Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians. Area 2 - All AKNG members. PDCN: D1121P01 Selecting Supervisor: Aaron Kelsey

Duties

Serves as principal advisor to the Adjutant General, Chief of Joint Staff, and the J4 on all aspects of State ARNG construction, facilities management, environmental, and other associated programs. Utilizes knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices in managing/directing program planning, development, administration, coordination, execution, and quality control of the programs, including policy development, project management, total requirements budgeting, contracting, and financial/cost accounting. Appraises the utilization of resources, including manpower and funding, in accomplishing state/installation objectives and goals while complying with applicable laws and regulations. Maintains contacts with other agencies (EPA, OSHA, Army Corps of Engineers, and business entities), with US Senators and their staff, with US Congressional representatives and their staff, with the Governor and their staff, with program officials and corporate officers, as well as all types of personnel with NGB, Department of Army and Department of Defense, including high-ranking officials. Establishes local program policies/procedures; establishes/monitors internal program controls; and ensures uniform application/compliance with federal, state, and local law, ARNG policies, procedures and guidelines, and professional engineering and construction codes/practices. Guides are often inadequate in dealing with problems, requiring significant interpretation and seasoned judgment in modifying and extending guides, techniques, and precedents; in devising terms and conditions of acquisitions and projects; or balancing the application of the guidelines in relation to program or technical needs, business considerations, and the current economic climate. Develops long and short range plans, including the ARNG facilities Long Range 25 year Master Plans and multi-million dollar Long Range Construction Plan (LRCP), considering operational trends, forecasting requirements, and source/proportional allocation of funds, manpower, equipment, and materiel. Facilities managed cost hundreds of millions of dollars to construct. Coordinates plans to ensure the availability of facilities/funds to maintain ARNG readiness/mobility and to meet other required military and civilian user needs. Makes decisions/commitments related to technical, administrative, and program management issues, such as, contracting out or performing work in-house; prioritizing new construction and/or maintenance projects; certifying the technical acceptance of completed work; referring real estate acquisition/disposal proposals or needs; and others related to environmental issues and personnel actions. Develops/maintains effective staff working relationships with other activities, such as USPFO, Logistics, Transportation, Communications, Safety, Training, and Personnel. Provides advice, guidance, and program information to concerned staff and officials from within the NGB, ARNG, and other services; and maintains liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers, OSHA, EPA and other federal and state environmental agencies, and public officials. Works to develop and maintain effective media and community relationships. Directs program/project activities through a subordinate supervisory staff and a work force consisting of federal, state, and other full and part time employees, including a multitude of technical experts such as professional architects, engineers, engineering technicians, environmentalists, skilled craftspeople in highly diversified occupations, and persons in administrative specialties such as budgeting, contracting, data processing, real estate, and personnel. Personally and/or through subordinate supervisors, performs or directs performance of the following programs/activities: a. Architectural & Engineering Activities: Prepares in-house and/or contracted architectural and engineering (A&E) master plans, construction/maintenance project plans, and specifications and bidding documents. b. Military Construction Program: Plans, develops, coordinates, and manages the state's multi-million dollar ARNG Military Construction (MILCON) program through either state or federal contracting procedures. Identifies requirements for major construction projects, such as new armory, logistical, surface and air maintenance, administrative and training facilities. c. Operations and Maintenance Facilities Program: Plans, develops, and executes the state's ARNG facilities real property operations, maintenance, and repair program, which includes minor construction, modifications, maintenance, and repair of buildings, surfaced areas, and other ARNG structures, as well as utilities projects. d. Environmental Program: Manages and directs the execution of the highly visible and active state ARNG Environmental program.

Requirements

• Alaska Army National Guard membership is required.
• 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 probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• Bargaining Unit: Non- Bargaining
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Excepted/Officer in the Alaska Army National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, the minimum military grade is Lieutenant Colonel (LTC/O5) and the maximum military grade is Colonel (COL/O6).
• DRIVER'S LICENSE: Due to the nature of this position, you must possess a State driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain at a minimum a Secret security clearance.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• 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.
• DESIRABLES: Possesses a Government Travel Card (GTC).

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. GS-14 - Must have at least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Develops long and short range plans, including the ARNG facilities Long Range 25 year Master Plans and multi-million dollar Long Range Construction Plan (LRCP), considering operational trends, forecasting requirements, and source/proportional allocation of funds, manpower, equipment, and materiel. Utilizes knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices in managing/directing program planning, development, administration, coordination, execution, and quality control of the programs, including policy development, project management, total requirements budgeting, contracting, and financial/cost accounting. Prepares in-house and/or contracted architectural and engineering (A&E) master plans, construction/maintenance project plans, and specifications and bidding documents. Identifies requirements for major construction projects, such as new armory, logistical, surface and air maintenance, administrative and training facilities. Plans, develops, and executes real property operations, maintenance, and repair program. Assesses regulatory initiatives regarding safety, energy mandates, and environmental issues and determines what actions are necessary for compliance. 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 and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Contacts

• Address Alaska Army National Guard P.O Box 5800 JBER, AK 99505 US
• Name: Lester Nathaniel Tuazon
• Phone: 907-428-6351
• Email: [email protected]