HOUSING MANAGER

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The primary purpose of this position is to develop management plans & directives concerning the operation & utilization of permanent party housing assets: family housing (FH), general officer quarters (GOQ), unaccompanied officer quarters (UOQ), unaccompanied enlisted personnel housing (UEPH), Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), Furnishings Management Operations (FMO), & housing relocation assistance/referral(HRA).

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes includes comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of federal, state, agency and local housing policies, requirements, administrative practices and procedures to perform broad management planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordination of management resources for effective and efficient operation and use of housing facilities and implementation of housing policies; skill in negotiating broad program issues with counterparts in others services and agencies, community organizations and occupants.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of Federal, DoD, HQ USAF, and MAJCOM housing and furnishing management principles, theory, policies, directives, and procedures. 2.

Knowledge of appropriated fund budget system and the ability to justify budget submissions.

Knowledge of contracting provisions sufficient to ensure proper negotiations or commitment of government funds. 3.

Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and applying a wide variety of policy and procedures. 4.

Skill in conducting regular or periodic audits or studies, and evaluating results to assess accomplishment of program requirements. 5. Skill in effective oral and written communication. 6.

Ability to lead, manage, and supervise a staff. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Directs the administration, occupancy, termination, and contract activities of all permanent party and government­ controlled housing, including accompanied and unaccompanied personnel.

Directs and controls funding for Family and Unaccompanied Housing budgets.

Manages the off-base housing referral program through locally established policies and procedures and liaison with civil authorities and property owners/agents.

Performs or directs periodic or unscheduled studies, reviews, audits, inquiries, and inspections to make determinations and/or recommendations on such, issues as housing costs, conditions, utility costs, needs and construction requirements.

Directs work through, subordinate supervisors. Maintains an effective and efficient furnishings management operation.

Represents the organization in installation meetings and/or various conferences and meetings with local officials and other federal, state, or legal organizations concerning current housing programs, practices, and trends.