Operations and Maintenance Manager

Duties

• Responsible for the planning, programming, coordination, and administration of the activities of the O and M Division.
• Directs civil engineering activities, construction, maintenance, land management, and equipment operation activities.
• Coordinates with contractors and other DPW organizations on problems related to scheduling of construction, maintenance, repair, and other activities.
• Makes final decisions regarding engineering and technical matter; resolves disputes or discrepancies between subordinate staff.
• Plans and distributes work, sets priorities, and controls work accomplishment.
• Develops and executes the DPW Annual Work Plan.
• Responsible for planning, programming, and execution of the Utility Privatization Contracts for drinking water, wastewater, and electrical distribution.
• Serves as the primary POC for O and M Intergovernmental Support Agreements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification. Incumbent will have 12 months from hire to acquire certification.
• Position requires the incumbent to have and maintain DLA/Utilities Privatization COR training. Incumbent will have 45 days from hire to acquire certification.
• Position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a 40hr HAZWOER Certification. Incumbent will have 12 months from hire to acquire certification.
• Position requires the incumbent to have and maintain Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Erosion and Sediment Control Dual Combined Administrator Certification.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure (OGE 450) and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience:
I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes managing personnel associated with maintenance activities, repair and improvements of buildings, structures, roads, low-water crossings, airfields, grounds, surface drainage systems, erosion & sediment control compliance, management of DPW equipment, and developing and executing the Annual Work Plan.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Decision Making
• Human Resources Management
• Leadership
• Technical Competence

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) Installation Management. Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.