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FACILITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
The Iowa Army National Guard is seeking a Facility Management Specialist to oversee construction and maintenance projects. The role involves coordinating project approvals, developing maintenance procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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Responsibilities
Receives, verifies and coordinates approval of all initial ARNG requests for construction and maintenance/repair projects. Provides technical guidance in development of program documents and informational data to support the total construction program which includes the development of program scope documents. Develops planning documents to determine general characteristics of projects by applying technical criteria outlined in related National Guard Bureau (NGB) publications and regulations. Ensures that work orders are prepared and priorities determined to track planning and progress through to project completion. Prepares project estimates to include manpower and material costs
Provides guidance on the development of facilities operations and maintenance methods, standards and techniques. Recommends and implements preventive maintenance procedures to ensure life expectancy of operational facilities. Prepares initial plans and specifications for alterations/repairs. Reviews historical maintenance data and writes reports to explain technical difficulties in maintaining facilities, and recommends useable solutions. Assists facility managers in determining safe, effective, and economical use and operation of ARNG facilities
Investigates construction and maintenance requests to determine propriety. Determines the initial scope of minor and recurring construction projects through coordination and consultation with using agencies. Identifies and/or recommends appropriate funding sources. Reviews and processes programming documents to include project booklets, initial cost estimates for construction, maintenance, or repair of facilities
Coordinates preparation of architectural and engineering drawings covering a broad range of modifications for existing ARNG facilities within the state. Assists in review of architect and engineer design and space criteria for economical utilization of facilities and equipment
Implements the Army Energy Program, Energy Savings, and Energy Conservation Investment Program. Oversees the preparation and monthly submittal of installation utility data to the Defense Energy Information System Program. Identifies possible energy conservation measures and promotes utilization of the Energy Conservation Savings Program (ECSP) and Energy Conservation Program (ECP). Keeps abreast of energy suppliers' policies, and state and federal regulations. Interprets economic impact of energy laws and policies, and advises staff of such impact. Analyzes energy alternatives through a working knowledge of energy equivalents and conversions. Serves on Energy Conservation Committee and may conduct site visits to evaluate effectiveness of established programs
Coordinates fire prevention and protection activities, and identifies security and fire safety equipment requirements. Monitors the intrusion detection system, and advises facility managers on security methods and standards
May serve as administrator of the Major Capital Maintenance Rehab Program
Coordinates with military, federal, state and local government agencies on matters concerning fire prevention, protection and suppression. Also coordinates major facility maintenance and construction projects, with the Safety and Occupational Health Office to ensure all safety factors are considered. Performs routine inspections of existing and modified facilities to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and contract specifications
Supervises one or two employees performing technical work within the Operations Branch. Selects or recommends selection for positions under his/her direct control. Prepares performance standards and formally appraises work of subordinates. Responsible for reviewing, accepting or amending work of subordinates and rejecting work not meeting established performance standards. Actively supports and promotes EEO, Upward Mobility and other special emphasis personnel programs. Maintains an effective position management program, and on an annual basis, reviews subordinate position descriptions to ensure positions are operating as intended and that duties and responsibilities are adequately reflected. Initiates personnel actions such as promotions, reassignments and performance recognitions. Approves and disapproves leave. Receives complaints and grievances and resolves those which can be informally resolved, and/or makes recommendation for resolution to appropriate officials
Performs other duties as assigned D0536000
Qualification
Required
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position
Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED MEMBERS (E-6 to E-7)
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
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
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
Knowledge of energy equivalents and conversions
Knowledge of facilities operating capabilities and maintenance requirements
Knowledgeable of ARNG missions and objectives in applying guides to complex facility management situations
Ability to persuade users of facilities to utilize more economic and efficient methods of operations
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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