Front Desk Associate - Unaccompanied Housing

Summary

This position is assigned to Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH)(N9); Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH), Honolulu, Hi. The incumbent serves as a Front Desk Associate at the Unaccompanied Housing facilities on JBPHH. The purpose of this position is to perform front desk and reservation functions for the lodging program. This is a Part-time position, with benefits. Applicants must currently reside on Oahu.

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties include but are not limited to: Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times. Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times. Possesses a welcoming manner and positive attitude; demonstrates effective communication skills; professionally interacts with guests; answering guest questions concerning hotel facilities; and provides information about local attractions. Provides assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary. Utilizes the Property Management System (PMS) to access 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 cards 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. Required to run and print various reports from the PMS such as Expected Arrivals, Departure List, In-House Guest List, and Night Audit reports as needed. 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 when required. Required to retrieve Lost and Found items and contact the guest regarding lost or found items as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS Works under direct supervision of the Front Desk Associate Leader or Supervisor, that makes selected continuing or individual assignments by indicating generally what is to be done, the limitation, quantity, and the priority or deadline of assigned work tasks. Recurring assignments are carried out independently without specific instructions. Situations involving unfamiliar problems not covered by instructions are referred to the supervisor for resolution. Completed assignments are reviewed to assure that work practices, techniques, records, and other functions are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions. GUIDELINES The incumbent works under normal supervision. Incumbent is expected to perform daily work on own initiative and carry out assignments in accordance with DOD and Navy regulations. The leader/supervisor will provide suggestions for handling unusual situations. COMPLEXITY Works consists of cash handling and clerical duties. The operation conducts business 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Customer service is of the foremost importance in this position. Front desk personnel work various shifts. The incumbent, over a period of time, will be required to work each shift and must be trained to accomplish a variety of tasks. SCOPE AND EFFECT The purpose of the work is to provide front desk services. The work directly contributes to the military members, retirees, civilians and family member's quality of life, mission readiness and contributes to job satisfaction and retention of valuable members. PERSONAL CONTACTS Contacts are with regional staff, all department heads, lodging staff and tenant commands, especially those tenant command personnel residing in the lodging facilities. Contacts may include contractors, vendors and representatives of private industry. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS The purpose of contacts is to coordinate and/or obtain information relating to the front desk operation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Requirements include extended periods of standing, walking and lifting/carrying objects up to 30 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed primarily indoors in areas that normally have adequate heat, light and ventilation.

Qualifications and evaluation

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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/26/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085061 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Required documents

The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as 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: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. 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. Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.