About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Housing Manager (NH-1173-02) to work at the 412th Civil Engineering Group, 412th Civil Engineering Installation Dormitory Management (412CE/CEIHD) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

In this position you will serve as the direct on-site management and administration of unaccompanied housing (UH) program; oversee facilities, campus, customer service, and furnishing management operations (FMO).

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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: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled 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.

Desired Skills:

- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and others.

- Ability to maintain records, compile and organize data for reports.

- Answers questions regarding housing facilities; and provides information to service members regarding local resources, on-base facilities and activities.

Major Duties:

- Oversee and manage all responsibilities and duties related to Unaccompanied Housing Management.

- Evaluate housing management programs and administrative procedures.

- Manage day-to-day operations of permanent-party UH facilities.

- Determine eligibility, assign and terminate members, and maintain waiting list.

- Schedule and perform inspections.

- Develops budget and executes program.

- Works with unit commanders, chiefs, squadron superintendents, and first sergeants to execute and supervise the Bay Orderly Program.

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.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical

Knowledge of housing property/asset management principles, concepts, and methodologies.

Knowledge of Federal, DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM housing and furnishing management 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/