College Resident Assistant
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Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position, they are listed below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
GS-05 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level that includes: Enforcing rules or policies governing housing operations; monitor environment to ensure student safety and security; organize or promote recreational activities or events; communicate with other staff to resolve problems; and complete daily forms and logs. -OR- Four (4) years of education above high school. -OR- A combination of experience and education.
You must have equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience that meets the total experience requirements. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
As a College Resident Assistant, GS-0303-5, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Participate in promoting student involvement opportunities in various engagements in campus student organizations. Assist in planning and implementation of education and recreation programs for residential students. Provide guidance regarding college rules, policies and procedures. Prepare and maintain administrative documents. Monitor student activities to identify problems or potential problems.
Must be available for rotational work assignments and holiday staff coverage. Assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. Incumbent will be scheduled on rotating shifts as needed to provide residential hall coverage over a 24-hour period, seven days a week, with the possible exception of school breaks. NOTE: Position is also being advertised under merit promotion announcement number BIE-13100298-27-DB MP.
For "Status Applicants" who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive procedures must submit a separate application for each announcement.
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This job's listed pay is 45% below the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
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- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
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