TITLE 32 HOUSING OFFICER GS-1173-09
What you'd do
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS TECHNICIAN EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
Major duties
Position Description # D0605000 POSITION DUTIES: 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. BOQ's, BEQ's. and VIP housing as well as other troop buildings (e.g.. administrative buildings, and dining facilities). The work requires supervision of warehouse workers, clerks, laborers, custodians, and maids. A substantive portion of the subordinates are supervised through the use of a subordinate supervisor. MAJOR DUTIES: 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.
What you need to qualify
MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E1 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E7 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy. All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position. ***ENLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY*** All enlisted applicants who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position. 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: 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.
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