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U.S. Coast Guard · Buzzards Bay, MA · posted Nov 5, 2026

Housing Management Specialist

$70K to $91K a year

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The role

This vacancy is for a GS - 1173 - 9, Housing Management Specialist located in BUZZARDS BAY, Massachusetts.

You will serve as a Housing Management Specialist and be responsible for assisting in the administration, operation, and management of government-owned and leased housing programs, including family housing and Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH). Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Assists in managing government-owned and leased housing programs, including family housing and Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) Develops and implements housing management plans, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.

Coordinates housing assignments, eligibility determinations, terminations, and referral services for military personnel and their families. Conducts housing inspections to evaluate maintenance, safety, cleanliness, habitability, and compliance with established standards. Conducts housing surveys, analyzes occupancy rates, identifies housing requirements, and recommends operational improvements. Monitors housing utilization, utility consumption, and compliance with established housing policies.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

Assisting in the administration and coordination of housing or property management programs. Processing housing applications, determining eligibility, and coordinating housing assignments. Conducting property inspections to identify maintenance deficiencies and safety concerns. Maintaining housing records, analyzing occupancy data, and preparing management reports. Providing customer service and resolving housing-related inquiries and complaints.

OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related to Housing Management; OR A combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in or related to the work of this position AND education graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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