The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Privatized Military Housing Resident Advocate for the Installation Vice Wing Commander (CV). Incumbent is the liaison between privatized housing residents, the military housing office, the privatized housing project owner, and the Installation Commander for issues pertaining to privatized housing residents. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Actively advocates for military members and their families residing in Privatized Housing who are seeking solutions to complex housing-related issues, concerns and unresolved needs. Tracks and analyzes complex resident concerns to identify recurring issues and trends, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the resident advocacy program, and to evaluate the impact to the Installation Commander's goals and future plans regarding the privatized housing program. Represents the Installation Wing Commander across a variety of installation and functional area organizations to include the Resident Council.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft as well as travel in the local area by motor vehicle.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• Personal data to which the incumbent has access are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required to drive an automobile to and from housing units, on and off base.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (Cont'd...)
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of effective privatized housing principles, techniques, and tools required to review, evaluate and make recommendations on independently resolving complex housing issues. Knowledge of Air Force/Installation organizations and functions, and resources available from Wing staff agencies, groups, squadrons, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, MAJCOMs, and HAF. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative skills for resolving issues or concerns identified by housing residents and their dependents regarding their leased privatized family housing. Knowledge of pertinent privatized housing laws, regulations, policies and precedents that affect the advocacy program. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 effective privatized housing principles, techniques and tools required to review, evaluate and make recommendations for resolving complex housing issues to include knowledge of how facility maintenance is coordinated, what constitutes a true facility maintenance emergency and timelines required for particular issues to be resolved. Knowledge to apply qualitative and quantitative skills in resolution of issues and concerns identified by housing resident members and their dependents who lease privatized family housing. Knowledge of command organizational structure and its supporting elements and programs, missions, policies, goals and philosophies to include knowledge of process to assess tenant complaints regarding maintenance response times and adequate completion of maintenance requests that meet the installation goals. Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis and data analysis to project future trends. Skill to develop innovative and feasible solutions to complex issues in which the boundaries are broad and difficult to determine in advance. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to a broad range of functional areas related to privatized housing. Ability to accommodate and resolve diverse and often conflicting opinions to make responsive decisions and select a course of action in a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to conduct briefings and workshops; ability to create effective marketing materials and to present information to senior leadership. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Sheppard AFB 426 5th Avenue Sheppard AFB, TX 76311 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]