Facility Design and Project Management Specialist

Who may apply

Limited to the following applicant groups:

  • National Guard and reserves
  • Federal employees - Competitive service
  • Federal employees - Excepted service
Latham, New York
Full-time Security Clearance: Secret
Application Deadline:
2026-09-04
Posted:
2026-08-05

About 2 weeks left

Salary: $92,344 – $120,050 per year (GS-12)

Salary context

Based on 54 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.

Job Details

Position Overview

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FACILITY DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5209P01 and is part of the FACILITY ENGINEERS, National Guard.

This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy due to internal merit promotion.

There are two positions available.

Duties

As a FACILITY DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (GS-1601-12), you will manage, program, and execute ARNG major/minor construction and renovation projects in a geographically separated area. This requires the ability to execute construction projects, on time and within budget, which directly affects the state's success in meeting ARNG mission and the Adjutant General's goals. In addition, this position is responsible for conducting Architect and Engineer (A&E) firm selection boards, preparing and presenting briefings, and implementing the ARNG energy program for new construction. Oversees the project management of all construction and renovation projects. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and assumes the duties of the CFMO as needed. Supervises the work of the function.

Qualifications & Requirements

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have one year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade that provided experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems. Administers, coordinates, and verifies design work and projects performed by A&E firms, characterized by large funding costs and long duration times. Requests construction funding. Prepares design scopes of work that reference NGB design criteria and establishes standards for project design.

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program retained grade category are eligible to apply with this preference.

Education

Education requirements - Not applicable for this position

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • 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.
  • For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
  • The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Contract Management/Support, Facilities Operations Management, and Program/Project Management

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Detailed resume to include employer, job title with to and from dates (to include month/year), duties, responsibilities, and experience gained in each position held. Resumes cannot be more than two pages in length. If the resume provided is longer than two pages, it will not move forward in the qualification process. The resume provided must have relevant experience pertaining to the position in which you are applying to. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade..
If your resume does not meet the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position.


2. Must provide one of the following documents showing proof of membership with the NYNG:
Title 5 and Title 32 Technicians must have SF 50
M-DAY/DSG must have proof of Enlistment, NGB 22 or NGB 22A, or DD214 for Former/Retired NYNG members, Active Guard Reserves (AGR) must provide current orders.

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program retained grade preference must submit the following documentation:

1. Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)
2. SF-50 affecting the placement in retained grade status, and;
3. A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13024912

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.