MWR Front Desk Associate (Unaccompanied Housing)

About the role

This position is assigned to Fleet Readiness (N92); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NBSD Unaccompanied Housing. The incumbent performs front desk and/or reservation functions for the MWR Recreational lodging program.

Recreational Lodging operations may include Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks, Vacation Rentals (cottages, cabins, single houses, townhomes, duplexes, mobile homes, hotels, apartments, and yurts), and/or campgrounds.

What you will do

• Utilizes the Property Management System (PMS) to access the guest information, retrieve reservation information, change or cancel reservations as requested by the guest, or register guests.
• Verifies registration information, secures a credit card for incidental expenses, and authorizes credit card for room charges.
• Provides guests with their room key or card.
• Provides assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary.
• Receives requests and processes reservations within established guidelines.
• When rooms/spaces are not available, provides an option to be on a waitlist and/or alternative lodging or RV Parks in the area.
• Registers and assigns rooms/spaces to guests, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms/spaces and guest accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments as necessary.
• Receives and is accountable for a change fund.
• Prepares Close Bank Report and deposits cash receipts at the end of each shift in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensures guest security and privacy is maintained at all times.
• Interacts with guests professionally; answers questions concerning the facility, amenities, and provides information about local attractions.
• Inventories all keys and any other supplies or amenities maintained at the front desk.
• Keeps the front desk and lobby area clean and neat.
• Runs and prints various reports from the PMS such as Expected Arrivals, Departure List, In-House Guest List and Night Audit reports, as requested.
• Answers phones and transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
• Logs trouble calls in the PMS and ensures the appropriate department is notified.
• Relocates guest to a different room when required.
• Retrieves Lost and Found items and contacts the guest regarding lost or found items.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

How you will be evaluated

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

• official transcripts only if qualifying all or in-part based on education; diplomas and degree audits are not acceptable.
• Failure to provide official transcripts will result in an ineligibility rating.
• Proof of training: licensures and certifications are acceptable, must show your name, licensure/certification type, and expiration date (if applicable) 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.

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

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 Installations 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. Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment. Some positions have special requirements.

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.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents.

Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3).

If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. ***