Full Job Description
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Housing Management Specialist (NH-1173-02) to work at the 412th Civil Engineering Group, Installation Management Division, Housing Management Branch (412 CEG/CEIHH) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA.
In this position you will serve as the Housing Assistance Program Manager to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage all aspects of housing assistance.
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Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490 - $113,185 per year (includes locality)
"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."
Telework Information: Position not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Must have requirements or may not be considered:
• Must possess a valid operator's license in order to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites
Desired Skills:
• Experience with landlord-tenant legal application and mediation.
• Experience with strategic programs and data analysis.
• Experience with team leadership and staff development.
Major Duties:
• Exercises management responsibilities by establishing and overseeing policies and procedures for the housing assistance program.
• Oversees the daily work of Housing Assistance, provides on-the-job training, and develops program goals and objectives for the team.
• Gathers and evaluates data to ensure the Privatized Owner (PO) complies with all terms of transaction documents, including maintenance, resident services and safety standards.
• Manages all aspects of housing referral and relocation services, providing housing-related information and counseling to transitioning military members, their families and DoW civilians.
• Leads the effort associated with the annual Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) survey by collecting and providing information on local housing and utility costs for audits and studies.
• Acts as an advisor for landlord/tenant disputes, counseling parties on state statutes, military clauses security deposits and fair housing laws.
• Develops and maintains a liaison with community real estate professionals, property owners, and civic groups to manage the Rental Partnership Program (RPP) and advocate for military housing needs.
• Conducts quality control inspections of community housing properties to ensure they meet environmental, health, welfare, and safety standards.
• Advises and counsels military members on their housing rights, responsibilities.
• Prepares and assists with housing related reports and studies, and maintains the automated HOMES.mil system to ensure property availability and data are accurate.
Qualifications/Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Background investigation is required but position does not require a secret level of access.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
Knowledge of housing property/asset management principles, concepts, and methodologies.
Knowledge of Federal, Department of Defense, and Major Command housing principles, theory, policies, directives, and procedures.
Knowledge of the principles of construction, contract acquisition, and program management.
Knowledge of appropriated fund budget system and contracting provisions sufficient to ensure proper negotiations or commitment of government funds.
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.
Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
11 Federal Holidays each year
13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
Paid Vacation Time:
13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance:
No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
Retirement:
Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Basic Benefits Plan
Social Security:
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
Health & Wellness:
Various Medical
Flexible Spending Account
Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold
Federal Resume Tips:
Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
Learn more about the new resume requirements at:
https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/
Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities:
https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
