INTERDISCIPLINARY ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

About the role

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees. Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees.

Area 3 - All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard Area 4 - All current and former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility. Area 5 - All U.S. Citizens. PDCN: T5904800 Selecting Supervisor: Jedediah Purcell

What you will do

• Responsible for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, and operating of real property facilities, and provides related management, engineering, and other support work.
• Specifically, this includes (a) acquisition, accountability, and disposal of real estate; (b) planning and programming of total requirements for the maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities including financial management of facility programs; (c) provision of basic utility services; (d) maintenance and repair of structures and associated equipment; (e) furnishing snow removal, pest control, fire prevention, and engineering services activities.
• Exercises authority in planning, directing, controlling and coordinating architectural or engineering activities.
• Directs total operations through subordinate civilian supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.
• Plans, schedules and assigns work; establishes and monitors internal controls; and ensures uniform application of regulations, policies, directives, and professional engineering practices.
• Considers a variety of elements in determining funds available, contour of land, soil condition, weather and its effect upon building material, new engineering concepts, USAF Guides, etc. Utilizes program and planning documents in determining real property facility requirements for programmed units and activities within the installation.
• Accomplishes long and short-range planning for replacement of facilities or equipment including contingency operations for potential war or domestic emergency conditions.
• Oversees development and time phasing of operations and maintenance of real property facility and construction programs to ensure assimilation into the overall installation program.
• Responsible for implementation of the "total programming" concept for maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities.
• Represents the Base Architect/Engineer at meetings and conferences with HQ ANG and intermediate command staff, Commanders and staff representatives of tenant organizations, Division and District Engineer representatives of the Corps of Engineers and Naval Facilities Engineering Command, metropolitan airports commission staff; FAA, Veterans Administration, highway department representatives; Federal, states, and city Environmental Protection Agency representatives.
• Coordinates on plans, exchanges information, recommends policy or procedures and keeps apprised of new architecture and engineering developments.
• Makes decisions in line with prior ANG Base policy and planning, such as priority of new construction, acceptance of completed work, facility disposal, real estate acquisition, utilization, or disposal actions.
• Determines operational trends and forecasts requirements.
• Determines and coordinates acquisition and use of money, manpower, equipment and material.
• Plans required organizational structures to establish the essential functional elements necessary to carry out architectural/engineering responsibilities most effectively and economically.
• Coordinates with ANG Civil Engineer Directorate and Engineering Divisions, selected civilian engineer and/or the Navy Facilities Engineering/Corps of Engineers (COE) offices on higher echelon-approved projects under the Military Construction Program and Real Property Maintenance Programs and requirements pertinent thereto.
• Provides technical instructions and information on architectural, engineering and other technical requirements and assigns phases of projects to subordinate architects, engineers, engineering technicians, and draftsmen.
• Reviews work accomplishment during progress and, upon completion directs changes to achieve technically accurate and adequate layout and design computations, specifications, and estimates.
• Directs and reviews establishment and maintenance of record drawings, related files, compilation of data for annual budgets and revisions thereto and project capitalization.
• Establishes technical engineering and architectural processes, criteria, and functions.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of engineering and architectural drawings, specifications and independent cost estimates for the construction, modification and maintenance of a wide variety of military buildings, structures, pavements, grounds, and utilities systems.
• Reviews architectural drawings, sketches, and specifications for technical adequacy, constructability, maintainability, operability, and interpretation in terms of requirements for manpower, supplies, and equipment.
• Through subordinate supervisors, directs approximately twenty-five or more civilian and military employees engaged in readiness, Crash-Fire-Rescue engineering design, explosive ordnance disposal engineering, and operational facility maintenance duties and is responsible for providing training and facilities for the OJT and proficiency training of approximately 100 drill status officers and airmen.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application/resume will be made to determine your Area of Consideration (AOC) and to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum job requirements. Your initial rating will be based on your responses to the questionnaire in this document.

This process measures the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Your final rating will be based on our evaluation of your responses, as verified through a review of your resume and other supporting documents.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and rating.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision~

Documents you must provide

• To determine your qualifications for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
• This is accomplished by submitting the application.
• There is nothing that needs to be attached to this application to meet this requirement.
• Transcripts, if applicable 5.
• DD-214/NGB 22 (if claiming former AKNG member) 6.
• A copy of your DD Form 214, if applicable.
• SF-15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference), if applicable.
• Any additional documentation you wish to submit for consideration.
• Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process.
• We recommend using the resume building within USAJOBS.
• Please log into USAJOBS, go to your "Documents", make sure you're in the "Resumes" section and select the "Upload or build resume" button, then click on "Build resume".
• Resume Experience Requirements Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification.
• The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.
• Length of time is not of itself qualifying.
• Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed.
• Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
• DoW Priority Placement Program (PPP) The DoW Priority Placement Program (PPP) is a program that gives displaced civilian employees and eligible military spouses priority consideration to vacant positions.
• Applicants who meet one of the DoW Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference.
• (Below each category are the required documents that must be attached for the preference to be considered) - DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. - DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. - DoW Retained Grade Employees Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1) SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade) - Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4) Sponsor's PCS Orders Proof of Military member's current active duty status Marriage Certificate

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.

Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.

Additional information

- If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50.

You may submit your most recent performance appraisal. - NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019. - If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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. - Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): Entitled to 1.49% COLA in addition to base salary, subject to change. - Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

(Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account). - Veterans' Preference: a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service.

In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation.

You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility.

Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2.

A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3.

You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.

NOTE: Prior to appointment, an agency will require the service member to provide a copy of the DD-214. - Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period with veteran preference, or a 2-year trial period with no veteran preference, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.