SUPERVISORY FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties 1. Personnel Management. Incumbent typically supervises the following personnel and their functions: Production Control (Construction), Production Controller, Power Production Technician, Water & Fuels Maintenance Technician, CE Supply Technician, State Superintendent, Administrative Assistant and all maintenance and state accounting personnel. Through the application of management principles, incumbent interviews applicants, selects employees, and promotes good working conditions. Determines the type of personnel required to operate and maintain facilities, evaluates employee effectiveness and identify training needs, provides formal or on-the-job instruction in building operation and maintenance functions. Develops specific position descriptions and/or performance standards unique to the base facilities, equipment, and mission. Incumbent requires detailed knowledge of the state union contracts, personnel policies and procedures as they may vary between States. Incumbent must have a thorough understanding of the employee programs available. Typically manages Federal Technician/AGR and state employee programs i.e., awards and incentives program, worker's compensation, employee assistance, tuition assistance, recruiting and retention bonus program, retirement systems, Diversity Training programs, and the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, and any other State or Federally mandated programs. 2. Plans and Programming. Responsible for the sustained reliability of Real Property Facilities in support of ANG organizations. Establishes and executes work involving the planning and directing of comprehensive programs for the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of Government facilities for the wing Operation and Maintenance (O&M) programs. Provides critical input to the Base Civil Engineer (BCE), through the CE Commander Facility Investment Matrix (FIM), Base Master Plan, Space Utilization Plan, Asset Management Plans (AMP), S-Files and Facility Utilization Board (FUB) agendas. Prepares, develops and defends operating and maintenance resources for Fiscal Year Defense Plan (FYDP), requirements to the Planning, Programming and Budgeting Systems (PPBS). Develops and implements long range plans for the maintenance or repair of real property facilities to include, but not limited to the life cycle of roofs, airfield pavements, fuels storage, corrosion control, and utility systems, and Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE). Contributes to the management and execution of lead, mold and asbestos abatement plans, energy conservation initiatives, refrigerant management programs, and contingency response plans that affect the base and any local support agreements. (i.e. Airport Joint Use Agreement; Installation Support Services Agreements (ISSA), mutual aid agreement, utility agreement, and the Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA). Develops and annually reviews all CE plans and programs for real property sustainment and maintenance (i.e. self-help program, snow and ice control plan, base spill response plan, etc.) Ensures airfield, utility, and facility systems are operated in accordance with design intent and manufacturer's recommendation. Responsible for highly technical and specialized facilities associated with Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), water treatment units, sewage treatment, fuels storage and dispensing systems, primary and secondary electrical distribution, and any other local specialized requirements. Examples of specialized facility maintenance responsibilities include; motorized hanger doors, munitions storage and handling areas, warehousing and aerial port facilities, hoisting systems, environmental/corrosion control systems, jet engine test facilities, primary/secondary electrical voltage systems, Aircraft Arresting Systems, and fire suppression systems, to include Aqueous Fire Fighting Foam (AFFF) and High Density Foam (HDF). Reviews regulations and directives to ensure program requirements are in compliance with overall policies, procedures, objectives and instructions. DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Military Grades: Enlisted * Minimum Military Grade: NLT E-7/MSgt * Maximum Military Grade: NTE E-8/SMSgt Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard. IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : 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. Education DUTIES CONTINUED: 3. Financial Management. Functions as the Civil Engineer Federal Resource Advisor and primary representative to the Base Financial Working Group (FWG). Supervises and directs the formulation, integration and advocacy of organizational financial budgets and provides inputs to support PPBS issues. Serves as primary consultant to unit commander for all CE financial issues. Provides financial planning, direction, and determination of funding requirements for facility operation and maintenance programs. Develops procedures and techniques used in develop, present, defend and evaluate organizational financial inputs. Submits and defends budget request to higher headquarters. Directs all program expenditures through delegated spending authority. These budgets include the MCA on state contributions, Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) Facility Operations (FO), Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Military Construction Program (MILCON), and other Civil Engineer resources. Ensures all CE financial accounts are maintained in accordance with Federal and state statutes and verified by internal and external audit agencies. Maintains communications of funding status with counterparts at the base financial management level, GSUs, State, and NGB. Participates in the development of organizational policies concerning mix of In-service and Contractual efforts. Analyzes and evaluates of the use of Real Property Maintenance Resources in terms of life cycle requirements. Studies are often performed to identify and propose alternative solutions to management. Incumbent is the organizations audit monitor. Investigates and responds to congressional inquiries, GAO reports, and audits per AF Direction and takes appropriate action, in collaboration with other offices, to align efforts toward maximum utilization of civil engineers financial resources. Utilizes and applies short and long range funding analysis such as, cost benefits of alternative budgetary and corresponding program options for life cycle expenses. 4. Operations Management. Directs and supervises recurring maintenance and repair, through customer based work order requests, self-help, and building manager programs. Establishes and executes service contracts that include Custodial, Refuse, Ground Maintenance, etc. Manages, directs and provides oversight for facility surveys, and prepares all documentation for identified requirements. Supervises staff responsible for ordering any required materials and ensures all outstanding work is completed. Develops and exercises contingency response plans necessary to sustain mission essential activities in the event of failure or interruption of primary systems. Such plans include application of power generators, availability of critical spare materials, a