HOUSING OFFICER

Clarification from the agency

Restricted to current members of the Iowa Army National Guard.

As a HOUSING OFFICER, GS-1173-9 your duties are below.

1. Directs and reviews the assignment of troop buildings, furnishings, and equipment in the cantonment area in consideration of such factors as size of units, sex of troops, type of unit, serviceability and availability of building space and desire to maintain unit integrity while effecting maximum utilization of Space. Personally resolves controversies and problems that arise over the assignment of space.
2. Directs the billeting program for VIP housing and bachelor and transient-type quarters. Oversees issuance of certificates of non-availability and the collection and records maintenance of costs of laundering linen, maid service, and other services directly connected with the operation of bacheloraccommodations.
3. Formulates tenant directives and instructions within the framework 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 repair reporting procedures, non-availability of quarters procedures, and a variety of related facility requirements.
5. Determines annual requirements and formulates budget estimate for operating supplies, maid service, laundry service, custodial services; personnel costs, etc. Manages special housing funds such as the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. the Billeting Fund, etc.
6. Serves as a member of the training Site's installation level facility improvement or construction board, Billeting Fund Council, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Committee, or other similar deliberative assemblies. Develops recommendations to improve the living conditions of residents and proposals or planning documents containing requests and justification for funds, personnel, or materials required to accomplish major housing facility activities. This includes such studies and recommendations as those affecting changes in billeting rates. number of employees, organization of work, billets to be maintained as operational, etc. Recommendations are typically based on studies such as operational costs versus collections or study of trends observed which indicate changing space requirements of troops.
7. Schedules pre-occupancy and termination inspections and supervises the issue and turn-in of buildings to include the conduct of joint tenant-management inspections for the purpose of providing tenant directives and instructions; evaluating the cleanliness, maintenance, and habitability of quarters: and verifying inventory oi furnishings and equipment issued.
8. Coordinates the operation. maintenance, and utilization of troop buildings with other organizations in the training site to assure efficient and timely housing services. maintenance. alteration, minor construction. painting, and repairs.
9. Supervises a warehousing operation responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing furnishings and equipment; equipping troop buildings in the cantonment area; maintaining an adequate amount of furnishings and equipment to fulfill supply demands; and maintaining accountability of property assigned to the Housing Division.
10. Performs personnel management functions. Either directly or through subordinate supervisors, assigns work and reviews the results of work performed. Interviews personnel and makes selections or appropriate recommendations. Assures that all training needs ape met and that required cross-training is accomplished to avoid backlogs. Establishes performance standards and completes or reviews employee performance of both state and federally employed subordinates. Determines overall leave schedule and is responsible for accountability of all personnel assigned to the division. Initiates personnel actions to fill vacant positions, reassign, promote, change job structure. etc. Counsels employees, adjusts informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employee and union representatives, and initiates disciplinary actions as needed. Ensures that employees observe regulations and rules on housekeeping, conduct, and safety.
11. Performs other duties as assigned. D0605

Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 09/25/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Military Rank Requirements: Enlisted Members (E4 to E6)

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of housing management methods, practices and operating techniques. Experience communicating information both verbally and in writing, and the ability to meet and deal with individuals and groups.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-1173-9: Must haveexperience in the following:

• 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 us of Government-owned housing facilities.
• Experience managing and controlling budgets, materials, manpower needs, contracts, and other viable resources.
• 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.
• Experience using automated systems to update, retrieve and analyze data.

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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

1. Knowledge of Department of Army and National Guard Bureau billeting management procedures and general business practices related to the management of government-owned housing facilities composed of a variety of accommodations and quarters and utilized via troop issue, paid billets, and interservice agreements.
2. Skill in 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.
3. Knowledge of Department of Army. the State National Guard, and the training sites funding policies and procedures to assure funds are spent for authorized uses.
4. Skill in developing recommendations and planning documents containing justification for housing resources.
5. Knowledge of the basic principles, techniques, and methodology pertaining to the management planning, scheduling, coordinating and efficient use of Government-owned housing facilities.

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 (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

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