About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS-1173-7, HOUSING MGMT ASSIST located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND ADMIN/PERSONNEL DIVISION in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine.
QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-07 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Experience managing leased housing programs and ensuring policy compliance. Experience conducting housing surveys, audits, and program reviews. Experience resolving lease, payment, and tenant/lessor issues. OR Full year of graduate level education OR Superior academic achievement NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesYou will serve as a HOUSING MGMT ASSIST and be responsible for supporting housing, leased assets, and Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) across Sector Northern New England, specifically encompassing sub-regions from Rockland to Portland, ME, and from Portsmouth, NH to Burlington, VT. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serves as a Housing Management Assistant and performs a variety of assignments related to contracting, occupancy, maintenance, and termination activities of government leased housing and Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) at the assigned locality. Locates adequate housing within the price guidelines established by Coast Guard Headquarters and negotiates contracts for units under the Coast Guard Leased Housing Program across the assigned multi-state sub-regions. Initiates lease contracts, modifications and renewals for personnel assigned to the locality. Submits contract to the appropriate Contracting Officer for execution. Receives and processes applications for permanent quarters. Determines housing eligibility and requirements of applicants. Counsels applicants regarding the availability, type, size and location of quarters. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation InformationRequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a secret clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. USA Hire Assessment: After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.