Building Management Specialist (090223)

Job Description

The

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

(DMVA),

Division of the Alaska Army National Guard

(ARNG), is recruiting for a

Building Maintenance Specialist

.

This position is in the

General Government (GGU)

bargaining unit at a range 19.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

Definition FAQ

to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing

:

As the new Building Maintenance Specialist, you will work both independently by managing construction and maintenance projects for State of Alaska and Federal Government facilities. This role is pivotal to the ARNG, you will be evaluating building conditions, preparing cost estimates, securing funding, developing bid documents and scopes of work, managing contracts, overseeing project progress through inspections, and approving contractor invoices. The role requires knowledge of building design, construction, procurement, and project management.

Our Mission and Culture:

Our mission is to provide, maintain and operate safe, secure, high-quality facilities, training areas and ranges for the Alaska Army National Guard on a cost-effective basis which meet or exceed unit mission requirements, environmental compliance standards and energy efficiencies.

Our culture is to work well as a team to meet and exceed organizational objectives.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

By joining our team, you will play an essential role in supporting the critical mission of the Army National Guard (ARNG) while building a rewarding career with opportunities for skill development and professional growth. We value individuals who work well as part of a team, are receptive to guidance, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Our work involves partnering with multiple divisions, so success in this role requires a strong team player who can communicate effectively, follow direction, and contribute with an appropriate level of supervision.

In addition to meaningful work, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal well-being. Benefits include paid leave accrual, multiple retirement plan options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, ensuring you are well-supported while serving your community.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

ARNG is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to an on-site café and no-cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Who We Are Looking For:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

Contracting/Procurement:

Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.

Cost Estimation and Analysis:

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods used to determine, estimate, and analyze costs, including determining life cycle costs, application of cost models, and evaluation of cost realism.

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

To learn more about Alaska Army National Guard, please visit:

AK Army National Guard

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

*NOTE *     SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS     * NOTE*

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the State's control.

Special Note

:

In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Building and Construction:

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.

Facilities: Knowledge of the physical, engineering, and experimental equipment and operational characteristics of facilities, and safety and equipment development designed to support activities.

Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

Safety Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes.

equivalent to those typically gained by:

Education or training in engineering, architecture, business administration, or a closely related field and/or progressively responsible experience in facilities construction, operation, maintenance or repair; building management, structural engineering, architecture, or licensed general contracting.

Professional experience may include work as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Special Note:

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. This includes ensuring the PD is in OPD and within recency standards for recruitment.

“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and

long duration

(such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Typicall