LEAD FRONT DESK (UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING)

Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF)
remote work
United States, Maryland, Bethesda
4494 Palmer Road North (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2026
Summary This position is located at the Unaccompanied Housing. This position will perform front desk functions for the lodging program. Summary This position is located at the Unaccompanied Housing. This position will perform front desk functions for the lodging program. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01/06/2026 to 01/18/2026 Salary $22.50 to - $25 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 2 Location 2 vacancies in the following location: Bethesda, MD Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time - Eligible for benefits. Work schedule includes weekends and holidays. Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory status No Security clearance Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit status Announcement number 26-12861124 Control number 853673500 This job is open to Duties Leads three or more associates in the daily operations of the Front Desk, reservations and guest services. May lead Front Desk Associates, Night Auditor and Group Coordinator. May be required to act as the supervisor in his or her absence. May endorse leave requests and input to work schedules. Reports to supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees, and on behavior problems of employees. Ensures security measures are maintained at all times. Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times by monitoring business tractions of Front Desk Associates. Monitors and trains to ensure associates provide a welcoming manner and positive attitude; demonstrates effective communication skills; professionally interacts with guests;answers guest questions concerning hotel facilities; and provides information about local attractions. Provides training and assistance in how to handle customer complaints. Reports status and involves management as necessary. Serves as the point of contact for resolving administrative problems. Provides guidance, reviews workload and routine operational issues, and complaints related to front deskoperations & reservations. Monitors room availability, 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 requests and processes reservations within established guidelines. When rooms are not available, provides a certificate of non-availability (CNA) and/or alternative lodgingin the area. Utilizes the Property Management System (PMS) to access guest information, retrieve reservation information, change or cancel reservations as requested by the guest, or register the guests. Verifies registration information and secures a credit card for incidental expenses and authorizes the credit card for room charges. Provides guests with their room key or card. May be required to check all DV/VIP rooms prior to guest arrival to ensure the room is clean and ready for occupancy and reports status to supervisor. May be required to coordinate group registration and check out utilizing the PMS. Establishes direct bills where appropriate and liaisons with front desk staff and/or Community Support Services Offices (CSSO) with billing questions or issues. May be required to run and print various reports from the PMS; such as Expected Arrivals, Departure List, In-House Guest List and Night Audit reports. Answers phones and transfers calls to appropriate individuals and replies to guest questions. 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 the accountability of all room keys and any other inventory maintained at the front desk. Keeps the front desk and lobby area clean and neat. Reconciles room status with the housekeeping report & coordinates with housekeeping and maintenance department to ensure rooms are ready for occupancy. May be required to train new front desk associates and monitor performance providing coaching/counseling as required. Requirements Conditions of employment Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment May be required to working on weekends and holidays, as well as rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours. The staff member may be recalled to duty and/or required to work overtime, as necessary to meet mission requirements. Qualifications Requires 6 months (1 year preferred) work experience that demonstrates knowledge of basic principles, concepts, standards, regulations and administration related to customer service,reservations and/or front desk operations. Must understand the daily operation of a hotel and have a working knowledge using automated PMS. Must be skilled in the use of a personal computer and various software programs. Must possess basic math and reading skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English. Ability to handle, control, and account for large amounts of cash and use a Point of Sale (POS) System. Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. 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. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. 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. SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at . Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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. Required Documents The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume 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 you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. 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 01/18/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: 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. 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 To verify or check the status of your application, log into your . 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: The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Agency contact information NDW NAF HR Email Address NSA Bethesda 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US Next steps Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you would receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Required Documents The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume 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 you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. 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 01/18/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: 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. 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 To verify or check the status of your application, log into your . 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: The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Agency contact information NDW NAF HR Email Address NSA Bethesda 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US Next steps Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you would receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.