About this role
Job SummaryThe primary purpose of this position is to program, manage, schedule and direct the operations, maintenance and repair, rehabilitation, and improvements for Facilities Management, Crow Service Unit, Billings Area Office Indian Health Services. Facilities will include the Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital, Pryor and Lodge Grass Clinics, and government quarters located at Crow Agency and Lodge Grass, MT A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. Minimum Qualifications - GS-13: General Experience: Experience that provided a knowledge of the practices and procedures related to property management, maintenance, materials requirements, and building operation and repair. This experience may have been gained in work such as budget or report preparation, maintenance of property and financial records, or trades or crafts work requiring technical knowledge or judgment. and Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Examples: performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs. 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. Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project. Supervisory Qualification Guide: Candidates should possess proficiency or the potential to develop proficiency on these competencies prior into a supervisory position: - Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. - Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. - Decisiveness - Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. - Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. - Integrity/Honesty - Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics. - Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. - Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. - Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. - Resilience - Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. - Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Major DutiesPlan and schedule ongoing production-oriented work on a quarterly and annual basis or direct assignments of similar duration; adjust staffing levels or work procedures; justify the purchase of new equipment; improve work methods and procedures; oversee the development of technical data, estimates, statistics, suggestions; decide methodologies used in achieving work goals and objectives. Analyze benefits and costs of accomplishing work in-house versus contracting; recommend whether to contract. Provide technical requirements and descriptions of the work to be accomplished. Plan and establish the work schedules, deadlines, and standards for acceptable work, coordinate and integrate contractor work schedules and processes with work of subordinates or others. Track progress and qualify of performance; arrange for subordinates to conduct any require inspections. Decide on acceptability, rejection or correction of work products or services and similar matters which may affect payment to a contractor. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluate work performance of subordinates. Oversee the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) program for the service unit. Received, investigates and verifies installation maintenance requests to determine propriety and approves all requests for maintenance and repair. Develops, provides guidance, and manages real property operations in service unit department facilities. Oversees the development of maintenance methods, standards and techniques. Develops and implements and oversees the management of preventative maintenance programs to ensure life expectancy of operational facilities.RequirementsSelectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.