This position is for a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TEMP) (TITLE 32), PD D1269000 and is part of JFHQ-G9/CFMO located in Draper, UT, with the Utah National Guard. Priority will be given to current military members of the Utah Army National Guard. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is CPT Ryan Jessop. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TEMP) (TITLE 32), GS-1640-11, you will: Administers, coordinates, and verifies design work performed by Architect/Engineer firms often exceeding one million dollars and one year in duration per project. Prepares design scopes of work that reference National Guard Bureau (NGB) design criteria and establishes standards for project design.
Selects, or recommends selection of, Architect/Engineer firms for award of design contracts. Manages and schedules design development and obtains Federal/State approval at each design stage, normally conceptual, preliminary, final, and bid final. Chairs and coordinates meetings between facility users and design team and ensures that work stays within (NGB) design and space criteria for economical utilization of facilities and equipment.
Reviews, accepts or amends work by Architect/Engineer firms and rejects work not meeting established standards. Reviews payment requests for accuracy, verifies work billed, and recommends payment. Requests construction funding. Manages bidding process, in coordination with the Contracting Officer, and recommends award of construction contracts.
Administers, coordinates and verifies construction work performed by contractors often exceeding five million dollars in cost and one year in duration per project. Conducts regular construction progress meetings and resolves differences between design team, contractors, and facility users. Resolves disputes over plans and specifications and administers change orders. Conducts substantial and final completion inspections and verifies expenditure of appropriated funds.
Coordinates initial start up of, and movement of, users into new facility. Resolves disputes and assigns repair work to contractor and maintenance personnel that arise during the warranty period. Manages and verifies work performed during the warranty period. Conducts end of warranty inspection. Serves as the senior technical employee overseeing one or more employees performing technical work within the Design and Project Management Branch.
Assists the branch chief in preparing performance standards; gives advises in appraising work; and makes suggestions in maintaining an effective position management program by reviewing position descriptions to ensure positions are operating as intended and that duties and responsibilities are adequately reflected. Supports and promotes Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Upward Mobility, and other special emphasis personnel programs.
Provides guidance on the development of building environmental, energy, security, and communication systems both for programmed new construction and for retrofit of existing buildings. Prepares initial plans and specifications for alterations/repairs. Investigates construction requests to determine propriety. Determines the initial scope of minor and recurring construction projects through coordination and consultation with using agencies.
Identifies and/or recommends appropriate funding sources. Reviews and processes programming documents to include project booklets, initial cost estimates for construction, maintenance, or repair of facilities. Reviews historical maintenance data and writes reports to explain technical difficulties in upgrading facilities and recommends useable solutions to meet mission requirements.
Assists facility managers in determining safe, effective, and economical use and operation of ARNG facilities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Substitution of Education for General Experience: Technical school may be credited as general experience in accordance with the following criteria: Full-time resident study in a technical institute above the high school or trade school level on a month-for-month basis. Completion of a full 4-year curriculum in a technical or vocational high school for up to 6 months of general experience.
Completion of a resident trade school course of at least 1 year in the manufacture, repair, or maintenance of equipment for up to 1 year of general experience. *You must provide technical school degree/certificate to support your Educational claims
shaun.b.harris.civ@army.mil · 801-432-4315
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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