Summary This FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (PROGRAM MANAGEMENT) is located in ARNG Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO), Facilities Management Branch and is part of the CA JFHQ Facilities. Responsibilities THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, TEMPORARY POSITION NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR Selectee may be non-competitively extended up to 4 years if/when funding becomes available. The primary purpose of the FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (PROGRAM MANAGEMENT), GS-1640-12, is to program, manage, schedule and direct the operations, maintenance and repair, rehabilitation and improvements to ARNG facilities in a geographically separated area. Additionally, this position administers the state NGB energy management program. Supervises the work of the function. Supervisory duties require less than 25% of the incumbent's time. Required Manages funds to support the maintenance and repair program. Identifies requirements, and develops and recommends operating budgets for maintenance, repair, and operations and maintenance minor construction programs. Develops and implements management control policies and procedures. Provides policy guidance in development of program documents and informational data to support the long range maintenance program and the total construction program, which includes the development of program scope documents. Implements, directs and manages the Army Energy Program, Energy Savings, and Energy Conservation Investment Program. Oversees the preparation and monthly submission of installation utility data to the Defense Energy Information System Program. Develops, implements and oversees the management of preventive maintenance programs to ensure life expectancy of operational facilities. Reviews historical data and writes reports to explain technical difficulties in maintaining facilities, and recommends solutions. Develops and implements policies and guidance for assisting building and facility managers in determining safe, effective, and economical use and operation of ARNG facilities. Assists in review of architect and engineer design and space criteria for economical utilization of facilities and equipment. Manages and directs fire prevention and protection activities. Serves as facilities fire marshal. Coordinates with Federal, state and local government agencies on matters concerning fire prevention, protection and suppression. Coordinates major facility maintenance and construction projects with the safety and occupational health office to ensure all safety factors are considered. Oversees routine inspections of existing facilities to ensure compliance with the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and contract specifications. Coordinates with Federal, state, and local government agencies on matters concerning AT/FP and Physical Security to include site selection and location, access control, construction materials, stand-off separation distances, force protection levels, arms, ammunition and explosives (AAE) safety and security, physical and electronic barriers and vehicle and personnel inspection. Coordinates with project managers or Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR) in the design and construction of new facilities and in modernization, restoration, or sustainment projects for existing facilities. Ensures compliance with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) in construction and sustainment projects. The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military. In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized. PCS Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. U.S. citizenship is required. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must maintain proper security clearance. Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required prior to position assignment. Qualifications FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (PROGRAM MANAGEMENT), GS-1640-12: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: 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. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 02/14/2025 Education N/A 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, please email ng.ca.caarng.list.j1-hro-recruitfedjobs-usas@army.mil or Fax to 916-854-3439. This is an Excepted Service position. Applicants who currently hold a Competitive Service status and is offered a position with the California National Guard, will lose their Competitive Service status to become Excepted Service. Competitive Service applicants who are Career and have completed the three year service requirement permanent tenure (Block 24 reflects "1") are eligible for lifetime reinstatement rights. Competitive Service applicants who are Career Conditional and have not completed the three year service requirement (Block 24 reflects "2") are eligible for three year reinstatement rights. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (the Fair Chance Act) prohibits Federal agencies and Federal contractors acting on their behalf from requesting that an applicant for Federal employment disclose criminal history record information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment to that applicant. When it is alleged that an agency employee has violated the requirements, an applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance with 5 U.S.C. 9202 and 5 CFR part 920 by an employee of the agency.