Summary About the position: This position is located at the Lodging facilities, Ramstein AB, Germany. Performs as a Senior Guest Services Representative in support of the front desk/office operations for Lodging. Responsible for relaying work instructions from supervisor; provides on the job training for new employees; observes work in progress of new team members. Shares learned best practices of front desk operations. This position may offer logistical support. Responsibilities Performs as a Senior Guest Services Representative in support of the front desk/office operations for Lodging. Responsible for relaying work instructions from supervisor; provides on the job training for new employees; observes work in progress of new team members. Shares learned best practices of front desk operations. Assists in correcting clerical and system errors. Exhibits work standards while following operational procedures and policies. Ensures adherence of established quality and safety standards. Balances workload of team members during shift ensuring efficient output of work. May be asked to provide input to supervisor on employee's performance of assigned work and/or identify training needs. Maintains log of incidents and reports. Reports all violations of safety to immediate supervisor. Ensures adequate stock supplies and equipment are available to do the work. Resolves straightforward guest complaints and documents situation with outcome. Elevates guest/employee complaints that are unresolvable at his/her level. Reports incidents to proper authority. Ensures customer service is the first priority. Receives and confirms room reservations by letter, telephone, email, or personal contact. Registers and assigns rooms to guests, makes and issues room keys, and may escort guests to rooms as needed. Ensures that only authorized patrons use government-sponsored quarters. Calculates and posts charges to patrons' accounts and balances totals with control records. Accepts payment, makes change, and presents departing guests' checkout statements. Prepares and safeguards cash receipts, prepares daily cashier's report, daily activity report, and may prepare consolidated daily activity report. Updates automated data base on occupancy and checkouts. Maintains current checkout list. Maintains and sells sundry sales items to patrons. Ensures required information is received from guest and entered into guest folio. Prints backup reports from property management system. Ensures housekeeping status of rooms is updated. Records and notifies appropriate person/organization of maintenance problems reported by guests. Ensures front desk area and lobby remains clean. Process Night Audit procedures and close credit card machines nightly. Maintains the lost and found program. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12650918 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 12/30/2024 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Applicant must have experience with utilizing automated systems and computer software (i.e., hotel property management system or equivalent); providing verbal and written communication tactfully when attending to the needs of guests and enforcing various policies, requirements and rules of the facility; performing front desk duties (i.e., reservation requests; assigning rooms; customer checkout procedures; running cashier reports, etc.). Previous experience leading the work of others is highly desirable. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Information on COVID-19 vaccination requirements may be found at: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities.