HOUSING MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of a wide range of housing regulations, requirements, administrative and business practices, safety, security, sanitation, hazardous materials, environment, construction materials and techniques, and procedures related to planning, budgeting, scheduling, coordinating and managing resources for the efficient operation and utilization of Marine Corps housing projects or facilities and to ensure regulatory compliance.

Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures to serve as a government representative in matters at the installation and to provide appropriate oversight in the execution of the business agreement. Knowledge of all aspects of residential property management for the management, operation, and maintenance of housing, including facilities accounted for in the system of record and including the determination of permanent requirements.

Knowledge and skill in the application of budget/fund management principles, concepts and procedures to the full range of housing budget activities to develop and execute the budget for assigned projects. Skill in analyzing current and past operations and maintenance expenditures and in determining future requirements.

Comprehensive skill in the application of housing management principles, concepts and methodology to accomplish a variety of work assignments involving the full range of housing functions such as lease negotiations, periodic and special inspections, audits, financial management, appraisals and related functional areas. Knowledge of contract quality assurance procedures, technical knowledge of contract functions, and detailed knowledge of contract specifications to perform quality assurance inspections.

Knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and codes governing the use and operation of housing facilities to ensure compliance therewith in the management/ operations/oversight of Marine Corps housing assets and to develop plans and directives for housing administration. Ability to interpret complex instructions, directives, and correspondence to apply them to specific situations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Public speaking ability and knowledge of briefing and presentation procedures for detailed imparting of housing related material to various types of groups and organizations. Skill in negotiating issues and requirements with officials at higher organizations levels, with other agencies, private sector entities, community organizations, and residents. Ability to mediate and negotiate during resident disputes.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will will review inspections of community rental property to determine adequacy, habitability, and suitability as a listing for referral.,You will make studies and surveys of area ordinances and regulations governing community life and recommend new ordinances, regulations or amendments for improvement of housing administrative policies.,You will assist in development of overall installation plans and procedures for barracks sustainment, to include restoration, modernization, and/or replacement projects.,You will ensure adherence to the compliance of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) transaction documents and the Community Development and Management Plan (CDMP).,You will work on special studies and implement solutions to unique or extraordinary issues such as large-scale movements of personnel that may result in challenges for current and future housing problems.,You will serve as a point of contact for all housing stakeholders including Installation and Command leadership, and resident and property management to ensure effective and efficient coordination on issues.,You will investigate and respond to inquiries raised by Congress, Inspector General, audit reports or other external agencies.,You will serve as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), executing day-to-day management of contracts supporting housing functions as required or appointed and overseeing contract staff and assisting them with major problems.