FACILITY PLANS AND PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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This FACILITY PLANS AND PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST is located in ARNG Construction and Facilities Management Office, Planning and Programming Branch and is part of the CA JFHQ Facilities.

This Vacancy is being advertised concurrently with Technician Vacancy CA-12895453-AR-26-096. Only one of the announced positions will be filled.

FACILITY PLANS AND PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-1601-12: 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: Experience serving as a principal advisor and action officer to the Construction and Facilities Management Office on all proposed construction, maintenance, and facilities management plans within the state; Experience providing guidance and direction on project scope, preparation of project estimates, economic analyses, and programming documents; Experience overseeing management of all ARNG real property.

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 04/15/2026 Major Duties:

THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the FACILITY PLANS AND PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-1601-12, is to manage the planning, programming, and real property responsibilities for ARNG facilities engineering and management programs.

Responsible for the technical and administrative development, coordination, and execution of Military Construction Army National Guard (ARNG MILCON, MCNG), Real Property Operations and Maintenance (RPOM), State Capitol Programs (SCFR) and all ARNG facilities.

Responsible for the statewide Installation Status Report (ISR).

The incumbent provides supervision, subordinate guidance and team leadership to DS (Dual Status), DoD Title 5 civilian employees and/or state employees.

Incumbent performs long-term planning and organizational development necessary to accomplish facilities engineering and management program functions in support of programs essential to state ARNG daily operations, training, and readiness missions.

Fosters and environment conducive to teaming among service providers and customers to meet state ARNG requirements.

Responsible for the acquisition, management, and termination of real property interests; maintenance of real property accountability, and other real property inventories.

Determines and recommends appropriate methods of acquisition, (i.e., transfer, exchange, agreement, license, lease, permit, purchase, reassignment, etc.).

Develops clauses outlining terms and conditions related to contracts, leases, licenses, and other authorizing documents.

Negotiates terms and conditions to maintain compliance, satisfies the needs of the users, and maintains cost efficiency. Oversees development, maintenance and update of ARNG Energy Programs.

Researches energy providers; new energy systems and technology; and state and Federal regulations.

Interprets economic impact of energy laws and policies, recommends new technology/equipment, and advises staff of impact.

Maintains close liaison with senior ARNG commanders and personnel, state and local government authorities, the Corps of Engineers and NGB.

Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes.

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates.

Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning.

Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, training and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives.

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.

This Vacancy is being advertised concurrently with Technician Vacancy CA-12895453-AR-26-096. Only one of the announced positions will be filled.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.