Duties

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HOUSING OFFICER, Position Description Number D0605000 and is part of the MD 70th RTI, National Guard.

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Responsibilities

1. Directs and reviews the assignment of troop buildings, furnishings, and equipment in the cantonment area in consideration of such factors as size of units, sex of troops, type of unit,
serviceability and availability of building space and desire to maintain unit integrity while effecting maximum utilization of Space. Personally resolves controversies and problems that arise over the assignment of space.
2. Directs the billeting program for VIP housing and bachelor and transient-type quarters. Oversees issuance of certificates of non-availability and the collection and records maintenance of costs of laundering linen, maid service, and other services directly connected with the operation of bachelor accommodations.
3. Formulates tenant directives and instructions within the framework of installation housing requirements concerning assignments, terminations, inspections, maintenance, cleanliness, conservation of utilities, and other housing activities.
4. Develops local instructions and directives concerning normal and priority assignment of quarters. maintenance and repair reporting procedures, non-availability of quarters procedures, and a variety of related facility requirements.
5. Determines annual requirements and formulates budget estimate for operating supplies, maid service, laundry service, custodial services; personnel costs, etc. Manages special housing funds such as the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. the Billeting Fund, etc.
6. Serves as a member of the training Site's installation level facility improvement or construction board, Billeting Fund Council, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Committee, or other similar deliberative assemblies. Develops recommendations to improve the living conditions of residents and proposals or planning documents containing requests and justification for funds, personnel, or materials required to accomplish major housing facility activities. This includes such studies and recommendations as those affecting changes in billeting rates. number of employees, organization of work, billets to be maintained as operational, etc. Recommendations ape typically based on studies such as operational costs versus collections or study of trends observed which indicate changing space requirements of troops.
7. Schedules pre-occupancy and termination inspections and supervises the issue and turn-in of buildings to include the conduct of joint tenant-management inspections for the purpose of providing tenant directives and instructions; evaluating the cleanliness,
maintenance, and habitability of quarters: and verifying inventory oi furnishings and equipment issued.
8. Coordinates the operation. maintenance, and utilization of troop buildings with other organizations in the training site to assure efficient and timely housing services. maintenance. alteration, minor construction. painting, and repairs.
9. Supervises a warehousing operation responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing furnishings and equipment; equipping troop buildings in the cantonment area; maintaining an adequate amount of furnishings and equipment to fulfill supply demands; and maintaining accountability of property assigned to the Housing Division.
10. Performs personnel management functions. Either directly or through subordinate supervisors, assigns work and reviews the results of work performed. Interviews personnel and makes selections or appropriate recommendations. Assures that all training needs ape met and that required cross-training is accomplished to avoid backlogs. Establishes performance standards and completes or reviews employee performance of both state and federally employed subordinates. Determines overall leave schedule and is responsible for accountability of all personnel assigned to the division. Initiates personnel actions to fill vacant positions, reassign, promote, change job structure. etc. Counsels employees, adjusts informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employee and union representatives, and initiates disciplinary actions as needed. Ensures that employees observe regulations and rules on housekeeping, conduct, and safety.
11. Performs other duties as assigned

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
9

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Position Requirements (T32 Nationwide): This is an indefinite position. Indefinite employment does not confer permanent tenure and is covered under tenure group 3. Indefinite technicians serve at the will of the appointing officer and may be separated any time, after a 30 day written memorandum is issued by the HRO.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of housing management methods, practices and operating techniques. Experience communicating information both verbally and in writing, and the ability to meet and deal with individuals and groups.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training coordinating movement and accountability of equipment. Experience conducting audits and preparing reports. Experience which demonstrated the knowledge of basic principles, techniques, and methodology pertaining to the management planning, scheduling, coordinating and efficient us of Government-owned housing facilities. Experience managing and controlling budgets, materials, manpower needs, contracts, and other viable resources. Experience developing and implementing a variety of directives and instructions concerning the full range of billeting activities for application by residents and lower level housing personnel. Experience using automated systems to update, retrieve and analyze data.

Quality of Experience - Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Knowledge of Department of Army and National Guard Bureau billeting management procedures and general business practices related to the management of government-owned housing facilities composed of a variety of accommodations and quarters and utilized via troop issue, paid billets, and interservice agreements. Skill in developing and implementing a variety of directives and instructions concerning the full range of billeting activities for application by residents and lower level housing personnel. Knowledge of Department of Army. the State National Guard, and the training sites funding policies and procedures to assure funds are spent for authorized uses. Skill in developing recommendations and planning documents containing justification for housing resources. Knowledge of the basic principles, techniques, and methodology pertaining to the management planning, scheduling, coordinating and efficient use of Government-owned housing facilities.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents:

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.