ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (Title 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (Title 32), Position Description Number D1551000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

What you will do

• As an ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (Title 32), GS-0808-12, you will perform planning development necessary to accomplish architecture and engineering functions for programs essential to state Air National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions.
• Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Perform acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of real property facilities.
• Provide management, engineering, and other support work related to facility operations.
• Furnish snow removal, pest control, fire prevention, and engineering services activities.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of engineering and architectural drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Review architectural drawings, sketches, and specifications for adequacy, constructability, and compliance.
• Exercise authority in planning, directing, and coordinating architectural and engineering activities.
• Apply engineering concepts and technical calculations to resolve problems in civil, mechanical, electrical, or general engineering.
• Utilize program and planning documents in determining facility requirements.
• Participate as a technical consultant in conferences with Architectural-Engineering firms.
• Provide technical instructions and information on engineering requirements to subordinate personnel.
• Analyze operational trends and forecast facility and engineering requirements.
• Resolve complex design and construction problems in coordination with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Identify and discuss problems as well as corrective actions with leadership and staff.
• Develop engineered solutions to technical problems beyond the ability of subordinates.
• Reprogram activities to meet changes in mission and objectives.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work for engineering projects and facility programs.
• Oversee development and time phasing of maintenance and construction programs.
• Coordinate acquisition and use of money, manpower, equipment, and material for projects.
• Direct establishment and maintenance of record drawings, project files, and budget data.
• Develop and maintain effective staff relationships with base and tenant organizations.

Requirements

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview.
• If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement.
• This is required prior to the effective date of placement.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership,please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisor probationary period.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• PCS expenses may be authorized.
• This position requires and is contingent upon maintaining current registration/licensure as a professional architect by a State registration board.
• Failure to obtain or maintain registration may result in removal from the position.
• May be a commissioning opportunity.
• Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria for commissioning in the Air National Guard (ANG) at the time of appointment.

Education

You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): General Engineering Problem Solving Project Management Technical Competence

Documents you must provide

• Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position.
• Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number.
• It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.
• Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 NGIL Form 73 Official Transcript (Copy) - Required if using for substitution of experience. *** *NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.
• Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation.
• Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.
• Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

What to expect next

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.

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 (***).

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