Job Description

Job Title:

Housing Management Assistant

PP-SRS-GRD:

S-1173-07

Location:

RAF Lakenheath

Vacancy Number

028092

Open Date:

18 November 25

Close Date

25 November 25

Work Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary (Per Hour)

: 14.19 - 19.35

Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections may be made

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Housing Management Assistants at the 48th Civil Engineering Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

What will be your primary role?

This position manages unaccompanied housing (UH) operations, ensuring units are assigned, maintained, clean, and habitable by providing oversight to routine maintenance, repair, and housekeeping requirements. You will be responsible for processing applications and preparing related documentation, assigning quarters and conducting joint resident-management quarters inspections to evaluate the cleanliness, maintenance, and habitability of the unit, furnishings, equipment, and facilities. In addition, you will mentor residents on Air Force policies and assists in their adjustment to military life, development of military attitude, and enhancement of social skills.

For more information on the qualification's requirement for this position, visit:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-sta ndards/1100/housing-management-series-1173/

One years specialized experience in a similar role

or

One full year graduate level education in a related field.

We offer fantastic company benefits include:

Competitive salary:

the starting salary for this position is 14.19 per hour

Holiday:

25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Pension Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Employee extras such as:

Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

Overview of our mission

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK), a forward detachment of USAFE, is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs ranging from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrician, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.

As the U.S. Air Forces in Europe's only fourth and fifth-generation fighter wing, RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight, such as the most advanced Joint Direct Attack Munitions used by the F-35A & F-15E. RAF Lakenheath provides all-weather, day or night air superiority and air-to-ground precision combat capability and multi-staged improvement program avionics. Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is located 70 miles northeast of London and 25 miles northeast of Cambridge. The Liberty Wing consists of more than 4,000 military members, over 1,500 British and U.S. civilians and includes a geographically separated unit at nearby RAF Feltwell. RAF Lakenheath is the largest U.S. Air Force-operated base in England and the only U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) F-35/F-15 fighter wing. Historically, the 48th FW has been the foundation of USAFE's combat capability and remains so today. The Liberty Wing led the El Dorado Canyon raids into Libya in 1986 and was the first F-111 fighter unit to deploy to the Gulf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The Liberty Wing also anchored NATO forces during Operations Deliberate Force and Allied Force. Since September 11, 2001, the 48th FW has played a key role in antiterrorism operations, flying combat missions and providing combat support in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

What are the Key Skills required for this role?

Ability to gain knowledge of DoD, HQ USAF, MAJCOM, and local unaccompanied housing and furnishing management instructions, policies, and procedures. Ability to gain knowledge of appropriated fund budget system. Ability to gain knowledge of contracting provisions sufficient to support proper negotiations or commitment of government funds. Ability to gain knowledge of safety and security instructions, regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to gain skills to manipulate computer data through input, retrieval, and storage of data. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

What are the conditions of employment for this role?

1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations.

2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential.

3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.

4. Overtime may be required.

5. You may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.

6. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

7. Your work hours will be 37.5 hours per week on a fixed schedule (Mon-Fri 0800-1630) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies.

8. You will be required to operate a motor vehicle while conducting inspections, surveys, and studies. A valid Category B driver's license is required for the position.

9. This position includes the responsibility of being on a rotating on-call schedule. While on call, the incumbent would be required to respond to late-night or weekend lockouts and emergency situations to handle administration when dormitory residents need to be moved to other rooms due to fire, flood, etc., or as directed by management.

10. Employee may be required to facilitate an on-call function over a 24-hour period covering 7 days a week as per the manning roster. For every calendar day of the year, one member of this roster will be designated as being on-call and the designee must be available on a standby basis. On-call status requires the designee to: (a) be in good health on their on-call days and be able to perform their job responsibilities on short notice; (b) refrain from activities that impair their ability to perform job duties, e.g., alcohol or drug use; (c) be in a position to provide an initial response by telephone within 10 minutes of being called; (d) remain within a 45-minute commuting radius from the installation; (e) keep the necessary transportation and telecommunication available to respond as described in items (c) and (d) above. On-call allowance is activated only during the period of time the employee is performing the function of the on-call responsibilities. On-call allowance is not payable during periods of leave, sick absence, or when employee is not rostered.

11. The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing, however positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.

12. You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

NOTE:

You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.

This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.

Application:

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,670.50-37,732.50 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 028092