Military Affairs Facilities Branch Chief

Introduction

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Military Affairs Facilities Branch Chief. This position is based at the Joint Force Headquarters building, in Madison.

This position will work full-time, generally Monday through Friday. Exact schedule will be determined upon hire.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission.

Our convenient location is near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways. Our facility includes a fantastic fitness center, indoor pickleball court, and free on-site parking.

Benefits

The DMA offers flexible schedules and great life/work balance. This position is eligible for limited telework after an initial training period. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program:
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

Position Summary

The Military Affairs Facilities Management Branch Chief works within the Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG) Construction and Facility Management Office (CFMO), Facilities Management Branch. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Construction and Facility Management Officer, this position directly supervises employees throughout the state of Wisconsin and is overall responsible for the entire Facilities Management Branch.

The Facilities Management Branch is responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, routine services, maintenance, repair, grounds upkeep, and minor remodeling of approximately 280 buildings totaling approximately 1.8 million square feet of armories, 590,000 square feet of maintenance facilities, 590,000 square yards of civilian vehicle parking and roads, and 517,000 square yards of government vehicle and equipment parking. Facilities are located on over 70 sites throughout the State of Wisconsin.

The Military Affairs Facilities Management Branch Chief establishes policies and procedures for staff as well as for the operations and maintenance of WIARNG facilities. This position is responsible for strategic and long-range planning in support of the statewide buildings and grounds administration as well as managing and prioritizing authorized funding and identifying cost saving initiatives. This position will travel within the state approximately 25% of the time.

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $40.00 and $51.85/ hr.

This position is in the 81-02 pay schedule/range. A two-year Career Executive trial period will be required.

This position will work full-time, generally Monday through Friday. Exact schedule will be determined upon hire.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

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Job Details

Regular weekly travel is expected to statewide branch locations. A valid driver's license is required. Some overnight travel is required.

Travel to National Guard Bureau training required one to two times per year which may include airline travel and overnight stays.

This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a Common Access Card (CAC) for the purpose of accessing a federal computer system or application which is required to perform an essential job function. Acquiring a CAC requires the successful completion of a vetting and background check process.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Qualifications

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with:

• Developing policies and procedures.
• Supervisory experience directing the work of multiple individuals in the construction or building maintenance industry who maintain and repair industrial, institutional, or commercial facilities.
• Managing multiple contracts for buildings and grounds services such as lawn care, rubbish, and snow removal.
• Supervising construction or maintenance work at multiple geographic locations at the same time.
  
  

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications/experience:

• Reviewing design documents and consulting with project management staff.
• Interpreting multi-faceted rules and regulations and applying them to organizational standards or practices.
• Conflict resolution in a professional setting.
• Supervising other supervisors or other management staff.
  
  

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items listed above.

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

How To Apply

Apply online!

Click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. If you have not signed into your account, you will need to sign in before applying. If you do not have an account, click “Register Now” to register for an account and apply for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format.

For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at [email protected] or 608-242-3150.

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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

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Deadline to Apply

The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on July 22, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.