POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
Facility Manager, CE-1640-05
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
Riverside Indian School
Anadarko, OK
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORThe Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being. In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community. To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally; to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The incumbent will be responsible for planning, implementing, supervising and coordinating the execution of an integrated sound, effective and efficient facility management program. They are held accountable for the success of facility management program. Inherent in this responsibility is monitoring and evaluating the progress of the program toward meeting goals and making adjustments in objectives, schedules and commitment of resources. Managerial work includes, but not limited to:
• Determines goals and develops plans for program
• Contributes to the determination of resource needs and allocation of resources and be accountable for their use
• Makes or recommends organizational changes that have considerable impact such as those involving basic structure, operating costs and key positions
• Considers a broad spectrum of factors when making decisions, including such matters as public relations and labor-management relations
• Coordinates program efforts with other internal activities or with the activities of other organizations
• Communicates agency policies and procedures to subordinates
• Deals with human resources management problems and issues. Assists schools with facilities management budget
development upon request
• Serves as Contracting or Grants Officer’s Representative
• Programs include operation, maintenance, repairs, improvements, and inspections and, custodial-services for various types of facilities.
The incumbent at the Level 05 will serve as Facility Manager and will be responsible for supervision of all facilities and building systems at a boarding school with more than 500 students.
Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and two years related experience equivalent to Level 4; OR Associates Degree or 60 college semester hours in related field and eight years specialized experience equivalent to Level 04; OR High School or GED diploma and ten years specialized experience equivalent to Level 04.
Bachelor’s Degree may be in any
- Engineering discipline
- Industrial technology
- Construction management
- Property management
- Business administration
-Education administration, OR
- Public administration
A minimum of 12 semester hours in business administration and/or in any technology/engineering courses related to building systems such as electrical, mechanical, civil, safety, real estate, interior and architecture design, or equivalent courses is required when Bachelor’s Degree is used as qualification. Qualifying related experience used in combination with the Bachelor Degree should be in administration, engineering, building technology or other professional level experience related to the position.
Specialized experience is typically gained in a line of work that is related to the work of the position to be filled, or in the same specific program area with which the position is concerned, or in a closely related kind of program. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (1) Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other installations, including maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs. (2) Conducting surveillance activities over construction and
maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans. (3) Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of facility management projects, directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organizations funding the project.
If the position requires operation of a motor vehicle in performance of work, a valid State Driver’s license is a prerequisite. Some positions may involve work that requires driving throughout the geographic jurisdiction of the Education Line Office, school, or dormitory to manage facility management programs and projects. If this is the requirement, a valid State Driver’s license must be maintained as a condition of employment; and failure to do so may result in removal from the position.
BIE employees occupying Title 25 positions are required to be fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2
(COVID-19). Accommodations may be possible.
Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required, glasses permitted. Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid is required. In most instances, an amputation of arm, hand, leg, or foot will not disqualify an applicant for appointment, although it may be necessary that this condition be compensated by use of satisfactory prosthesis. In addition, applicants must have mental and emotional stability.
This position requires normal physical activity with the work, field travel, and to attendance at meetings and conferences from the duty station.
SPECIAL REFERENCE:
Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.
NOTE: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:
Form BIA 4432, available at Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (PDF), Verification of Indian Preference for employment, is required for claiming Indian Preference. The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No other form will be accepted.
OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment can be located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf (will be required upon selection)
Indian Child Protection Requirement Form, must contain original signature and date (will be required upon selection). This position is covered by P.L. 101-647, Indian Children Protection Requirements, and persons convicted of crimes enumerated in the law are not eligible for the position. (2019 version) https://www.bie.edu/sites/default/files/documents/idc2-104343.pdf
Copy of Official College Transcripts can be submitted as verification of post-secondary education. (If selected, applicant must provide Official College Transcripts for final verification and pay setting.)
Form GSA 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record, available at: https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/motor-vehicle-operators-license-and-driving-record, (USE NONFILLABLE PDF VERSION). Optional during the application process; however, selectee will be required to submit as part of the pre-appointment process.
Copy of most recent SF-50, Notification of personnel Action, for current or former Federal employees to indicate prior Federal service and/or highest previous rate.
DD214 (member copy 4) for consideration of service credit for leave purposes.
Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted by them in their applications.
Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned.
This office will accept telefaxed applications.
Applications mailed using Government postage and/or envelopes are in violation of OPM and postal regulations and not be considered.
E-mailed applications/resumes will NOT be accepted.
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by 01/07/22 - 11:30 am, Central.
Bureau of Indian Education - Riverside Indian School - 101 Riverside Drive - Anadarko, OK 73005
For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: Amy Sahmaunt, Program Specialist, (405) 247-6670, Ext. 224