Installation Housing Director Job in Key West, FL

Vacancy No. KW25-12778358 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $89,000.00 to $94,383.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/8/2025 Close Date 8/13/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Key West, FL


Summary

This position is assigned to Fleet and Family Readiness; Commander, Navy Region Southeast; Naval Air Station Key West. Incumbent serves as Housing Program Director, with responsibility for applying management plans and directives for the operation and utilization of both government-owned or leased and Public Private Venture housing assets in multiple complexes/neighborhoods, and planning, scheduling, and coordinating all major activities for the community housing referral program.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This position is accepting applicants currently located in the local commuting area (must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of the hiring base). This information will be based on the address listed on your resume and USAJOBS.

Duties

  • Renovation, Operation and Maintenance. Identifies problems or deficiencies and recommends appropriate corrective measures. Daily, identifies, organizes, coordinates, and monitors significant and routine maintenance for the facilities for which responsible.
  • Public Private Venture. Responsible for executing policy based on guidance received from the regional director on PPV matters of importance. Applies expert knowledge of housing management concepts to evaluate housing policies and procedures, extend existing principles and practices to new and unusual applications, and to conduct novel studies to develop regional management criteria. Serves on a team(s) in the privatization assessment and development of the concept plan. Participant in the Member Advisory Group. The incumbent is the primary point of contact for the local Operations Director to assist when concerns arise. Incorporates projects into the installation's referral system known as Enterprise Military Housing system. Mediates tenant-landlord concerns and complaints. Work with region to oversee collection and analysis of financial, project and tenant information and identifies trends. Ensures that the disputes between residents and PPV property landlords are mediated and settled appropriately. Responds to all inquiries from higher level authority. Ensures all documentation and correspondence is input into EMH.
  • Housing Referral and Relocation Assistance. Responsible for the development and management of innovative business practices and dynamic programs such as Rental Partnership Program, solicitation and time sensitive management of rental and sales listings to meet individual wants and needs within a broad customer base that includes transient, temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent housing. Responsible for customer financial qualification approval, provides guidance for and assistance with financial allotment forms, monitors financial payments and acts as advocate in solution to allotment problems. Participates in the surveys and market analyses for varying purposes to include requirements and Basic Allowance for Housing determination.
  • Financial Management and Procurement. Responsible for providing budget information to the Regional Housing Director, being able to justify the budget, five-year plan, NAF Billeting Fund budget, and/or annual Family Housing, Navy Budget, based on known anticipated requirements, utility consumption and repair and improvement expenditures.
  • Community Relations and Advisory Services. Implants an overall activity plan, which includes procedures for housing assignment, eligibility, referral and related activities. Develops a public relations program through newsletters, command emails, social media and public affairs office to keep the community/residents informed of plans/actions being taken which may affect the community and current residents. Implements housing related procedures and instructions and mediates to resolve disputes between tenants and property managers. Oversees an effective resident relations program to encourage a high level of resident cooperation and to integrate residents into the housing community. Investigates and resolves a variety of resident concerns, complaints and misconduct related to housing facilities, other residents, and habitability conditions and recommends solutions to controversial situations. Recommends issuance of letters of caution/requirements and termination to the region. Refer to region what cannot be resolved at the installation level. Serves as advisor to the Commanding Officer on housing policies and concepts. Prepares briefings and studies on housing for use by the CO. Promotes effective working relationships with a variety of community agencies affecting off base Naval housing, schools, etc. Strives to enhance the image of the military within the private sector.
  • Directs work to be accomplished by a workforce of both military, NAF and APF employees and acts as a rating official. Provides second level supervision for up to 12 NAF and APF employees. For military personnel working within housing programs, they may serve as military department head supervising military staff, evaluating performance, and resolving concerns as needed.
  • Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities; Conducts annual performance reviews of staff; Participates in section staffing decisions; Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions; Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary; and supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understands and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
  • A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • This position is subject to the possibility of irregular work hours: workdays on weekends and holidays, as well as, rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours.
  • As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
  • Must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of the hiring base. This information will be based on the address listed on your resume and USAJOBS. Or military spouses as applicable to the law.
  • Must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Knowledge of Navy housing policies, requirements, Administrative and business practices, and procedures related to planning, budgeting, scheduling, coordinating, and managing resources for efficient operation and utilization of government owned and/or PPV housing assets and to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Knowledge of all aspects of residential property management for the management, operation, and maintenance of bachelor and family housing units including utility systems, roads, grounds, streets, and facilities accounted for in EMS and including the determination of permanent and transient berthing requirements.
  • Knowledge of DOD/DON regulations, policies and procedures related to PPV in order to serve as a government representative in PPV matters at the installation.
  • Knowledge of Navy Housing management and PPV procedures and practices to resolve independently a variety of complex problems and issues, including resident concerns and complaints.
  • Skill in analyzing current and past operations and maintenance expenditures and in determining future requirements.
  • 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 construction, renovation, maintenance, use and operation of PPV housing facilities to ensure compliance therewith in the management, operation, and oversight of PPV housing assets and to develop plans and directives for housing administration.
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior leadership, peers, staff and customers.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
  • Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Social Security Card is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
  • A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
  • Stability of Federal Civilian Service
  • People with passion for doing work that matters
  • Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

-Resume-Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
-OF-306. http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OF0306.pdf
-Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
-Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
-If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
-If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.

WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:

1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
-If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

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 begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.

Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.

Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.

Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/13/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12778358

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information

Jessica Hernandez
Address
NAS Key West
7686 Essex Circle Bldg A711
Key West, FL 33040
US

Next steps

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


© 2006-2025, exclusive of U. S. government job opportunity announcements