Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5710000 and is part of the IL CFMO, National Guard. Responsibilities As a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), GS-1640-09, you will: Provide input for the planning and developing of long-term real property acquisition, development, and construction projects. Coordinate with a variety of agencies, both internal and external, on issues pertinent to planning for ARNG installations and facility management. Recommend appropriate funding sources and submits proposed projects to appropriate authority for final approval and funding authorization. Serve as close liaison with senior commanders and directorates, state and local government authorities, Corps of Engineers and the National Guard Bureau. Support the installation management program by assisting the Master Planner. Assist the Realty Officer in the management of real property, in the acquisition, management, and termination of real property interests. Confer with design/utilities personnel and firms in utility studies to determine status of utility systems and land use to ascertain future development. Ensure work is in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws and ARNG policies, procedures, and guidelines. Maintenance of real property accountability, inventory of facilities and other real property inventories, and validation of real property quantities. Assist in the preparation and submission of annual reports related to facility operations. Develop project scope, prepare project estimates, draft economic analyzes, and draft programming documents. Prepare staff analyzes, cost estimates, decision briefings, and other presentations on new technologies. Research energy providers, new energy systems and technology with regards to ARNG Energy programs Research, draft, maintain, and coordinate with the state's construction and facility program documents. Receive, verify, and coordinate approval of all ARNG initial requests for construction and maintenance/repair projects. Research the economic impact of energy laws, policies, new technology/equipment, and advises staff of impacts. Develop, coordinate, program, and budget for construction, maintenance and repair projects for ARNG facilities. Research and prepare staff analysis on new computer hardware/software, peripherals, network telecommunications systems, construction materials, techniques, building components, energy conservation techniques, and physical security systems. **This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.** Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of Specialized Experience include, but are not limited to: providing input for the planning and development of long-term real property acquisition, development, and construction projects for the state; coordinate with various agencies, both internal and external, on issues pertinent to planning for ARNG installations and facility management; research, draft, maintain, and coordinate the state's Military Construction and Facility Program documents; recommend location and sitting of facilities, identify and/or recommend appropriate funding sources; research the economic impact of energy laws, policies, new technology/equipment, and advise staff of impacts; assist the Realty Officer in the management of real property; and ensure work is in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws and ARNG policies, procedures, and guidelines. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration, or equivalent graduate degree (LL.B. or J.D.), if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: You may meet the qualifications requirement for this position by combining your specialized experience and appropriate graduate level education according to the following formula: (a) your total months of full-time specialized experience as a percentage of a 12-month total; PLUS (b) your total number of qualifying graduate semester or quarter hours as a percentage of one year of graduate study. The total of the two percentages must equal at least 100 percent. In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service. 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. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, then you must possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration, or equivalent graduate degree (LL.B. or J.D.), if related. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet the qualifications requirement for this position by combining your specialized experience and appropriate graduate level education according to the following formula: (a) your total months of full-time specialized experience as a percentage of a 12-month total; PLUS (b) your total number of qualifying graduate semester or quarter hours as a percentage of one year of graduate study. The total of the two percentages must equal at least 100 percent. PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html 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. 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume.