> **EM CORPORATE POSITION DESCRIPTION**
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> **Industrial Property Management Specialist**
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> **GS-1103-13**

**I. INTRODUCTION**

The mission of the Office of Environmental Management (EM) is the
accelerated risk reduction and cleanup of the environmental legacy of
the nation\'s nuclear weapons program and government-sponsored nuclear
energy research. The program is one of the largest, diverse and
technically complex environmental cleanup programs in the world and
includes responsibility for the cleanup of 114 sites across the country.
Based on the recommendations of the National Academy of Public
Administration (NAPA) and the EM Best in Class Project Management
(BiCPM) initiative, essential project management, planning, and control
services will be provided to EM sites leading up to, during and after
physical site closure.

EM's mission has been transformed from a program that indefinitely
managed risk associated with the Nation's weapons production program to
a well-defined project that accelerates risk reduction with clear cost,
scope, schedules and project controls as the program transitioned to
cleaning up the legacy of the weapons program. With the completion of a
comprehensive, complex-wide review ordered by the Secretary of Energy,
the estimated cost of the cleanup program decreased by over \$30 billion
and the time to complete will be shortened by 35 years, eliminating
risks to our workers, our communities, and the environment a generation
earlier than previously planned. Accomplishment of EM's transformation
requires driving greater clarity and predictability from federal
business systems and greater accountability for federal managers and
employee performance.

This position is located at (assigned site). The incumbent of this
position serves as a specialist responsible for the completion of
precedent-setting acquisition and disposal actions for industrial
property in excess of \$150 million for DOE EM facilities and equipment
involving extensive legal, security, financial, environmental, and
safety and health issues.

**II. MAJOR DUTIES**

1.  Participates in high-level decision-making sessions with program
    personnel and with upper and top-level EM management, providing
    advice, recommendations, and comments on complex matters concerning
    government-owned industrial property and issues for the development
    of important and critical DOE policies.

2.  Assists in the planning, implementing, and providing overall policy
    guidance and direction for the organization\'s industrial property
    management program. Serves as a primary point of contact in matters
    concerning government-owned industrial property, and is the
    representative/liaison with other DOE offices, Federal agencies, and
    contractors.

3.  Independently reviews, analyzes, and appraises the highly complex
    and diverse operations of the EM and its contractors\' system
    relative to the management of Government-furnished and
    contractor-procured Government-owned industrial property. Develops
    recommendations for improvement and/or to correct deficiencies in
    both DOE-direct and contractors\' industrial property management
    systems. Develops evaluation criteria for measuring contractor
    performance and prepares formal reports as required.

4.  Oversees and manages DOE-direct and contractor-operated motor
    vehicle fleets. Interfaces with other Federal agencies as needed in
    the development and implementation of policies and procedures in
    regard to fleet management, both on a DOE and a Federal-wide basis.

5.  Independently initiates, develops, and recommends the implementation
    of policies and procedures for the management of government-owned
    industrial property in the custody of EM, the EMCBC, the supported
    site, its client sites, and/or contractors. Assures all existing and
    proposed policies and procedures are consistent with the terms of
    contract provisions, Public Laws, regulations, and DOE orders and
    directives. Evaluates and recommends disposition of requested
    waivers and other variances to statutory requirements.

6.  Analyzes and evaluates proposed industrial property disposal
    actions. Advises appropriate personnel on the adequacy of actions,
    alternatives or options regarding property management that may
    impact EM, the EMCBC, supported site(s), other Federal agencies,
    state or local governments, or the general public. Ascertains value
    of excessed property and implements the most appropriate method of
    disposition (e.g., donation, auction, transfer, etc.).

7.  Assists in the monitoring and oversight of management activities
    concerning government-owned industrial property by providing advice,
    reviewing proposed actions, providing onsite surveillance, and by
    conducting or arranging the conduct of Personal Property Management
    Reviews.

8.  Assists in the management of EM's Energy Access Disposal System
    (EADS) and Property Information System (PRISM) by ensuring timely
    and accurate data input and overall quality of the data base.

9.  Keeps the team leader and/or supervisor abreast of any issue that
    has the potential to cause non-compliance with Federal and/or DOE
    property requirements.

**III. FACTOR LEVELS**

**[Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position]{.underline}**

Incumbent must know the characteristics, proper identities, and uses of
property items and/or property disposal policies, programs, regulations,
and procedures. The contractor\'s activities of acquisition through
disposition of Government property require an understanding of
diversified industrial operations and the different inventory control,
purchasing, maintenance, and other methods used to control Government
property located throughout EM and its sites. The incumbent will provide
technical expertise and knowledge to assist supported sites/field
offices to obtain and account for required property and in finding
customers for excess property.

The incumbent requires knowledge of DOE and supported site missions,
objectives, and procedures; the relationship with and support
requirements of other program areas, and the regulatory framework in
which a Federal property management program must operate. The incumbent
exercises a very high degree of skill when applying this knowledge to
the management of DOE/EM property, the analysis and resolution of very
complex or sensitive property disposition problems, and the
implementation of new developments and technology to assigned program
areas.

The incumbent utilizes technical expertise and experience when dealing
with extremely broad and complex problems. These problems may be further
complicated by such factors as the wide diversity and dispersion of
organizations and activities, and by multiple authorities, policies, and
controls. The results of research and studies are incorporated into
program directives that identify areas for improvement or cover new and
innovative approaches, technologies, and methods for evaluating the
effectiveness of property management programs and service.

**[Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls]{.underline}**

Work is generally assigned to the employee by the supervisor in terms of
a project or problem requiring investigation. The employee plans the
approach to be taken, determines the depth of analysis required,
evaluates alternatives, and develops recommended solutions, including
identifying the need for policy changes. The employee keeps the
supervisor advised on an informal basis of progress achieved or of
controversies anticipated. The employee\'s work, ethical actions, and
decisions are evaluated for general effectiveness and attainment of
objectives by the supervisor. The employee is part of a larger Personal
Property Team, and must be able to work effectively in a team setting.

**[Factor 3 -- Guidelines]{.underline}**

Guidelines used by the employee include procurement and property
management regulations, Public Laws, Executive Orders, and DOE
directives and instructions. The guidelines provide general guidance in
the functional areas assigned. The employee interprets and applies the
guidelines to policy issues and provides direction to the CBC and its
client sites.

The employee proposes new policies or procedures based on investigations
performed or on trends and patterns identified. These investigations
consist of analyses of reports, regulations and other material, and
their applicability to operational requirements and existing contracting
practices. Many property disposal actions are unique with limited or no
guidelines and only the broad objective of protecting the Government\'s
interest serves as guidance.

**[Factor 4 -- Complexity]{.underline}**

The work the incumbent performs involves a variety of property
accountability assignments requiring many different and unrelated
processes and methods. Duties and projects involve the accountability of
a broad range of property at different sites with different operating
contractors responsible for the sites and the industrial property at
those sites. Typically, assignments are performed within a wide area
(e.g., regional or multi-state area) or among a variety of serviced
activities (e.g., activities with different functions and property
requirements). Assignments include: assisting site personnel in
identifying sources for needed property items; assisting site personnel
in identifying DOE, other Federal/State/Local activities, or other
authorized parties that might be customers for excess/surplus industrial
property; monitoring the property accountability and disposal operations
of DOE/EM activities to ensure compliance with regulations and efficient
and effective accountability/disposal of property items; providing
policy guidance to site managers on specific program areas such as
property acquisition, accountability, and/or disposal.

Decisions may involve issues or problems that require modifying standard
inventory methods or approaches, assessing incomplete or conflicting
information, or evaluating unusual inventory conditions or
circumstances. Issues and problems are difficult to identify and resolve
because of factors such as unclear requirements, the variety of
organizations affected, the urgency of the need to account for the
property, or conflicting accountability regulations and policies.

The incumbent analyzes and interprets a broad range of property
information, marketing methods and conditions, program questions and
problems, or disposal and related regulations and guidelines. The
incumbent provides guidance on resolving specific
accountability/disposal program issues, implementing new policies, or
modifying marketing practices and procedures. The decisions may require
the incumbent to refine existing methods, techniques, and guidelines.

**[Factor 5 - Scope and Effect]{.underline}**

The purpose of the work is to develop new or improved industrial
property, acquisition, management, and disposition procedures, and to
implement provisions into EMCBC/assigned site property management
functions pursuant to statutes, Executive Orders, operational
requirements and requirements emanating from other sources. The work
requires close coordination with the EMCBC/assigned site contracting
function to insure consistency in implementation of the Head of
Contracting Authority (HCA) responsibilities. The work affects EM, the
EMCBC, the supported site, its client sites, and/or contractor
operations in helping them to be responsive to customer requirements and
ensure that mission responsibilities are met and maintained. Policy and
guidance provided contribute to the effectiveness of the EMCBC/ assigned
site's industrial property, vehicle, equipment and disposal program and
provide criteria for measuring and assuring adequate performance.

**[Factors 6/7 Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts]{.underline}**

The incumbent works with top contractor personnel (corporate
management), civilian managers within DOE, supported site/field office
managers, contracting personnel and counterparts within DOE/HQ and
throughout the EM complex in achieving acceptance of new property
management programs or changes to programs of large scope with
substantial impact on the contractor\'s operations. Contacts with
contractor personnel may be in the areas of financial and property
accounting, production, transportation, supply, data processing, and
other organizational elements concerned with the control of Government
property. Contacts will take place when actively participating in
conferences, meetings, site visits, forums or briefings, where matters
of relating to the acquisition, accountability, and/or disposal of
property are discussed.

The purpose of contacts is to exchange technical and management
information, coordinate with other business support functions and
influence persons to conform to property accountability/ disposal
requirements, both within the CBC/assigned site and at supported
sites/field offices. Contacts with customers are to ensure that the
level of property accountability/disposal support being provided by the
CBC/assigned site meets the requirements of the supported sites/field
offices. Contacts made with contractors are for overseeing and
monitoring contractual property accountability/disposal actions and to
assist contracting officers in settling contractual problems related to
property accountability. These contacts are made to gather information
needed to ascertain adequacy of the contractor\'s property control
system and procedures, to exchange factual information, to assist the
contractor in maintaining an adequate property control system, to advise
contractor personnel regarding unsatisfactory conditions, and to secure
corrective action.

**[Factor 8 - Physical Demands]{.underline}**

The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort
may be required, e.g., walking, standing, bending, or carrying light
items. No special physical demands are required.

**[Factor 9 - Work Environment]{.underline}**

The work is normally performed in an office setting, but may involve
visits/inspections of operating sites, property storage locations,
and/or property disposal locations, some of which are located out of
doors. The incumbent occasionally will have to work in the field and be
exposed to equipment with moving parts, areas with ionizing radiation,
etc. The employee is expected to comply with all written and verbal
safety instructions. The office area contains adequate light, heat, and
ventilation.

**IV. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

The incumbent of the position is an EM employee and may be assigned to
any of the EM field locations: EM Consolidated Business Center, Richland
Operations Office, Office of River Protection, Savannah River Operations
Office, Carlsbad -- Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP),
Portsmouth-Paducah Projects Office (PPPO). The supported sites include
the various locations of the HQ EM 3.2 - Office of Site Support and
Small Projects (i.e., Brookhaven National Laboratory, Grand Junction,
Inhalation Toxicology Laboratory, Separations Process Research Unit, the
Oakland Projects Office, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Energy
Technology Engineering Center and the West Valley Demonstration
Project).  In addition, EM has projects to complete at the Chicago
Operations Office, the Idaho Operations Office, the Oak Ridge Operations
Office, and at various site offices within the DOE complex.

This position is designated for inclusion in the DOE Acquisition Career
Development Program (ACDP). Continued employment will be contingent upon
obtaining and maintaining appropriate level(s) of certification as
required. Applicants not certified may still apply and be selected for
ACDP positions, but must achieve certification within 18 months of
appointment.

This position has been designated as a technical position subject to the
requirements of the Department's Technical Qualification Program (TQP).
This position is responsible for performing technical functions that are
critical to ensure EM is compliant with environmental regulations, which
is essential to the overall operations of the assigned site. This
position requires the incumbent to be competent in his/her technical
discipline as demonstrated by education, professional certification,
examination, and on-the-job performance. Employee must master the
technical competencies identified in a technical qualification standard
and requires certification of the competencies by a qualifying official.

Occasional travel may be required

**Use as applicable:**

This position requires the incumbent to sign a mobility agreement. At
the time of site closure or when the work is no longer necessary, the
employee understands that he/she will be reassigned to a new position at
another EM site at a different geographic location.

The duties and responsibilities of this position may require the
incumbent to have access to highly classified documents and/or materials
which are related to the nuclear weapons program protected by the Atomic
Energy Act. The position demands the highest degree of public trust and
requires the incumbent to possess a DOE "L" level security clearance.

The duties and responsibilities of this position may require the
incumbent to have access to highly classified documents and/or materials
which are related to the nuclear weapons program protected by the Atomic
Energy Act. The position demands the highest degree of public trust and
requires the incumbent to possess a DOE "Q" level security clearance.

[NOTE: If a security clearance is required, you must also use the
following statement:]{.mark} This position requires a security clearance
and is subject to drug testing. The selectee must test negative prior to
being appointed to this position and will be subject to random testing
thereafter. Failure to pass subsequent tests could result in
disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the Federal
service.