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Front Desk Associate

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Naval District Washington
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Summary

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) is a Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) of the Department of the Navy (DON) that provides professionally managed business-based lodging for a mobile defense community.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
09/17/2019 to 09/22/2019
Salary
$12.13 to - $15.40 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
Dahlgren, VA
2 vacancies
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules - Flexible (0 - 40 hours per week as scheduled)
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
02
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
DGIS-0008-19
Control number
545963300

Duties

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IF YOU APPLIED UNDER ANN#DGIS-0007-19, THERE IS NO NEED TO RE-APPLY.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO WORKING SHIFT WORK

Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times.  Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times. Must possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude; demonstrate effective communication skills; professionally interact with guests; answering guest questions concerning hotel facilities; and provide information about local attractions. Provide assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary.  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.  Receives requests and processes reservations within established guidelines.  When rooms are not available, provides a certificate of non-availability (CNA) and/or alternative lodging in the area.  Registers and assigns rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms 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. Responsible for inventorying all keys and any other supplies or amenities maintained at the front desk. Keeps the front desk and lobby area clean and neat.  May be required to run and print various reports from the PMS such as Expected Arrivals, Departure List, In-House Guest List and Night Audit reports.  Answers phones and transfers calls to appropriate individuals and replies to guest questions.  Logs trouble calls in the PMS and ensures the appropriate department is notified. Relocates guest to a different room when required.  May be required to retrieve Lost and Found items and contact the guest regarding lost or found items.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National

Qualifications

IF YOU APPLIED UNDER ANN#DGIS-0007-19, THERE IS NO NEED TO RE-APPLY.

Preferred 6 months of work experience that demonstrates knowledge of basic principles, concepts, standards, and regulations related to hospitality operations.  Must be skilled in the use of a personal computer and various software programs.  Must possess basic math and reading skills.  Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English.  Ability to handle, control, and account for large amounts of cash.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A FAVORABLE NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position may be designated ALPHA personnel for inclement weather or in the interest of national security and may be required to report for work when other employees are excused.  This position is subject to the possibility of working on weekends and holidays, as well as, rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours.  The staff member may be recalled to duty and/or required to work overtime, as necessary to meet mission requirements.  May be required to possess a valid driver's license. This position is subject to a favorable National Agency Background Check (NAC).

Additional information

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders.  Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted.  Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. 

Some positions have special requirements.  In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.  Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining of satisfactory employment reference checks.

As a condition of employment, the selected individual will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer program.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions.  If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment.  To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/default.htm.

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests.  The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

When relocation expenses are authorized to perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Additional information: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/taxableentitlements.html 

Public Trust is a type of background investigation, but it is not a security clearance. Depending on the job, you must complete either the Standard Form 85 (SF85) or 85P (SF85P) questionnaire.

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.

Public Trust is a type of background investigation, but it is not a security clearance. Depending on the job, you must complete either the Standard Form 85 (SF85) or 85P (SF85P) questionnaire.



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