Housing Management Specialist

U.S. Marine Corps • Camp Lejeune, NC

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About The Position

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The Housing Management Specialist manages off-base referral services and the Rental Partnership Program (RPP) for military personnel and Department of War personnel. The specialist assists the senior Housing Management Specialist in the Public-Private Venture (PPV) Liaison Branch with quarterly inspections and coordinates on-base referral assistance between the Military Housing Office (MHO) and PPV management teams for more than 5,200 privatized military housing units.

The specialist operates the Housing Referral Section, locates and maintains off-base rental listings for personnel who cannot or choose not to live in PPV housing, and develops procedures and instructions for housing referral activities. The role directs referral processing for eligible personnel; checks that properties meet location, suitability, and condition standards before accepting listings; determines corrective actions when listings do not meet standards; advises property managers and offers guidance; and maintains liaison with landlords, property managers, real estate professionals, and legal representatives.

The position is advertised at the GS-07 and GS-09 levels. Applicants may qualify through relevant experience, education, or a combination, according to the stated grade-level criteria. The position is Mission Essential and requires occasional travel away from the normal duty station.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days of retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• GS-09: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-07, including managing off-base housing referral services and the RPP; advising on military housing and PPV housing policies, procedures, and concepts; conducting joint landlord-tenant inspections of off-base rentals for cleanliness, maintenance, and habitability; and writing reports and correspondence and recommending solutions.
• GS-07: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-05, including providing housing referral information and assistance, assisting with on-base referrals for incoming personnel, and conducting participant briefings on responsibilities related to available properties.
• GS-09 education alternative: master's or equivalent graduate degree; two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward such a degree; a related LL.B. or J.D.; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• GS-07 education alternative: Superior Academic Achievement; one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage off-base housing referral services and the Rental Partnership Program for military personnel and Department of War personnel.
• Assist the senior Housing Management Specialist in the PPV Liaison Branch with required quarterly inspections.
• Coordinate on-base referral assistance between the Military Housing Office and PPV management teams for more than 5,200 privatized military housing units.
• Operate the Housing Referral Section and locate and maintain off-base rental listings for personnel who cannot or choose not to live in PPV housing.
• Develop procedures and instructions for housing referral activities to obtain adequate private housing in the local community.
• Direct referral processing for eligible personnel.
• Ensure property listings meet location, suitability, and condition standards before accepting them for rental to servicemembers.
• Determine corrective action for property listings that do not meet acceptable standards.
• Advise property managers about required corrective actions and provide guidance as necessary.
• Maintain liaison with landlords, property managers, real estate professionals, and legal representatives.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level