Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0604000 and is part of the IL DCSOPS, National Guard. Responsibilities As a HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), GS-1173-8, you will are responsible for managing a warehouse operation and the billeting of a variety of temporary quarters to include barracks, BOQs, BEQs, and VIP housing as well as other troop buildings in the cantonment area (e.g., administrative buildings, mess halls, and dining facilities). Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Assign troop buildings, furnishings, and equipment in the cantonment area in consideration of such factors as size of units, troop numbers, type of unit, serviceability and availability of building space and desire to maintain unit integrity while effecting maximum utilization of space. Supervise the issue and turn-in of buildings to include the conduct of joint tenant-management inspections for the purpose of providing tenant directives and instructions. Evaluate the cleanliness, maintenance, and habitability of quarters and verifying inventory of furnishings and equipment issued. Oversee issuance of certificates of nonavailability and the collection and records maintenance of costs of laundering linen, maid service, and other services directly connected with the operation of bachelor accommodations. Manage a warehousing operation responsible for receiving; storing and issuing furnishings and equipment; equipping troop buildings in the cantonment area; maintaining an adequate amount of furnishings and equipment to fulfill supply demands and maintaining inventory of property accounted for by the housing division. Ensure employees observe regulations and rules on housekeeping, conduct and safety. Coordinate the operation, maintenance, and utilization of troop buildings with other organizations in the graining site. Formulate and review standing operating procedures pertaining to the issuance and inspection of buildings and furnishings. Assign work and review the results of work performed. Establish performance standards and complete or review employee performance of all subordinates. Initiate personnel actions to fill, reassign, promote, change job structure, etc. Counsel employees, adjust informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employee and union representatives and initiate disciplinary actions as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. May be required to work overtime. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted - May not exceed the rank of SFC. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the experience, education or training which provides a general knowledge of housing management methods, practices and operating techniques; experience communicating information both verbally and in writing, and the ability to meet and deal with individuals and groups. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-08 LEVEL - MUST possess the specialized experience, education, which includes at least 18 months, in billeting management procedures and general business practices related to management of housing facilities; experience in managing and controlling budgets, materials, manpower needs, contracts, and other viable resources; experience developing recommendations and planning documents containing justification for housing resources; experience using automated systems to update, retrieve and analyze data. In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service. 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. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). 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