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Housing Manager-Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary purpose of this position is to supervise and manage the Military Family Housing Management Office and staff. To include planning, organize, coordinating, directing operations for Privatized Housing (PH), housing referral and relocation services (HRR&R), General office (GO) housing and Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/22/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 22, 2026
Location
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$104,349 - $161,313 per year

Salary listed is Edwards AFB, if you are selected for a different location your salary wis dependent upon that duty location

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
AFMC-117303-12978211-JDJ
Control number
871815300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

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  • Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 30% of the time.
  • Manage compliance requirements associated with the privatized housing program to evaluate performance including occupancy, maintenance, budget and financial controls, administrative procedures and resident relation as they comply with the transaction documents and increased compliance requirements IAW the FY20 NDAA
  • Oversee and administrate the family housing referral programs by adhering to locally established policies and procedures, fostering effective liaisons with civil authorities, property owners and agents
  • Participate in adminstration of financial management and validation of budget requirements for the housing programs

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 14 days per year.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • Valid driver's license, OT, SDO and excercise support may be required.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as: Knowledge of federal housing policies and requirements concerning housing costs and financial requirements, habitability, maintenance, utilization, community services, tenant-community relationships, exceptions or waivers, and knowledge of practices and techniques related to planning, scheduling, and coordinating management activities. Skill in negotiating with tenants, local housing officials, and others on programs and problems related to operation and utilization of housing assets. Knowledge of area ordinances, laws, and requirements governing the occupancy, construction, use, and operation of assigned housing facilities or projects. Knowledge and skill in the application of the full range of housing management principles and methodology to a variety of difficult and complex assignments. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of Federal and agency housing and privatization policies, regulations, rules, requirements, and procedures relating to the management of military housing, including construction of new buildings. Ability to provide advisory services to housing management officials at the installation as well as the local base population, and to effect solutions to a variety of difficult and complex problems regarding housing or community facilities, tenants, services, or equipment.
2. Comprehensive knowledge in identification and application of the latest management concepts and techniques of housing programs to develop and appraise housing policies and procedures.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness and ability to develop, recommend, and implement best business practices.
4. Knowledge of private sector methods of management, AF, and MAJCOM housing property/asset management principles, theory, policies, directives, procedures, and legislative authorities, with the capability of adapting and applying established criteria to resolve unique problems.
5. Knowledge of regional housing trends and market acceptability concerning such factors as design features, labor and material costs, availability and acceptability of sites, construction methods, aesthetic requirements, and supply-demand parameters to analyze and determine the feasibility of proposed projects and develop recommendations for changes or improvements.
6. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the work of government and contract personnel and integrating manpower and financial resources into a productive team.

Ideal Candidate:
Expertise in Housing Operations and Facilities Management
-Working knowledge of privatized housing policies, facility maintenance coordination, dorms and furnishings lifecycle management, and compliance requirements to ensure safe, high quality living environments for all residents.
- Strategic Leadership and Program Management skills
-Demonstrated ability to lead diverse housing programs, manage resources effectively, and drive long term operational improvements across dormitory management, furnishings operations, and military housing services. Experience in leading a multidisciplinary workforce to include trades and labor, specialists, and technician type employees working under different performance evaluation systems.
- Exceptional Communication and Stakeholder Coordination
-Proven skill in collaborating with installation leadership, residents, contractors, and cross functional partners while delivering clear guidance, resolving issues, and representing the housing mission professionally.

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.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time- apply now!


This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Air Force Materiel Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

For EHA Positions:
These positions are being filled under Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) for Defense Acquisition Workforce Positions and Health Care Occupations. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office Of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint individuals to select defense acquisition workforce positions, or 'EHA Acquisition,' pursuant to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and certain health care occupations, or 'EHA Medical.' Positions are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems (i.e., NH, NJ, NK).

See "Additional Information" in this announcement for further information regarding DHA Positions.

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
AF Test Center
6437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
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