Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a STATE CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Position Description Number T5403P01 and is part of the PA Command Admin Office, National Guard. 1 or more position may be hired against this announcement Responsibilities As the State Construction and Facilities Management Officer, GS-0301-14, you will serve as principal advisor to the Adjutant General, Chief of Joint Staff, and the J4 on all aspects of State ARNG construction, facilities management, environmental, and other associated programs. Establish local program policies/procedures; establishes/monitors internal program controls; and ensures uniform application/compliance with federal, state, and local law, ARNG policies, procedures and guidelines, and professional engineering and construction codes/practices. Develop long and short-range plans, including the ARNG facilities, Long Range 25-year Master Plans and multi-million-dollar Long Range Construction Plan (LRCP), considering operational trends, forecasting requirements, and source/proportional allocation of funds, manpower, equipment, and materiel. Make decisions/commitments related to technical, administrative, and program management issues, such as, contracting out or performing work in-house; prioritizing new construction and/or maintenance projects; certifying the technical acceptance of completed work; referring real estate acquisition/disposal proposals or needs; and others related to environmental issues and personnel actions. Direct program/project activities through a subordinate supervisory staff and a work force consisting of federal, state, and other full and part time employees, including a multitude of technical experts such as professional architects, engineers, engineering technicians, environmentalists, skilled craftspeople in highly diversified occupations, and persons in administrative specialties such as budgeting, contracting, data processing, real estate, and personnel. Personally and/or through subordinate supervisors, performs or directs performance of the following programs/activities: Architectural & Engineering Activities, Military Construction Program, Operations and Maintenance Facilities Program, Environmental Program. Manage and/or provide oversight of program/project contracts from preparation, to award, through close-out. Manage statewide ARNG real estate, including advising the Adjutant General on purchase, leased, and/or donated site acquisitions, needed disposals and associated activities. Prepare budget requirements and funding justifications for each program and submits/defends budget requests to state and NGB officials. Develop, integrate, and/or manage a number of complex state and Federal software systems to effectively and efficiently execute mission requirements, while both tracking and forecasting budgetary, resource management, real property, project management, and other types of reports and information to National Guard Bureau, the Army, the USPFO, and the State. Manage/administer other state ARNG programs and projects, such as Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) operation and maintenance; provision of facilities physical security, and/or energy conservation. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Non-Bargaining Position AOC A: NG employees at Construction Facilities Management Office AOC B: NG Employees in the Construction Facilities Management Office AOC C: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard AOC D: All Service Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard AOC E: Federal Employees in an Agency outside of the Pennsylvania National Guard AOC F: U.S. Citizen Applicants Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Supervisor for this position is COL David Marous *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Tier 3 Security Clearance. *NOTE: If you're a new supervisor in the Federal Government civil service, you may have to complete a one-year probationary period. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Application must indicate at least 36 months experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION ???????The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Education There is no educational substitute 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the employment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5 United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)