Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Supervisory Facility Plans & Program Management Specialist, Position Description Number PDD1127000 and is part of the WY Construction and Facilities Management Office, Wyoming Army National Guard.

This job is open to

• National Guard & reserves
  
  Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Refer to applicable Areas of Consideration below for hiring consideration.

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Duties

The primary purpose of this position 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).

(1) Serves as a principal advisor and action officer to the CFMO on all proposed ARNG construction, maintenance, and facilities management plans within the state.

(2) Serves as a principal advisor and action officer for all ARNG construction, maintenance/ repair, and facilities management programs within the state.

(3) Oversees management of all ARNG real property and real estate.

(4) Oversees development, maintenance and update of ARNG Energy Programs.

(5) Oversees all master planning functions for real property within ARNG.

(6) Executes functions in the absence of the CFMO.

** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Primary consideration will be given to current WY ARNG military members.

Open to US Army, Army Reserves, and Army Nat'l Guard military members only

Must be assessed into and become a member of WY ARNG before appt. May take up to 120 days.

Provide last three OERs, Performance appraisals or Ltr of Recommendation in lieu of.

Refer to Required Documents section for additional details and links.

May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

Indefinite position may convert to Perm if funding/position is available.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).

Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position over 180 days will result in suspension or termination of these military incentives. It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the Wyoming Army National Guard Education Services Officer, (307) 772-5126 for more information regarding military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment incentives.

Relocation expenses will not be paid by the Government unless noted in the Announcement.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval.

PCS is not authorized in lieu of incentives.

Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.

Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).

Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management's discretion with a 30-day written notice.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

3. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

4. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

Primary consideration will be made from Areas 1, 2 and 4. If referrals are not made from the target category, subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 6 (if eligible).

Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) WY ARNG employees assigned to the Construction and Facilities Management Office.

Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Army National Guard.

Area 4: All current M-day soldiers of the Wyoming Army National Guard.

Area 6: Current military members of the US Army, Army Reserves, or other states' Army National Guard units. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Army National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.

TECHNICIAN INFO

Type of Appointment: Indefinite, Temporary

Tenure: Group 3

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

FLSA: Exempt

Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Para/Line: 1220/120

Start Date: If selected for this position, the start date will be no earlier than 2 June 2024.

Selecting Official: LTC William Lindmier

MILITARY GRADE

In-State Applicants:

Min: O1 / 2LT

Max: O4 / MAJ

Out-of-State Applicants:

Min: O1 / 2LT

Max: O3 / CPT

Applicants' over-grad will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

This is not a commissioning opportunity.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work involves managing, supervising, leading, or performing administrative work that involves: a combination of work characteristic of two or more series in the Equipment, Facilities, and Services Group where no one type of work is series controlling; or work classified in this group for which no other series has been established.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of planning and programming to include master planning, project development, energy management, military construction programs, database management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and real property. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must possess at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-11 that provided experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.

NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

Must possess a valid driver's license.

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 (https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The Wyoming Military Department's (WYMD) 335, Personnel - General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan, is available at:

https://www.wyomilitary.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WYMD-335-MPP-15-April-2023.pdf

Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, student loan repayment bonuses, and other education incentives. Acceptance of a Technician position over 180 days will result in suspension or termination these military incentives. Contact unit representative or Wyoming Army National Guard Education Services Officer at (307) 772-5126 for more information.

TENURE: GROUP III - INDEFINITE

Purpose: To fill a position that may last for more than 1 year where the need for an employee's services is not permanent or management expects the position to potentially become permanent (career or career-conditional) at some time in the future.

Often used to backfill positions left vacant by employees entering Title 10 or Title 32 military orders with reemployment rights. An employee with statutory reemployment rights (USERRA) is protected for five years.

Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management's discretion with a 30-day written notice when the position and/or employee's services are no longer needed.

The potential exists for non-competitive conversion to career-conditional or career appointment within the Excepted Service under the following conditions:

• Incumbent was appointed under open, competitive procedures to the indefinite position.
• Incumbent completes at least 1 year of current continuous service under an indefinite appointment.
• Incumbent's performance under an indefinite appointment is a least "fully successful" or equivalent.
• Outplacement program requirements have been met, and
• Similarly situated employees (in the same title, pay plan, series and grade) within the organization, hired under the same appointment conversion provision, have been considered under internal competition procedures.

Employees serving a T32 Indefinite appointment are entitled to the following employee benefits:

• Accrual of annual, sick, and military leave
• Health and life insurance benefits
• Enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan, and
• Enrollment in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to reflect your abilities more accurately, or you may lose consideration for this position.

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Resume - Required
  
  * Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
  
  * A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
  
  * Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
  
  * List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
  
  * Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
  
  2. Records Review - Required
  
  * US Army, US Army Reserves, and Army National Guard members must submit an Officer Records Brief (ORB) or DA Form 2-1 with application. May be available via: https://arngg1.ngb.army.mil/v3/SelfService/CareerCenter/Home.aspx
  
  3. Appraisals/Evaluation Reports - Optional
  
  4. NGB Form 62E, Application for Federal Recognition as an Army National Guard Officer and Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army in the Army National Guard of the United States.
  
  Officers not assigned to the WY Army National Guard must submit this document with application.
  
  * Complete pages 1-3 in their entirety. Page 4, Applicant Signature; Full signature and date is needed. Do not proceed further on form.
  
  * Form may be obtained here: https://www.ngbpmc.ng.mil/Portals/27/forms/ngb%20forms/ngb62E.pdf?ver=2018-10-03-123615-950
  
  5.College Transcripts - Optional
  
  6. Cover Letter - Optional
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12362968
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  
  You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  
  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  Arla Tibbs
  
  Phone
  
  (307) 772-5096
  
  Email
  
  arla.l.tibbs.civ@army.mil
  
  Address
  
  WY Construction and Facilities Management Office
  
  5410 Bishop Blvd
  
  Cheyenne, WY 82009
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume - Required

* Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached

* A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy

* Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.

* List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.

* Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.

2. Records Review - Required

* US Army, US Army Reserves, and Army National Guard members must submit an Officer Records Brief (ORB) or DA Form 2-1 with application. May be available via: https://arngg1.ngb.army.mil/v3/SelfService/CareerCenter/Home.aspx

3. Appraisals/Evaluation Reports - Optional

4. NGB Form 62E, Application for Federal Recognition as an Army National Guard Officer and Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army in the Army National Guard of the United States.

Officers not assigned to the WY Army National Guard must submit this document with application.

* Complete pages 1-3 in their entirety. Page 4, Applicant Signature; Full signature and date is needed. Do not proceed further on form.

* Form may be obtained here: https://www.ngbpmc.ng.mil/Portals/27/forms/ngb%20forms/ngb62E.pdf?ver=2018-10-03-123615-950

5.College Transcripts - Optional

6. Cover Letter - Optional


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12362968

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/

Agency contact information



Arla Tibbs

Phone

(307) 772-5096

Email

arla.l.tibbs.civ@army.mil

Address

WY Construction and Facilities Management Office

5410 Bishop Blvd

Cheyenne, WY 82009

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request