JOB SUMMARY:
The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations.
This vacancy announcement is recruiting for a permanent Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist, GS-1640-11 located at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, located in Kinderhook, New York.
WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be considered from those who are: Current Federal employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment; former Federal civilian employee who served on a career or career conditional appointment with reinstatement eligibility; VEOA eligibles (i.e., veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after completing approximately 3 or more years of continuous active service); CTAP/ICTAP eligibles; or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special authorities.
Information on eligibility for special hiring authorities is available through the OPM Federal Hiring Flexibilities Resource Center web site at: http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/FLX05020.asp.
The duty station of the position is at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, located in Kinderhook, NY a Hudson Valley farming community located 25 miles south of Albany, NY, 150 miles north of New York City and 150 miles west of Boston, MA. Martin Van Buren NHS has no housing facilities and housing costs in and around Kinderhook are moderate to high. Summers may be hot and muggy and winters are cold and occasionally severe. Cost of living is slightly above average. The local villages of Kinderhook and Valatie contain all the amenities typical of a small community - shops, libraries, restaurants and grocery stores. The City of Hudson, NY just 10 miles south features major stores and a hospital. The Albany, NY Capital District also provides all the attractions one would expect to find in any large urban area including hospitals, shopping malls, restaurants, entertainment, sporting events, concerts and educational institutions. In addition, outdoor recreation and cultural attractions are close by to the east in Berkshire County, Massachusetts and Catskill State Park to the west.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- US Citizenship is Required
- You must complete a background investigation if not already completed
- A valid State Drivers License is required
- Must wear NPS uniform in conformance with Agency policies
- Subject to supervisory probationary period if not already completed
- Occasional travel may be required
DUTIES:Back to top
Serves as the Facility Manager at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (MAVA) in Kinderhook, New York. The incumbent serves as a member of the park management team to develop and implement stewardship and management strategies at MAVA. Overall supervision is provided by the Chief of Resources Management at Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Site (ROVA) 45 miles distant. Day to day supervision is by the MAVA Site Manager. Works proactively with supervisor to identify opportunities for collaborative projects between MAVA and ROVA. Actively involved in decisions affecting overall MAVA park management policy and operation and contributes to the development and implementation of park management documents. Monitors and evaluates MAVA maintenance programs affecting park operations to ensure compliance with, and application of, approved management direction. Represents the park in public contacts, negotiates and collaborates with representatives of the service, federal, state and local agencies, historic organizations, universities and private individuals interested in the park and the service. The Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist takes actions and makes commitments as deemed to be in the interest of the park and the National Park Service and within the authority delegated by the park superintendent.
Provides and provides leadership in preservation, rehabilitation and stewardship of historic and non-historic structures, cultural landscapes, roads and trails. Performs and maintains asset inventories and condition assessments for the purpose of developing a deferred maintenance program s for annual and multi-year plans. Determines asset priority index, deferred maintenance costs, current replacement values and facility condition indices. Utilizes Facility Management Software System (FMSS) to track the total cost of ownership (TCO). May be assigned roles in the Financial Business Management System (FBMS). Plans, schedules and directs work to operate facilitates and assets at their most effective level. Implements work controls and tracking of work to evaluate the conditions of assets for accountability of expended funds. Annually reviews and adjusts work plans/schedules to address indentified deficiencies and operational needs.
This individual is responsible for development and implementation of projects and development of alternatives for facility modifications when infrastructure capabilities cannot support mission requirements. Coordinates project scope, goals and objectives; facilitates planning and design processes; develops spending plan and budget protocols; manages construction process ensuring all project documentation is completed and archived.
Responsible for comprehensive safety and training program of the Maintenance Division at MAVA to eliminate at risk behaviors and environments and enforce regulatory policies and mandates. Implements programs such as medical monitoring, respiratory protection, hearing conservation and blood lead monitoring. Maintains health and safety records for all employees supervised. Oversees the process for reporting loss time incidents to determine trends and root cause. Initiates periodic inspections and corrective measures for violations for OSHA standards.
Responsible for the development and management of the maintenance division budget utilizing the NPS financial management programs. Directly supervises a Maintenance Mechanic Leader WL-4749-09, and indirectly a Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-09, Maintenance Worker WG-4749-07, Maintenance Worker WG-4749-05, and seasonal Laborers WG-3502-03. Identifies program and operational deficiencies for development of a comprehensive operating financial System (OFS) Submittal. Develops annual and multi-year programs to augment park base funds in the effective management of facilities and equipment. Applies for supplemental funding in fund sources such as cyclic maintenance, repair-rehabilitation, fee demonstration, line item construction Federal Land and Highway Program and cultural cyclic. Ensures an accountable process to analyze operational accounts, manage reimbursable accounts, and reconcile property inventory. Responsible for fire and intrusion alarm systems and remote monitoring of HVAC system.
The incumbent is a primary interface with the park partner Roxbury Farm, a community-supported agriculture organization operating on NPS lands through easement, permits, or other means.
Responsible for implementing Environmental Management System (EMS) for complying with federal environmental regulations. Responsible for management of hazardous waste operations and environmental disposal liability sites and issues.
Exercises the full range of supervisory duties at least 25% of the time.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top
Applicant must have one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal sevice OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. (Please make sure to submit a current SF-50)
Examples of the specialized experience include, but are not limited to:
- Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs.
- Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans.
- Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project.
Substitutions for the Required Specialized Experience: You may also be able to meet the Specialized Experience requirements based on your education OR a combination of education and specialized experience as described in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPMs web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Additional information on qualifying for Federal Jobs can be found at: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/QualificationRequirements#icc
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify, you must document your education in your resume. In addition, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. We cannot determine eligibility without this information. (A copy of your official transcripts may be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met, and all application materials received by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPMs web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
If qualifying based on education, you must submit a transcript.
Time in Grade: All applicable tenure and time in grade requirements must be met by the close of the announcement. Federal employees applying under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures must submit copies of their SF-50 Forms (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting tenure and type of appointment or you will not be considered. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.
CTAP/ICTAP: Qualified individuals applying based on special priority consideration rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be considered well-qualified for this purpose, you must clearly meet all qualification requirements specified for this position including any selective factors identified, and must also clearly meet the fully satisfactory or equivalent level for each of the rating factors (job elements) required for this position. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible for this position and submit all the required documentation to support your eligibility under 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent Performance Rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR VETERANS: In order to receive consideration under special hiring authorities based on military service you must submit all the supporting documentation required (DD-214, SF-15, VA letter, etc. as applicable to your situation) to verify your eligibility and/or status. Additional information explaining what documentation is needed can be found at OPMs VetGuide website at: http://www.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply under this announcement. A review will then be conducted of your responses and application materials to determine if you are qualified for this job. Finally, a review and comparison of the information in your resume and supporting documentation will be made to your responses in the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position.
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 more accurately reflect your abilities.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies (FACTORS) in the following areas:
- Knowledge of Asset Management Systems
- Knowledge of Project Scoping and Cost Estimating
- Knowledge of Project Preparation and Submission Process
- Knowledge of Facility Management Operations
For Competitive Merit Promotion Applicants: Select Occupational Specialty Code 001, if you meet the qualification requirements, Merit Promotion applicants and the Best Qualified applicants, as determined by the cut off score, will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
For Applicants Eligible for Non-Competitive Hiring under Special Authorities: Select Occupational Specialty Code 002, to apply for non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible under such authorities such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. You must indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking in your application, provide the required documentation necessary to verify your status and eligibility, and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.You must meet the qualification requirements.
Country: USA,
State: New York,
City: Kinderhook,
Company: National Park Service.
