SUPERVISORY FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - Air National Guard Units

Summary THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: 148th Fighter Wing Civil Engineering Squadron LOCATION: Duluth, MN 55811 SELECTING OFFICIAL: Lt Col Joseph Solberg, 218-788-7339, DSN 825-7339 AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED Responsibilities Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A SUPERVISORY FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS, 1640, 11, 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. 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). Develops and implements long range plans for the maintenance or repair of real property facilities to include, but not limited to the life cycle of roofs, airfield pavements, fuels storage, corrosion control, and utility systems, and Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE). Contributes to the management and execution of lead, mold and asbestos abatement plans, energy conservation initiatives, refrigerant management programs, and contingency response plans that affect the base and any local support agreements. (i.e. Airport Joint Use Agreement; Installation Support Services Agreements (ISSA), mutual aid agreement, utility agreement, and the Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA). 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. Develops and exercises contingency response plans necessary to sustain mission essential activities in the event of failure or interruption of primary systems. Such plans include application of power generators, availability of critical spare materials, and the expeditious availability of maintenance resources. Implements, directs and manages wing energy programs to include education, conservation, and usage reporting through Air Force Energy Reporting System (AFERS). Coordinates with engineering staff for development of Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC). 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. Incumbent may be the designated Contact Officer's Representative (COR) with oversight of contracts with Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Design and Submittal Reviews, construction meetings, progress reports and contract inspections, warranty and O&M manuals, punch lists assembly, and project acceptance. The Facility Manager may be designated as Task/Job Order Contractor (T/JOC) coordinator for the base. Compliance and Standards. This position plays a key role and possesses a vast knowledge of all CE regulations, directives and guidance. Ensures compliance with federal standards including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Air Force Occupational Safety and health (AFOSH), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Air Force Instructions (AFI), Air National Guard Instructions (ANGI), Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) as well as, other Federal, State and local standards. Unit Management: Knowledge of Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS), Workday Control, Recruiting/Retention, and Professional Military Education (PME) programs is necessary, as directed, to oversee these programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required. if you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory. May require travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform assignments. May occasionally be directed to work other than normal duty hours. The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. Must have 3EXXX AFSC or obtain within one year of selection Start date contingent upon incumbent leave date *Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation* Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.** MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the MN Air National Guard. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. MILITARY GRADES: MSgt/E-7 to SMSgt/E-8 are eligible to apply. Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: 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. GS-09 - 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training which demonstrates the knowledge of, and skill in applying, principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient to design projects that have applicable precedents or plan approaches to perform assignments using well-established occupational methods, techniques, processes, and precedents. GS-11 - 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level 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. Education EDUCATION: NA 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 REMARKS: No PCS available. The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus. To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/ IMPORTANT NOTES: Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of technician pre-employment physical for certain occupational series. Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible AFSC in the Minnesota Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult www.nationalguard.com The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078.