HOUSING OFFICER Job in Reisterstown, MD

Vacancy No. MD-12801045-AR-25-034 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $69,923.00 to $90,898.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/12/2025 Close Date 9/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Reisterstown, MD


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HOUSING OFFICER, Position Description Number NGD0605000 and is part of the MD JFHQ G3, National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to On-Board Federal Employees of the Maryland National Guard only. Applicants must submit current copies of their SF-50 to verify eligibility.

Duties

1. Directs and reviews the assignment of troop buildings,furnishings, and equipment in the cantonment area in consideration ofsuch factors as size of units, sex of troops, type of unit,serviceability and availability of building space and desire tomaintain unit integrity while effecting maximum utilization of Space.Personally resolves controversies and problems that arise over theassignment of space.2. Directs the billeting program for VIP housing andbachelor and transient-type quarters. Oversees issuance ofcertificates of non-availability and the collection and recordsmaintenance of costs of laundering linen, maid service, and otherservices directly connected with the operation of bacheloraccommodations.3. Formulates tenant directives and instructions within theframework of installation housing requirements concerning assignments, terminations, inspections, maintenance, cleanliness,conservation of utilities, and other housing activities.4. Develops local instructions and directives concerning normal and priority assignment of quarters. maintenance and repairreporting procedures, non-availability of quarters procedures, and avariety of related facility requirements.5. Determines annual requirements and formulates budgetestimate for operating supplies, maid service, laundry service,c ustodial services; personnel costs, etc. Manages special housingfunds such as the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. the BilletingFund, etc.6. Serves as a member of the training Site's installationlevel facility improvement or construction board, Billeting FundCouncil, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Committee, or other similardeliberative assemblies. Develops recommendations to improve the living conditions of residents and proposals or planning documentscontaining requests and justification for funds, personnel, ormaterials required to accomplish major housing facility activities.T his includes such studies and recommendations as those affectingchanges in billeting rates. number of employees, organization ofwork, billets to be maintained as operational, etc. Recommendationsape typically based on studies such as operational costs versusc ollections or study of trends observed which indicate changing space requirements of troops. 7. Schedules pre-occupancy and termination inspections andsupervises the issue and turn-in of buildings to include the conductof joint tenant-management inspections for the purpose of providingtenant directives and instructions; evaluating the cleanliness,maintenance, and habitability of quarters: and verifying inventory oifurnishings and equipment issued.8. Coordinates the operation. maintenance, and utilizationof troop buildings with other organizations in the training site toassure efficient and timely housing services. maintenance.alteration, minor construction. painting, and repairs.9. Supervises a warehousing operation responsible forreceiving, storing, and issuing furnishings and equipment; equippingtroop buildings in the cantonment area; maintaining an adequateamount of furnishings and equipment to fulfill supply demands; andmaintaining accountability of property assigned to the HousingDivision. 10. Performs personnel management functions. Eitherdirectly or through subordinate supervisors, assigns work and reviewsthe results of work performed. Interviews personnel and makesselections or appropriate recommendations. Assures that all trainingneeds ape met and that required cross-training is accomplished toavoid backlogs. Establishes performance standards and completes orreviews employee performance of both state and federally employedsubordinates. Determines overall leave schedule and is responsiblefor accountability of all personnel assigned to the division.Initiates personnel actions to fill vacant positions, reassign,promote, change job structure. etc. Counsels employees, adjustsinformal complaints and grievances through discussion with employeeand union representatives, and initiates disciplinary actions asneeded. Ensures that employees observe regulations and rules onhousekeeping, conduct, and safety.11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.*4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

Military Grades: ENLISTED E1-E6

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work involves the direct management of housing projects and facilities, and the housing management program evaluation and administration.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: experience, education or training coordinating movement and accountability of equipment. Experience conducting audits and preparing reports. Experience which demonstrated the knowledge of basic principles, techniques, and methodology pertaining to the management planning, scheduling, coordinating and efficient use of Government-owned housing facilities. Experience developing and implementing a variety of directives and instructions concerning the full range of billeting activities for application by residents and lower-level housing personnel.

Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on the duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education



If you are using Education to qualify for this position, master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or



You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Housing Management Program Administration Manage and advise on the technical and administrative aspects of military family and unaccompanied housing programs (e.g., government owned, leased, privatized, community).
Housing Operations Execute, manage, and oversee operations (e.g., inventory management, community liaison, requirements, resourcing, etc.) for all housing assets and programs.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents:

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12801045

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Erica Sesker
Address
MD JFHQ G3
Joint Forces Headquarters
Baltimore, MD 21201
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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