HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: Perform a variety of assignments related to the occupancy and termination of government owned accompanied and/or unaccompanied housing.

Duties

Receives, reviews, and processes advanced inquiries and applications for accompanied and/or unaccompanied units. Advises incoming personnel on types of housing available; eligibility for number of bedrooms; advantage and disadvantage of various housing areas; turn-down options; tenant rights and obligations; applicant's position on waiting list; and procedures for on and off base moves. Processes routine assignments and terminations of accompanied or unaccompanied housing. Prepares and inputs documentation related to housing assistance activities.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least three (3) year of generalized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of generalized experience includes knowledge of extensive administrative methods and practices of housing management to perform a variety of duties concerning eligibility, assignment, occupancy, maintenance, and use of housing facilities; to process housing applications; interview candidates; provide information concerning eligibility, reasons for turn-down, tenant rights and obligations; and other support work. OR EDUCATION: A full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-04 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-05 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Air Force housing management regulations, procedures, and directives to process applications, advise applicants on housing options, eligibility, and termination of housing. Skill in interviewing applicants to obtain factual information and to explain housing regulations and procedures. Skill in applying a variety of housing policies and procedures. Skill in basic computer data entry, retrieval, and storage of information to input into an automated system. A qualified typist is not required. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.