Housing Management Assistant

You will serve as a Housing Management Assistant for Yosemite National Park in the Division of Administration in El Portal, CA. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. GS-05: $40,941 (Step 1) - $53,224 (Step 10)

Major duties

At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Following detailed instructions incumbent will participate in matters such as assignment and termination of housing, housing maintenance, housing inspections, and the preparation of reports and analysis. The incumbent will become familiar with management objectives, housing rate development process, occupancy objectives and other program elements. Notifies supervisor and/or Facility Management personnel to correct identified problems. Reviews payments for accuracy for services provided, such as for maintenance or repairs for housing units. Submits approved payments to the Budget Officer for the benefit of Park accounts. Verifies and submits tenant reimbursements/refunds for Possessory Interest Tax payments. Provides office management support and assistance through a broad variety of non-routine assignments requiring administrative, management, and communication knowledge and skills. Incumbent is responsible for not disclosing confidential, sensitive, and critical matters to outside parties and individuals, unless instructed to by higher authority. Duties will be developmental when filled below the full performance level of the position. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary and can involve occasional travel to various housing areas throughout the park, nearby communities, meetings and training. Some lifting, walking, bending, stretching and standing, in addition to sitting in an office setting is required. Incumbent will drive a government vehicle when necessary to perform duties in outlying areas of the Park or to attend meetings and conferences in or outside of the Park. There are lengthy periods of intense concentration, working with frequent distractions and interruptions. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting with appropriate lighting, heating, and ventilation. There may be occasional exposure to dusty or noisy environments when conducting onsite visits to housing or construction areas.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/30/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one or all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years, one year of which was equivalent to at least GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Providing detailed information and customer service; Clearly and accurately communicating when questions emerge and referring to program specialist/manager for resolution of complex issues; Performing database entry; and Scheduling, coordinating, and communicating information between multiple parties. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. You must include transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and/or purchase authority. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.