Summary

This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). Responsible for managing and defending multi-million-dollar budgets both internally and to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) to ensure the continuous mission readiness of all agency facilities.

Duties

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As a Equipment Facilities and Services Specialist at the GS-1601-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Plan, program, and execute a multi-million-dollar facilities budget, resolving complex budgetary challenges and justifying funding requirements for projects across approximately 50 worldwide locations.
• Develop and implement facility maintenance and restoration programs, evaluating the condition of all facility components, analyzing future use patterns, and integrating military construction (MILCON) guidance and multi-service requirements.
• Provide authoritative guidance on a wide range of technical facility aspects, including unique mechanical, electrical, data, and utility systems. This knowledge is used to solve complex technical problems by applying innovative and non-traditional solutions.
• Apply expert knowledge of government contracting regulations to develop, manage, and provide direction for construction and services contracts.
• Represents agency senior leadership at meetings, briefing conferences, hearings, etc. with OSD, military Department, and Congressional staff, as required, on matters related to engineering facilities management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• The security designation of this position is Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test, and periodic drug screenings thereafter.
• The incumbent may be required to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft to a variety of overseas locations for meetings, conferences and/or inspections.
• This position is considered Mission Essential.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Managing multi-facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) programs by developing enterprise-wide maintenance policies, prioritizing multi-year project requirements, and formulating and defending operating budgets during internal and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) level reviews.
• Performing non-professional technical engineering design and facility evaluations by developing AutoCAD conceptual designs, Performance Work Statements (PWS), independent government cost estimates (IGCE), and comprehensive statements of work in compliance with building codes and life safety standards.
• Resolving complex technical compatibility conflicts between operational mission requirements and real property facilities by coordinating the integration of specialized broadcast, IT, and automated equipment with physical structural, electrical, and HVAC infrastructure limits.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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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.

Benefits

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