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Summary "The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. Responsibilities Serving as a Facilities Project Manager GS-1601-11/12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Artesia Administration Division (AAD) under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate, and located in Artesia, New Mexico. AAD is responsible for all administrative functions at Artesia to include Contract Compliance, Construction, Student Support Services, and Facility Management. Typical assignments include: Managing and controlling project milestones and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations. Analyzing and recommending ways to improve project effectiveness, efficiency and productivity. Assuring the overall planning, execution, management, control and coordination of assigned projects. As the project manager, implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations and policies in the development of the project and intermediate products in support of the project. Assisting in negotiating and integrating all FLETC functions (i.e., planning, design, cost-engineering, construction, property, contracting, etc.), sponsor/customer needs and other agencies' commitments in component's operating budget related to projects assigned. Managing plans, designs, cost-engineering, construction, and environmental restoration, etc., for engineering projects of varying scope and complexity. Appling varied and complex analysis, intensive research, evaluation, planning, coordinating, technical background in facility engineering and construction and the capability to make independent decisions. Representing AAD, serving as the FLETC's primary point-of-contact with sponsor/customer; various Federal, State and Local government agencies; and other external organizations. Keeping the sponsor/customer fully informed of project progress, issues and their resolution, and any impacts on cost. Providing status reports on projects assigned (progress, issues, and trends) to FLETC leadership. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service providing project management services for construction, facilities maintenance, and renovation projects, OR Successful completion of a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university that is directly related to the work of the position, OR Successful completion of three full years of higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph. D from an accredited college or university that is directly related to the work of the position, OR Successful completion of an LL.M., from an accredited college or university that is directly related to the work of the position, OR An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education. (Only graduate in excess of first 36 semester hours may be combined with the specialized experience). MUST provide a copy of transcripts. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service, providing project management services for significant construction and renovation projects such as planning, scoping, developing, engineering, designing, constructing, directing, analyzing, and evaluating. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps and AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.). Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Education Additional Information This position may be filled at the GS-11 or GS-12 level. If selection is made at the GS-11 level, promotion to the GS-12 level may occur without further competition. The Federal Law Enforcement Centers encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the FLETC mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness as a condition of placement in this Non-Sensitive, Moderate Risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. In addition to the work that may be performed in an office setting, the duties involve regular and recurring visits to construction sites. Such visits require use of appropriate protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses and shoes, ear protection, hard hats, and observance of appropriate safety precautions. In addition to the work performed in the office, position regularly visits construction sites, involving prolonged standing while monitoring construction operations. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement.