Facility Operations Specialist (Project Manager)

Description:

"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more.

Requirements:

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit.

Specialized Experience:

NOTE: If you are using education in place of specialized experience, please read the Education section of this announcement. Only certain Major Studies will be accepted. You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

For the GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the federal service implementing corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations and policies in the development and support of projects; and assisting in negotiating and integrating all functions (i.e., planning, design, cost-engineering, construction, property, contracting etc.), sponsor/customer needs in support of assigned project into a comprehensive construction document including drawings, specs, and statement of work.
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Completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position. Directly related degrees: Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Arts, or Property Management.
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Combination of specialized experience and related graduate education. Only graduate education beyond the first 18 semester hours will be combined with the specialized experience.

For the GS-11: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the federal service implementing corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations and policies in the development and support of projects; and assisting in negotiating and integrating all functions (i.e., planning, design, cost-engineering, construction, property, contracting etc.), sponsor/customer needs in support of assigned project into a comprehensive construction document including drawings, specs, and statement of work -AND- controls and manages project milestones and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations. Also analyzes and recommends ways to improve project effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity; allocates project funds to construction work activities, consistent with progress attained.
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Completed a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, or possess three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. Directly related degrees: Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Arts, or Property Management.
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Combination of specialized experience and related graduate education. Only graduate hours in excess of two years (36 hours), is creditable towards meeting this requirement.

For the GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service implementing corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations and policies in the development and support of projects; and assisting in negotiating and integrating all functions (i.e., planning, design, cost-engineering, construction, property, contracting etc.), sponsor/customer needs in support of assigned project into a comprehensive construction document including drawings, specs, and statement of work. -AND- controls and manages project milestones and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations. Also analyzes and recommends ways to improve project effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity; allocates project funds to construction work activities, consistent with progress attained. -AND- Monitors constructions to ensure that schedules and quality control is maintained. Ensures all work is performed in accordance with all applicable safety regulations and building codes. Manages projects funds for acquiring construction supplies and services that fall within the purchase threshold.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.

Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade ( examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Department of Homeland Security, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Physical Demands:
In addition to work required in the office, the work requires considerable physical activity while completing venue construction activities. This work requires considerable walking, standing, bending, sitting, or crouching in position that may be tiring or uncomfortable. Also works on ladders and scaffolds, which require the incumbent to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Continually handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds.

Work Environment:
In addition to the work and duties that involve regular and recurring work on construction sites, work may be performed in an office setting. Construction site work requires use of appropriate protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses and shoes, ear protection, hard hats, and observance of appropriate safety precautions.