Housing Management Specialist at U.S. Coast Guard

About the role

This vacancy is for a GS - 1173 - 9, Housing Management Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG ACADMEY MWR SECTION in NEW LONDON, Connecticut. You will serve as a/an Housing Management Specialist and be responsible for the administration and management of the Owned Housing, Unaccompanied Personnel Permanent and Transient housing, and privatized housing programs.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Receiving and processing applications for housing. Responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive housing inspection program for family owned and Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) facilities in accordance with Coast Guard housing policies. Determining housing eligibility and requirements of applicants while following established schedules and procedures in carrying out activities related to the assignment, use, operation, and management of housing assets. Responsible for the development, implementation and execution of a comprehensive housing inspection program for family and UPH housing facilities in accordance with Coast Guard Housing policies. Conducting, coordinating and initiating assignment, termination, maintenance, safety and cleanliness inspections of all CG housing assets. Controlling and arranging the repair, storage and distribution of UPH furnishings and the programming of funds for their replacement. Reviews local policies to ensure compliance with service fees associated with UPH assignments. 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 Information To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 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. Processing housing applications and maintaining rental or leasing properties files/ information. Conducting or coordinating inspections of units to evaluate the cleanliness, maintenance and habitability of the unit, furnishing, equipment, and facilities. Resolving a variety of housing problems by assembling facts and evaluating information on a multitude of issues. Submitting work order requests and making recommendations for repairs and improvements. OR Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR A combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in or related to the work of this position and graduate level education that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. 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. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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. All 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 or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record. Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. 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 Human Resources 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.