Front Desk Clerk (UH)

About the role

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. Open to current employees of Naval Station Everett N9 7/31/26 - 8/4/26.

Open Continuous to public 8/5/26 - 9/30/26.

What you will do

• Answers questions regarding housing facilities; and provides information to service members regarding local resources, on-base facilities and activities.
• Provides quality customer service for all internal and external customers, presenting neat, clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times.
• Handles customer complaints, referring to manager or higher authority as necessary.
• Professionally answers phones and transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
• Verifies eligibility and ensures unit or room assignments are made following guidance in Unaccompanied Housing Operations Manual and local policy.
• Properly executes and documents room transfers.
• Assigns residents to ensure "best and highest use" of UH inventory.
• Ensures check-in and check-out transactions are accurately recorded in the automated military housing system (e.g. Enterprise Military Housing or similar) and prepare reports from the system when required.
• Safeguards residents' personally identifiable information.
• Creates new and replacement key cards per local policy and guidance.
• Maintains inventory of all keys/keycards and any other supplies maintained at the front desk.
• Provides new residents with linen sets (i.e. bed in the bag).
• Provides new residents with welcome aboard information, instructions and resources.
• Facilitates the new resident orientation brief.
• Receives and follows up on resident trouble calls, ensuring the appropriate department is contacted for resolution.
• Reports any resident complaint or concern to the front desk supervisor.
• If the issue is an emergency (e.g. personal assault, fire), immediately follows local emergency procedures.
• Enforces UH guest and visitor policies and ensures the building resident, UH staff member, or responsible RA escorts non-residents at all times.
• Keeps the front desk and lobby area clean and neat.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

There is no minimum education requirement for this position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Documents you must provide

• Resume limited to 2 pages showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).
• For more guidance about the 2-page limit on resumes, visit here: Resume Requirements.
• Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required.
• All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major).
• If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
• Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered.
• Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization.
• Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
• Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRNW Installations.
• This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive: Vendors Dependents aged 18 and older Service Providers Veterans with service-connected disabilities Contractors Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder) Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share) Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters Au Pairs, Child Care Providers What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access?
• If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following: U.S. passport or passport card Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card) Permanent resident card (Green Card) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security How can I obtain a REAL ID-compliant license?
• To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents: Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport) Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card) Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements) NOTE: The specific requirements for Washington State are provided at the following website: *** .

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

Internal to current Naval Station Everett N9 employees for the first 5 calendar days (7/31/26 - 8/4/26). Will extend to the public after 8/4/26 should a selection not be made internally. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs.

According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Northwest Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.