be directed to work other than normal duty hours.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, an appropriate valid driver?s license is mandatory.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to managing a maintenance program.
-OR-
EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three full years of progressively higher level related graduate education leading to a Ph.D., from an accredited college or university with a major in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position, such as engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration; or LL.M, if related.. You must include official transcripts.

The incumbent utilizes knowledge of and skill in applying a comprehensive range of principles, concepts and practices relating to facility operations in carrying out the Facilities Management Program for the ANG Aviation Wing and supported units.

The position utilizes knowledge of a variety of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices concerned with planning, design, and maintenance of ANG facilities, utilities, fire and intrusion detection, and for streets and parking facilities to ensure proper maintenance of government facilities and property.

The position requires knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of facility operations sufficient to design projects, plan approaches to assignments, determine facility and grounds maintenance, restoration, and repair needs, to prepare plans and specifications for alterations to facilities, to serve as a contractors representative to ensure compliance with contracts, to schedule sequence of operations, to coordinate work forces and resources and to negotiate on various issues related to managing facilities and grounds.

The assignment also requires the ability to resolve complicated technical issues having no clear precedent, to evaluate, adapt, or modify procedures and practices concerning property facilities, utility systems, buildings, equipment, plans, and grounds; determine deficiencies and prepare packages for unusual or new construction and repair resulting from ever changing missions; prepare initial project scopes, descriptions, and justifications for necessary facility modifications when infrastructure capabilities cannot support valid mission requirements; and prepare work packages that include drawings of the existing areas involved. The position also requires the ability to direct subordinates and to carry out the full scope of supervisory responsibilities.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

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).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

• Benefits
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Technical Competence

• Benefits
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph, other PII (Personally Identifiable information) or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., Hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present ex. 03/2020-06/2022 or 03/2020-Present).
  • If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

  For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

  2. Other supporting documents (as applicable):

  • Certifications
  • DD-214 or NGB 22
  • SF-50
  • Official Transcripts

  If you are claiming veterans’ preference you must include all documentation to prove your veterans’ preference, examples include but are not limited to:
  DD 214
  SF 15 (any documents stated on page 2 to prove your specific status)
  VA Letter

  If you have any questions concerning these requirements, please contact this office at 405-228-5581

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11906936

  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. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

  After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

  You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  Agency contact information

  James Wagoner

  Phone

  (405) 228-5581

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  OK 137th Special Operations Wing
  5624 Air Guard Drive
  Oklahoma City, OK 73179
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume:

• Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your resume includes a photograph, other PII (Personally Identifiable information) or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., Hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present ex. 03/2020-06/2022 or 03/2020-Present).
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents (as applicable):

• Certifications
• DD-214 or NGB 22
• SF-50
• Official Transcripts

If you are claiming veterans’ preference you must include all documentation to prove your veterans’ preference, examples include but are not limited to:
DD 214
SF 15 (any documents stated on page 2 to prove your specific status)
VA Letter

If you have any questions concerning these requirements, please contact this office at 405-228-5581

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

This job is open to

• Federal employees – Excepted service

  Current excepted service federal employees.

• National Guard & reserves

  Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Open to the public – to include Veteran Preference Eligibles, Federal Re-employment Eligibles, National Guard Employees, Title 32 Military Technicians, all other federal employees.