SUPERVIOSRY HOUSING MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Job in Camp Foster, Japan

Vacancy No. DE-12952204-26-DSS Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $107,446.00 to $139,684.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/5/2026 Close Date 5/11/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Camp Foster, Japan


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • You will serve as the Housing Program Manger and the primary subject-matter expert for all Family and Unaccompanied Housing and Furnishing matters.
  • You will plan, program, budget and execute requirements relative to funding for housing programs assigned to the Region.
  • You will provide oversight of housing referral listings.
  • You will provide information and guidance on real estate laws, community requirements, community planning, and local services and amenities.
  • You will act as the liaison to real estate agencies, landlords, community, schools, utilities, chambers of commerce, Management Advisory Group (MAG), and local government agencies.
  • You will provide information and guidance on real estate laws, community requirements, community planning, and local services and amenities.
  • You will manage the preparation, maintenance, and implementation of the budget and execution plans for the Region, its workforce availability, and priority work considerations.
  • You will plan, schedule, and coordinate the work among office specialists; resolves conflicts; interprets policy; and determines methodology in completing assignments.
  • You will review work in progress or upon completion; approving leave and timecards; reviewing and authorizing employee travel; completing annual performance reviews.
  • You will approve Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and inform leadership of anticipated vacancies, increases in workload or other circumstances impacting the operational tempo.
  • You will interview candidates, recommend appointments, promotions, or reassignment actions; evaluate employees’ performance and recommend approval of recognition, awards and bonuses; and recommend disciplinary action, if necessary.
  • You will hear and resolve complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to higher level management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final (SECRET) security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
  • Occasional travel is required for various meetings and site visits.
  • ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.***

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: developing, interpreting and implementing housing policy, program management oversight and administration of housing activities for a government-owned, leased, rented and/or Public Private Venture (PPV) Family, Unaccompanied and Transient Housing. Developing and establishing directives, implementing principle guidelines for housing management activities, developing and managing business practices, initiatives and programs for a region of housing offices. Developing and defending budgets; preparing, maintaining and implementing budget and execution plans for a housing business entity AND supervising, managing and directing housing management related work of subordinate personnel at multiple locations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:


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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

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.

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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.

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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you mustprovide unredacted originals.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:

michiko.yabiku.In@usmc.mil

Please add the Job Title and Job Announcement number in the subject line of the email:

SUPERVIOSRY HOUSING MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST and DE-12952204-26-DSS

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Agency contact information

Lynn Adams
Email
lynn.a.adams.civ@usmc.mil
Address
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER
Unit 35001
FPO, AP 96373-5001
US

Next steps

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

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Agency contact information

Lynn Adams
Email
lynn.a.adams.civ@usmc.mil
Address
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER
Unit 35001
FPO, AP 96373-5001
US

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