MWR Front Desk Associate (Unaccompanied Housing)

Summary

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.

Duties

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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of daily front desk operations of a hotel or RV Parks. Knowledge of basic principles, concepts, standards, and regulations related to hospitality operations. Knowledge of an automated property management system(s) Skill in resolving customer complaints. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Skill in basic math. Skill in reading. Ability to handle, control, and account for large amounts of cash. Ability to handle, address and resolve customer complaints. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in English.

Evaluations

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.

How to apply Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.

Other 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. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693