DEPUTY STATE CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Title 32) in Hartford, Connecticut

Summary THIS IS A TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS POSITION DUTY LOCATION: Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO), Hartford, Connecticut AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All currently employed full-time permanent and indefinite personnel of the Connecticut Army National Guard. Area 2: All currently employed full-time temporary technician personnel and all current traditional members of the Connecticut Army National Guard. Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the deputy (full assistant/alter ego) to the State Construction and Facilities Management Officer. This position is authorized to make technical and executive decisions for the State Construction and Facilities Management Officer in all areas of functional responsibility. Manages the day-to-day base support and long-term construction/maintenance requirements for the Army National Guard of the State. Acquires, engineers, constructs, maintains, modifies, repairs, leases, and disposes of real property including land, readiness centers, training centers, surface and air maintenance facilities and other logistics structures, to include associated roads, parking lots, and utility systems, including those involving agreements with other components and services. An associated mission involves responsibility for an active environmental compliance and cultural resources management program. The incumbent is the key management official directly responsible for development, implementation, management, and direction of the statewide ARNG Real Property, Construction, Facilities Management, and Environmental programs through a full-time, part-time, and volunteer work force. These complex multi-million-dollar programs support, serve, and/or otherwise impact the entire Military Department of the State. Participates fully with the J4 and Chief of Joint Staff to formulate goals, policies, and objectives for the state. Monitors the implementation of an internal control system to affect a sound system of accountability. Presents, to the J4 and Chief of Joint Staff, recommendations for new organizational structures and management methods. Presents to The Adjutant General recommendations and priorities for Military Construction (MILCON) and other capital investment projects. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Army National Guard. The major duties include, but are not limited to: With the State Construction and Facilities Management Officer, 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. 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. 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. Personally and/or through subordinate supervisors, performs or directs performance of the following programs/activities: Architectural & Engineering Activities; Military Construction Program; Operations and Maintenance Facilities Program; Environmental Program; and Other Program/Project Activities. Appraises the utilization of resources, including manpower and funding, in accomplishing state/installation objectives and goals while complying with applicable laws and regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 36 months of specialized experience in the following: 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and standard practices of management. Knowledgeable of the techniques of organization, direction, coordination and control. Ability to formulate and execute long range plans and programs. COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: All applications will be considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/MOS. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection. The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training. MILITARY GRADE (Prior to Application): Officer: O3 through O5 UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: Any unit within state SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Training at the National Guard Professional Education Center (NGPEC) is a mandatory condition of employment, subject to availability of resources. NGB prescribed courses at NGPEC must be completed within 6 months of assignment to this position. Failure to complete course(s) may result in reassignment or termination of full-time employment unless extenuating circumstances preclude course attendance. Education No substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional Information Primary Change of Station (PCS) relocation expenses will NOT be paid. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O.14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Under 32 U.S.C. 709, Veterans Preference does NOT apply. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). MILITARY INCENTIVES – BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (incentives). In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your serving incentive manager (CTARNG-G1 or CTANG-Retention Office) prior to accepting an offer for the position. For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program, the following termination rule applies: Incentive Termination without Recoupment: If you accept a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent position where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment as long as you have served at least 6 months of the bonus contract following receipt of the initial bonus payment.