Summary This vacancy is for a Housing Management Specialist, GS-1173-11, located in Base North Bend, Portland, OR Responsibilities You will serve as a Housing Management Specialist responsible for the administration, operation, and management of the Coast Guard Leased and Owned Housing programs, Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH), Inter Service Support Agreements (ISSAs), and Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the Coast Guard and other Armed Forces, Federal and State agencies within the area of responsibility (AOR) for BMB (AOR is the same as the Thirteen District). Housing Management Specialist Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Advising Local Housing Authorities (LHAs), CG-owned housing managers, Commanders, Commanding Officers, and Officers-in-Charge of units located within BMB AOR, leased housing lessors, and various federal, state, and local regulatory agencies of utilization and administration, and resolution of problems of leased housing program, ISSAs, MOAs, and owned housing programs including UPH. Monitoring the leased housing budget and obligates expenditure of government funds for the leased housing program, and is responsible for recoupment of funds expended for payment of damages from CG members whom were responsible for such damages. Initiating demand for payment letters to members who damage owned or leased family/UPH quarters. Initiates Pay Adjustment Authorization (PAA) to recoup monies for damages from member's pay when member does not voluntarily pay for these damages. Submits PAA's to AHO for recoupment of funds from member's pay. Evaluating, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating activities for BMB Housing Program, e.g. occupancy requirements, lessor maintenance, occupant relations and other related management practices. Reviewing and coordinating with the Facility Engineering staff at Base North Bend, short and long range plans and procedures for the maintenance/repair of housing assets, including required surveys, reviews, and repair and/or improvement requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record. Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. Qualifications GS-11: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level (in the Federal sector). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular 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: developing guidance/implementing instructions for local housing officers and activities; conducting long range planning activities for owned/leased housing facilities; evaluating housing program objectives and identifying the most economical/efficient management practices to use; conducting/developing management studies to determine funding/material requirements for the management/utilization of housing assets. OR at least one of the following if using education to qualify at this grade level: (A) a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR (B) 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Housing Management. OR (C) A combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in or related to the work of this position AND education graduate level education that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and experience. Experience and education combinations are computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the total of qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at that grade level. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) 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. 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. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional Information Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to tony.ozuna@uscg.mil. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. 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