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***THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.***
This position is for a Facility Design and Project Management Specialist, Position Description Number T5209000 located at the GAARNG - 78th TC/LDC, Marietta, GA.
This position DOES NOT require a National Guard commitment
Area of Consideration:Open to all U.S. Citizens
12/11/2020 to 12/18/2020
$80,830 - $105,083 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
None
No
No
GA-10973911-AR-21-075
586481000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Open to U.S. Citizens.
As a Facility Design and Project Management Specialist, GS-1601-12, you will:
Administer, coordinate, and verify design work and projects performed by A&E firms, characterized by large funding costs and long duration times.
Prepare design scopes of work that reference NGB design criteria and establishes standards for project design.
Select or recommend selection of A&E firms for award of design contracts.
Manage and schedule design development and obtains Federal/state approval at each design stage through to completion.
Chair and coordinate meetings between facility users and design teams (comprised of Contract Manager, A & E Firm, user, Environmental Manager, Maintenance and Repair, Range Officer, & Logistics/ Ammunitions Officer) and ensure that work stays within NGB design and space criteria for economical utilization of facilities and equipment.
Manage reviewing, accepting or amending work by A&E firms and rejecting work not meeting established standards.
Review payment requests for accuracy, verifies work billed, and recommends payment.
Propose new policies and methods to meet unique mission requirements and develops new methods, as required.
Request construction funding.
Work in concert with the Contracting Officer, manage the bidding process and recommend award of construction contract to responsive bidder according to established guidelines.
Review contractors' description of materials and equipment for acceptability subsequent to contract award; review and approve shop drawings, work and material schedules; assist in coordinating construction and renovation activities; review contractors cost breakdown; and provide advice on proposed contract substitutions and/or deviations from contracts.
Administer, coordinate and verify construction work and projects performed by contractors involving large funding costs and long duration times.
Conduct regular construction progress meetings and resolve differences among the design team, contractors, and facility users.
Resolve disputes over plans and specifications.
Coordinate change orders, approvals and availability of funds.
Advise the Contracting Officer of project deviations.
Verify eligibility for partial payments to contractors on completed portions of overall projects.
Conduct substantial and final completion inspections and verifies expenditure of appropriated Federal and state funds.
Coordinate initial start-up and movement of users into the new facility.
Manage and verify work performed during the warranty period.
Resolve disputes between the contractor and maintenance personnel that arise during the warranty period and assigns responsibility for repair work.
Conduct end-of- warranty inspection.
Represent the CFMO at meetings and conferences with other ARNG representatives as well as NGB, state, and other government agencies.
Prepare and conduct briefings for all levels of government.
Provide guidance on the development of building environmental, energy, security, and communication systems both for programmed new construction and for retrofit of existing buildings.
Prepare initial plans and specifications for alterations/repairs.
Investigate construction requests to determine propriety.
Determine the initial scope of minor and recurring construction projects through coordination and consultation with using agencies.
Identify and/or recommend appropriate funding sources.
Review and process programming documents to include project booklets, initial cost estimates for construction, maintenance, or facilities repair projects and development of project booklets.
Review historical maintenance data and writes reports to explain technical difficulties in upgrading facilities; and recommends useable solutions to meet mission requirements.
Assist facility managers in determining safe, effective, and economical use and operation of ARNG facilities.
Provide guidance and input to the Improvement Program for ARNG Armories.
Act as a project manager for delegated armory improvement design and construction projects.
Coordinate with appropriate state agencies to obtain required approvals and permits for construction projects.
Function as a consultant to state and Federal agencies and serves as a member on A&E selection boards for those agencies.
Coordinate with military, Federal, state and local government agencies on matters concerning fire prevention, protection and suppression.
Coordinate major facility maintenance and construction projects with the Safety Office to ensure all safety factors are considered.
Perform inspections of new and altered facilities to ensure compliance with the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and contract specifications.
Administer, plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of subordinate personnel.
Possibly be on various types of employment status such as technician, AGR, or state employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience above in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualifications requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
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:
You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.
A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr.), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you applying for a promotion? If you are a current GS employee applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold you must provide an SF-50 that shows that you have held the next lower grade for at least one year. Some SF-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not demonstrate you have held the next lower grade for at least one year (e.g. General Adjustment SF-50 from this year). In many cases, we need to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion. If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Claims for approved "grandfather" clauses must be fully supported with documentation.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor
Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
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.
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/10973911
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/.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/586481000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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