SUPERVISORY FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT.

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDD2797000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

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As a SUPERVISORY FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-1640-12, you will serve manage, direct, supervise, and coordinate master planning; engineering design, construction, and inspection; real property management, maintenance; fire prevention and protection; utilities systems; refuse collection and disposal; and environmental management through an overall augmented staff consisting of state workers, site contract, technician, and military personnel.

Formulates plans, programs, policies, and directs activities pertaining to the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and improvements to all real property facilities. Facilities may include buildings; roads and grounds; streets; parking areas; airfields; water; sewage and electrical systems; cold storage plants; refrigeration equipment; air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems; liquid fuel storage and dispensing systems as well as trash and garbage collection systems. Recommendations to the Base Operations Manager for building use and assignment based on facility, and physical space utilization studies conducted by the Civil Engineer. Identifies facilities suitable for emergency operations center (IX) locations, fallout shelters, and other potential emergency facilities.

Manages the facilities engineering program at the GTC. Plans work to be accomplished through subordinate supervisors, who supervise a fluctuating staff dependent upon customer needs. Sets overall priorities and prepares long range schedules for completion of work. Selects or recommends selection for supervisory and nonsupervisory positions of State, site contract, technician, military, temporary, and seasonal employees, within the organization under his/her supervision. Prepares and reviews performance standards for subordinates. Serves as the appraiser or reviewing official. Responsible for reviewing, accepting, or amending work of subordinates and rejecting work not meeting established performance standards. Actively supports and promotes EEO, Upward Mobility and other special emphasis personnel programs. Maintains an effective position management program. On an annual basis, reviews and/or monitors the review of subordinate position descriptions to ensure accuracy. Approves/disapproves personnel actions such as promotions, reassignments, and performance recognitions. Approves and disapproves leave.

Responsible for the preparation of the five-year construction program. Coordinates with other directorates and major commands for input data to establish priorities for the Military Construction Army National Guard (MCARNG) programs. Prioritizes facility requirements for the development of future MCARNG programs, including major and minor projects for approval of the Base Operations Manager. Monitors the status of projects consisting of architectural and engineer (A-E) plans, drawings, site surveys, other documentation for MCARNG, and Operations and Maintenance Army National Guard (OMARNG) programs. Makes adjustments to the 5-year plan when required. Formulates and submits to the Base Operations Manager the MCARNG budget for the fiscal year. Determines fund availability and alternate funding sources. Oversees the programing and coordination of engineer resources. Develops the DPW operating budget. Monitors cost accounting and fund control activities within and approves local purchase actions. Formulates long range work plans and schedules for the Annual Work Plan (AWP) addressing resources necessary for accomplishing recurring repair, rehabilitation and maintenance projects and periodic/seasonal services such as utilities and grounds maintenance, snow removal, and fire protection. Forecasts material, equipment, and personnel requirements for completing scheduled work on a time phased basis throughout the year to achieve balanced management programming.

Programs and projects yearly requirements for major and minor engineering, construction, and maintenance, activities at the GTC. Establishes procedures for the storage, control, and safeguarding of engineer equipment and construction materials. Monitors stock levels ensuring necessary and proper stocks are maintained. Responsible for the maintenance of necessary records relating to authorization, progress, production, and cost, of construction material used. Projects include those accomplished by troop labor, and maintenance and repair projects accomplished throughout the year by any combination of resources. Programs and plans for projects to be accomplished by military engineering units during Annual and/or Weekend Training by coordinating the projects with DPW supervisors and unit Commanders. Ensures availability of building materials needed. Estimates overall cost and assures delivery of materials to the GTC for the construction/engineering unit's training period.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS :

Military Grades : O4 - O4

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

1. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.

2. 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.

3. This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the unit is closed or delayed reporting and remain on-duty during phased or early release.

4. May occasionally be directed to work other than normal duty hours.

5. May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

6. The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.

7. 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.

8. Wear of the military uniform is prohibited while in technician status.

9. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

10. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. IF YOU COPY ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES:

a. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.

c. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

d. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

e. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

Education

No substitution of education for specialized experience.

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 (

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.

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