Assistant Housing Management Specialist

Your tasks

The purpose of this position is to assist in managing a network of temporary lodging hospitality houses known as the Air Force Fisher House (AFFH) Program. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Program Manager (PM) in overseeing the AFFH program and ensuring the program is executed in accordance with applicable regulatory laws and policies. Assists PM in developing policies, procedures, and any applicable changes or deviations, governing the operations and maintenance of Air Force Fisher Houses. Assists in developing program objectives in support of program goals. Reviews program achievement sand recommends modifications to program objectives to meet mission goals. Proposes program objectives to AFFHFB; and negotiates program needs for approval. Assists in planning and coordinating the NAFI and O&M budgets for the program. Reviews data and assists PM in compiling budgets for all operating locations. Consolidates multiple location data and integrates into the overall program reports. Prepares administrative and informational correspondence related to the program. Assists in creation and reviews of all Fisher House maintenance, repair, and construction projects. Determines need and feasibility of renovations and improvements on facilities. Ensures facilities remain within approved budget. Identifies most economical and efficient management practices and procedures, and prepares guides, instructions, and other procedural releases for application by Air Force Fisher Housing managers. Performs follow-up audits to ensure corrective actions are made on critical findings. Provides program guidance on unique situations not covered in program policies or procedures to field operating managers. Works with base level and higher headquarters public affairs to resolve issues and market Fisher House programs. Creates Fisher House social media accounts and ensures posts are updated. Performs substantive clerical work in support of technical and/or operational administrative management. Creates consolidated reports based on individual house data for monthly and annual reports and board meetings. Acts as central source of information; prepares and/or verifies the validity of documents and oversees program records management. Designs marketing strategies and for a Fisher House program. Identifies training needs of the Air Force Fisher House Managers. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090003

Requirements

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/28/2026 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Experience applying housing/lodging management methods; developing and maintaining a budget; communicating issues with proposed resolutions and utilizing computer software programs. Must have experience that shows progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical, or other work in the area of clerical work, marketing principles and practices. Experience should reflect performing clerical work such as maintaining files/records; receiving and submitting paperwork; verifying data using various sources. Must have experience with dealing with customers and the public.

Desired Work Experience: Experience coordinating facility maintenance, repair, renovation, or construction projects, including tracking requirements, reviewing project status, and coordinating with installation or contractor stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Ability to manage multiple administrative and program support requirements, prioritize competing deadlines, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely completion of recurring reports and correspondence Ability to compile, analyze, and communicate program, budget, maintenance, and operational data in clear reports, summaries, and recommendations for management review

**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).

**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Other

This position is Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center at Port San Antonio, TX. This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.