Supervisory Housing Management Specialist

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Hood, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The position serves as the Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) Branch Chief (Supervisor) for III Corps and Fort Hood, in Central Texas. The incumbent supervises staff, including the Furnishings Management Office Staff, and is responsible for approximately 16,000 furnished barracks spaces across more than 102 UPH facilities, as well as a warehouse holding float-stock furnishings and appliances. The position develops and implements the Army Barracks Management Program (ABMP) in accordance with legislation, Service regulations, and guidance from higher headquarters. It provides program-management expertise and consultative and advisory services to a major IMCOM/FORSCOM Corps Headquarters, a large multiple-division Class I installation, and tenant and satellite activities. The incumbent negotiates program issues and operational requirements with other agencies, community organizations, and tenants, while ensuring programs operate within budgetary constraints, applicable law, and program objectives.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience planning, evaluating, coordinating, and/or advising on housing program requirements, typically at the GS-12 level.
• Qualifying experience must be demonstrated through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• A one-year probationary period to assess supervisory ability is required unless previously completed.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the UPH Branch Chief (Supervisor) for III Corps and Fort Hood.
• Supervise and direct staff, including the Furnishings Management Office Staff.
• Manage approximately 16,000 furnished barracks living spaces in more than 102 UPH facilities, with an average annual turnover rate exceeding 50%.
• Manage a warehouse storing float-stock UPH furnishings and appliances.
• Develop and implement the Army Barracks Management Program in accordance with legislation, Service regulations, and higher-headquarters guidance.
• Provide consultative and advisory services to a Corps Headquarters, a large multiple-division installation, and tenant and satellite activities.
• Provide expertise in program management within budgetary constraints, legal requirements, and program objectives.
• Negotiate major program issues and operational requirements with other agencies, community organizations, and tenants.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service in determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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