HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

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

GENERALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have three (3) years of progressively responsible general work experience with one (1) year of that experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service, which includes knowledge of extensive administrative methods and practices of housing management to perform a variety of duties concerning eligibility, assignment, occupancy, maintenance, and use of housing facilities; to process housing applications; interview candidates; provide information concerning eligibility, reasons for turn-down, tenant rights and obligations; and other support work.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts 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: Knowledge of Air Force housing management regulations, procedures, and directives to process applications, advise applicants on housing options, eligibility, and termination of housing.

Skill in interviewing applicants to obtain factual information and to explain housing regulations and procedures. Skill in applying a variety of housing policies and procedures. Skill in basic computer data entry, retrieval, and storage of information to input into an automated system. A qualified typist is not required. 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.

Receives, reviews, and processes advanced inquiries and applications for accompanied and/or unaccompanied units. Advises incoming personnel on types of housing available; eligibility for number of bedrooms; advantage and disadvantage of various housing areas; turn-down options; tenant rights and obligations; applicant's position on waiting list; and procedures for on and off base moves. Processes routine assignments and terminations of accompanied or unaccompanied housing.

Prepares and inputs documentation related to housing assistance activities.