HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of assignments relating to eligible military members for occupancy and termination of accompanied and/or unaccompanied housing.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the fundamental principles, techniques, and methodology of housing assistance to schedule and coordinate operation and efficient use of government quarters and facilities; and knowledge of realty practices, management and financing practices of lease and sale of real property, and relocation assistance.

OR EDUCATION: Applicant has successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education or has superior academic achievement, in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant has less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, has completed some graduate-level education which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

Therefore, has a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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: 1.

Knowledge of the fundamental principles, techniques, and methodology of housing assistance to schedule and coordinate operation and efficient use of government quarters and facilities. 2.

Knowledge of realty practices, management and financing practices of lease and sale of real property, and relocation assistance. 3. Skill in conducting technical studies and surveys. 4.

Skill in basic computer data entry, retrieval, and storage of information to input into an automated system. A qualified typist is not required. 5.

Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to interpret and apply agency policies and directives.

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. Major Duties:

Advises, recommends and resolves difficult assignment and termination problems of a regulatory orprocedural nature referred by lower-graded employees or as assigned by the supervisor.

Explores alternative solutions to the problems presented in terms of the intent and spirit of regulations or of regulatory or procedurally appropriate alternatives.

Participates in regular or periodic surveys or audits to identify housing requirements or deficiencies.

Participates in resolving a variety of housing problems by assembling facts through interviews, monitoring complaints, and other housing actions and issues.

Performs presentations, conducts meetings, and conducts special studies or reviews.