Housing Management Specialist

U.S. Marine Corps • Camp Pendleton, CA

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and actual vacancies may or may not be filled. Interested applicants must follow the flyer’s “How to Apply” directions. Applicants responding to the flyer will not receive Notice of Result letters.

The Housing Management Specialist reviews inspections of community rental properties to assess their adequacy, habitability, and suitability for referral listings. The position studies local ordinances and regulations and recommends changes to improve housing administration. It supports installation plans and procedures for barracks sustainment, including restoration, modernization, and replacement projects, and ensures compliance with Military Housing Privatization Initiative transaction documents and the Community Development and Management Plan.

The specialist conducts studies and develops solutions for unusual housing challenges, including large-scale personnel movements; coordinates housing issues among installation and command leadership, residents, and property managers; and investigates and responds to inquiries from Congress, the Inspector General, audit reports, and other external agencies. The specialist may serve as Contracting Officer Representative, managing housing-support contracts and overseeing contract staff.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. A related doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctorate, or an LL.M. may meet the stated GS-11 education option. The role may involve travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites, and an uncommon tour that can include nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours may be required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Must comply with applicable restrictions on appointing retired military members within 180 days of retirement to a DoD civilian position.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to domestic and overseas locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level, demonstrating the housing, regulatory, property management, budget, contract oversight, communication, negotiation, and dispute mediation knowledge and skills described in the posting.
• Must be able to interpret complex instructions, directives, and correspondence and apply them to specific situations.
• Must communicate effectively orally and in writing, including public speaking and presenting detailed housing-related information to groups and organizations.
• Must negotiate issues and requirements with higher-level officials, other agencies, private-sector entities, community organizations, and residents, and mediate and negotiate resident disputes.

Responsibilities

• Review inspections of community rental property to determine adequacy, habitability, and suitability for referral listings.
• Study and survey area ordinances and regulations governing community life and recommend new or amended rules to improve housing administrative policies.
• Assist in developing installation plans and procedures for barracks sustainment, including restoration, modernization, and replacement projects.
• Ensure compliance with Military Housing Privatization Initiative transaction documents and the Community Development and Management Plan.
• Conduct special studies and implement solutions to unusual housing issues, including challenges caused by large-scale personnel movements.
• Coordinate housing matters as a point of contact for installation and command leadership, residents, and property management.
• Investigate and respond to inquiries from Congress, the Inspector General, audit reports, and other external agencies.
• Serve as Contracting Officer Representative when required or appointed; manage day-to-day housing-support contracts, oversee contract staff, and assist with major problems.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree