What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Management Specialist (090216) position at State of Alaska?
Job Description
- The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Army National Guard Facilities is recruiting for aBuilding 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.RECRUITMENT EXTENDED TO GATHER A LARGER APPLICANT POOL:
This recruitment's post has been extended, it will close on February 10th at 5pm If you have already applied, there is no need to reapply.
What You Will Be Doing:
We are looking for a team member who can work independently with very little supervision and understands building design and construction processes along with standard procurement processes. As part of our team, you will perform contracting and project management tasks for State of Alaska and Federal Government facilities. As a Building Management Specialist you will be responsible for evaluating field conditions, making recommendations and courses of action, preparing cost estimates, requesting funding, preparing bid documents, writing scopes of work and authorizing contract awards.
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.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
This position is part of the Building Management Team within the Division of the Alaska National Guard. This position allows for flexible alternate work week schedules, paid time off, and training for career advancement and development. We promote a high-quality work center with a focus on developing individuals' interest and fostering a strong team atmosphere.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Our location offers ample parking, a secure building, paved trails for break-time walking or jogging, an on-site no-cost fitness center, as well as a coffee bar and eatery. JBER is the prime work location for state employment, providing an excellent setting for professional and personal development.
Join us and help make a difference while enjoying a supportive and enriching work environment!
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
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 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 will 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 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access is not within the State's control.
Special Note: n 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.
“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Additional Required Information
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Required documents due at the time of interview:- Last three (3) performance evaluations or three (3) professional letters of recommendation, if evaluations are not available.
- Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and one former supervisor).
- Only include transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.
- Valid Alaska Driver’s License.
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.
Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting
Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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Contact Information: For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Greg Walker
Building Maintenance Superintendent
Phone: 907-428-7693
Greg.walker@alaska.gov
