Supervisory Housing Management Specialis Job in Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL

Vacancy No. 25-12761858 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $35.40 to $37.61 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/10/2025 Close Date 7/17/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL


Summary

This position is located in the Unaccompanied Housing Department at Naval Station Great Lakes. The incumbent will manage daily operations of 5 buildings and 450+ rooms that provide Permanent Party Bachelor Enlisted and Officer Quarters .

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Manages daily operations of a 450+ room Permanent Party Unaccompanied Housing facility. Will also manage a 180 bed dormitory used to house Outreach groups when not used to house Students. The outreach groups consist of organizations such as Sea cadets, JROTC and ROTC Cadets, boy scouts etc...

The incumbent is responsible for operating a professional facility, consistent with those services and amenities provided in a commercial, mid-grade apartment complex. The goal is to provide clean, comfortable accommodations, for customers in Permanent Party status, at the lowest possible cost while contributing to the highest level of mission readiness in accordance with Naval Installation Command (NIC) and Installation Policy .
Manage a front desk that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Ensure Residents are properly checked in and checked out of facility.
Responsible for the efficient and proper use, and accountability of all resources, including funds , personnel, facilities, Supplies, linen, and furniture fixtures and equipment (FF&E) . Conduct short and long range planning associated with this responsibility.
Ensures facility is in compliance with Energy Conservation program .
Ensures Resident, inventory and asset information (FF&E inventory) in Enterprise Military Housing (eMH) Responsible for the proper handling and safeguarding of all funds, including but not limited to cash receipts, deposits, disbursement and accountability .
Approves all requisitions for equipment, supplies and amenities. Responsible for the receipt and storage of all inventory, consumable, non-consumable, minor property and fixed assets.
Ensures facilities are properly maintained. Proper maintenance is completed in each room when old residents check out and before new residents check in.
Coordinates submission of routine trouble calls and work orders to be submitted via the front desk and maintenance staff . Takes immediate steps to address urgent and emergency trouble calls. Ensure maintenance issues are tracked, followed up, and residents receive timely feedback on maintenance requests .
Prepares reports for higher authority and analyzes , evaluates and implements instructions and notices from higher authority.
Performs internal management control vulnerability studies and reviews to develop controls to prevent losses and implement cost saving measures .
Performs the full range of supervisory duties for nine or more site subordinates .
Directly Supervises: Building Managers, Front Desk
Supervisor and Desk Clerks, Janitorial/ housekeeping/ staff .
Supervision responsibilities include but are not limited to: assigning work, establishing and revising priorities to meet operational needs, evaluating performance , approving/disapproving leave requests, ensures staff and supervisors are adequately trained, making recommendations for selection of management/ supervisory candidates and approves selections of entry level employees, recommends pay adjustments and/or awards per policy, and recommends corrective and/or disciplinary action as warranted. Ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity . Ensures subordinates are fully aware of and comply with appropriate personnel, safety and environmental laws and regulations .
Establish liaison with divisions, departments, directorates and other offices that provide goods or services to the operation .
Assess trends and problems that span the operation, recommend necessary changes and evaluate results . Evaluates management, maintenance, and operating costs ; prepares statistical data; develops information that includes current and past expenditures and estimates of future costs by type of housing and functional budget code ; and develops rationale for justification of line items or areas of housing budget proposals .
Makes studies and surveys of area ordinances and regulations governing community life and recommends such new ordinances, regulations, or amendments as would improve housing administrative policies
Coordinates the housing management program with the major functions and departments of other agencies for whom housing is provided, and/or regulatory agencies to assure adequate services and facilities are provided.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.
  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a current driver's license, as travel to other facilities may be required within the normal scope of duties .
This position is subj ect to favorable National Agency Check (NAC) .
Incumbent may be considered 'ALPHA' personnel, and therefore subject to work during inclement weather or other states of emergency.
The incumbent is expected to have the Certified Defense Unaccompanied Housing Manager credential and meet other training qualifications requirements identified as necessary. Some travel to attend training may be necessary.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. 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.Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive:

  • Vendors
  • Dependents aged 18 and older
  • Service Providers
  • Veterans with service-connected disabilities
  • Contractors
  • Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder)
  • Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share)
  • Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters
  • Au Pairs, Child Care Providers

What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access? If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following:
  • U.S. passport or passport card
  • Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card)
  • Permanent resident card (Green Card)
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
  • Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security

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.

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, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs 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

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
  • REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.

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 be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/17/2025 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/12761858It 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/statusDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

CNRMA NAF HRO
Address
NAVSTA Great Lakes
2601 E Paul Jones Street
Great Lakes, IL 60088
US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this positio


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