HOUSING OFFICER
What you'd do
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located in the Housing Division. Directorate of Logistics at a Category A, Army National Guard Major Training Area (MTA). The incumbent is responsible for managing the housing at a major training area which includes such temporary quarters as barracks. DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = On-board technicians currently assigned to NGLA-RM (USPFO) of the Louisiana National Guard.
Major duties
Duties & 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. 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. 3. Determines annual requirements and formulates budget estimate for operating supplies, maid service, laundry service, custodial services; personnel costs, etc. 4. 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 of furnishings and equipment issued. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Performs other as duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess 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 possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level; AND/OR at least Twenty-four (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 use of Government-owned housing facilities; 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 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.
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