Government
Executive Housekeeper
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Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and professional Executive Housekeeper. This is a one-year contract position with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills, and will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and service.
Responsibilities
- Housekeeping Management: Oversee and direct all housekeeping activities, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and organization are maintained throughout the residence.
- Laundry and Garment Care: Perform laundering, ironing, sewing (mending clothes), and other garment care tasks.
- Maintenance and Upkeep: Polish silver and brass, change light bulbs, and perform general cleaning duties, including cleaning inside windows.
- Shopping and Inventory: Shop for household items as needed and manage inventory to ensure all necessary supplies are available.
- Event Support: Serve at official events and handle post-event cleanup.
- Communication: Answer the telephone and take accurate written messages when the Residence Manager is not present.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the household.
The employee is required to wear proper uniform attire at all times during working hours.
Travel Required: No Travel Required
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Minimum of four (4) years of progressive management experience in a similar role.
- Service-oriented style with professional presentation skills.
- A degree in Hotel/Hospitality is an asset.
- Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leadership, effective communication, and exceptional customer service skills.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal.
- Experience with union operations (NYC union experience preferred).
- Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) – U.S. law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States—either U.S. citizens or foreign citizens with the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee’s information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) relevant to the duties of this position:
- Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lead and manage a team while being a team player.
- Versatility in meeting the demands of a high-profile setting.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements and submit any supporting documentation by the closing date of this announcement. Your application package must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
We are seeking a highly experienced and professional Executive Housekeeper. This is a one-year contract position with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills, and will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and service.
Responsibilities
- Housekeeping Management: Oversee and direct all housekeeping activities, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and organization are maintained throughout the residence.
- Laundry and Garment Care: Perform laundering, ironing, sewing (mending clothes), and other garment care tasks.
- Maintenance and Upkeep: Polish silver and brass, change light bulbs, and perform general cleaning duties, including cleaning inside windows.
- Shopping and Inventory: Shop for household items as needed and manage inventory to ensure all necessary supplies are available.
- Event Support: Serve at official…
Benefits
- Reimbursement for health insurance premiums at a rate equal to the lesser of 75% or $8,500.
- Coverage for New York State Unemployment Insurance, New York Disability Insurance, and Workers Compensation Insurance.
- Applicable Social Security Tax (FICA) will be deducted from the employee's pay.
- Federal Income Tax, New York State, and New York City withholding tax, as appropriate, will be deducted from the employee’s salary.
- Reimbursement for health insurance premiums at a rate equal to the lesser of 75% or $8,500.
- Coverage for New York State Unemployment Insurance, New York Disability Insurance, and Workers Compensation Insurance.
- Applicable Social Security Tax (FICA) will be deducted from the employee's pay.
- Federal Income Tax, New York State, and New York City withholding tax, as appropriate, will be deducted from the employee’s salary.
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Required Documents:
- Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education, and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations.
Please email any additional documents to MerinoG@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
