Housing Manager

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Bragg, NC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Housing Manager reporting to the Chief Housing Division in the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at a large multi-mission installation. The role provides technical housing expertise and assistance to the Garrison Commander/Manager and installation staff in representing Department of the Army (DA), IMCOM, and garrison objectives. The manager performs or directs surveys, audits, reviews, studies, and inspections to assess family housing conditions and requirements and evaluate work performed under housing contracts. The position may serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR), overseeing contractor-owned government-leased quarters, including management, guidance, fiscal policy, and control. The manager represents the organization in installation meetings and conferences with local officials and federal, state, or legal organizations, and interprets DoW, DA, and IMCOM policies and procedures to develop and recommend guidance supporting mission goals.

The position is announced at GS-11 and GS-12 levels, with management able to select at any announced grade. Promotion opportunity to the target grade may be available without further competition when the selectee is eligible and management recommends them. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access, may be called back after hours for emergencies, must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually, and must maintain a valid state driver's license. A one-year probationary period is required.

Requirements

• Meet the eligibility requirements for at least one of the listed employment authority categories and provide supporting documentation.
• For GS-11: One year of specialized experience assisting in housing program administration, including operational reviews, occupancy or utilization monitoring, housing facility inspections, budget expenditure monitoring, tracking housing financial accounts, and applying housing policies, procedures, and local regulations; or qualifying graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience managing a housing program, planning, scheduling, and coordinating reviews of activities such as occupancy or maintenance, and implementing budget and financial controls while ensuring compliance with higher-level policies, objectives, regulations, or state and federal law. Education cannot substitute for experience at GS-12.
• Meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-09 or equivalent for GS-11, and 52 weeks at GS-11 or equivalent for GS-12, for applicants who held a GS position within the preceding 52 weeks.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Meet the position's competency areas: Housing Management Program Administration, Housing Operations, Oral Communication, and Technical Competence.
• If qualifying with foreign education, provide an evaluation showing equivalency to an accredited U.S. education program or qualifying transfer credit.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical housing expertise and assistance to the Garrison Commander/Manager and installation staff in representing DA, IMCOM, and garrison objectives.
• Perform or direct periodic or scheduled surveys, audits, reviews, studies, and inspections to assess family housing conditions and requirements and evaluate work performed under housing contracts.
• Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR), as assigned, and oversee contractor-owned government-leased quarters, including management, guidance, fiscal policy, and control.
• Represent the organization at installation meetings and conferences with local officials and federal, state, or legal organizations concerning housing programs, practices, and trends.
• Review, evaluate, and interpret DoW, DA, and IMCOM policies and procedures, and develop and recommend guidance to support mission goals and assignments.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and an agency determination of government interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to federal service.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for annual leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed