Housing Manager
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Kansas City, MO, United States
Summary
The Kansas City VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Fisher House Housing Manager responsible for coordinating temporary accommodations and comprehensive support services for families, caregivers, and Active‑Duty Service Members receiving treatment at major military and VA medical facilities.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 04/15/2026. Time‑in‑Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS‑12 position you must have served 52 weeks at GS‑11. The grade may have been in any occupation – but must have been held in Federal service. An SF‑50 that shows your time‑in‑grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF‑50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one‑year time‑in‑grade as required by the announcement. In that case, you must provide an additional SF‑50 that clearly demonstrates one‑year time‑in‑grade. Note: Time‑in‑Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To be creditable, the one‑year specialized experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade in Federal Service that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Manage financial, operational, and managerial processes involved in housing program management; develop and conduct program training to individuals from a variety of backgrounds; supervise staff assigned to housing program; coordinate documentation and clinical application support for referrals; serve as a representative of the housing program for communication with contacts inside and outside the organization.
Receive credit for all qualifying experience – including volunteer experience. A full year of work is considered to be 35‑40 hours of work per week. Part‑time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary; however it requires a fair amount of standing, walking, walking up and down stairs, and bending. The Housing Manager may be required to approximately lift 25‑50 pounds.
For more information on these qualification standards, visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Duties
Interpreting complex housing regulations, policies, and federal guidance and applying them to resolve precedent‑setting or unusual housing management issues; serving as a technical expert on housing program operations, advising leadership on policy interpretation, program risks, and compliance strategies; independently analyzing program data, occupancy trends, budget impacts, and resource constraints to develop recommendations for improving efficiency and service delivery; leading or coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams or working groups to plan, implement, or evaluate housing initiatives, inspections, or corrective actions; developing, revising, or implementing standard operating procedures, performance metrics, or program improvement plans to strengthen housing operations; overseeing complex or sensitive cases involving eligibility, assignments, disputes, or exceptions ensuring decisions are consistent with policy and equitable to all parties; managing large‑scale housing projects or program components such as renovation schedules, facility assessments, or contractor performance evaluations; preparing high‑level reports, briefings, and written analyses for senior leadership, including recommendations supported by data and regulatory interpretation; monitoring program compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring timely resolution of deficiencies; providing expert guidance, training, and oversight to staff on complex housing processes, automated systems, customer service expectations, or policy implementation; coordinating with internal and external stakeholders—such as legal counsel, contracting, maintenance, or community partners—to align decisions and resolve programmatic issues; utilizing automated systems and advanced data tools for strategic planning, forecasting needs, tracking performance, and producing analytical reports; managing resource allocations, workload distribution, and program priorities to support organizational goals and ensure responsive housing services; identifying operational gaps and leading initiatives to modernize processes, streamline service delivery, or improve resident satisfaction.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Housing Manager/PD093240.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.
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Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 04/15/2026. Time‑in‑Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS‑12 position you must have served 52 weeks at GS‑11. The grade may have been in any occupation – but must have been held in Federal service. An SF‑50 that shows your time‑in‑grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF‑50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one‑year time‑in‑grade as required by the announcement. In that case, you must provide an additional SF‑50 that clearly demonstrates one‑year time‑in‑grade. Note: Time‑in‑Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To be creditable, the one‑year specialized experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade in Federal Service that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Manage financial, operational, and managerial processes involved in housing program management; develop and conduct program training to individuals from a variety of backgrounds; supervise staff assigned to housing program; coordinate documentation and clinical application support for referrals; serve as a representative of the housing program for communication with contacts inside and outside the organization.
Receive credit for all qualifying experience – including volunteer experience. A full year of work is considered to be 35‑40 hours of work per week. Part‑time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary; however it requires a fair amount of standing, walking, walking up and down stairs, and bending. The Housing Manager may be required to approximately lift 25‑50 pounds.
For more information on these qualification standards, visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Duties
Interpreting complex housing regulations, policies, and federal guidance and applying them to resolve precedent‑setting or unusual housing management issues; serving as a technical expert on housing program operations, advising leadership on policy interpretation, program risks, and compliance strategies; independently analyzing program data, occupancy trends, budget impacts, and resource constraints to develop recommendations for improving efficiency and service delivery; leading or coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams or working groups to plan, implement, or evaluate housing initiatives, inspections, or corrective actions; developing, revising, or implementing standard operating procedures, performance metrics, or program improvement plans to strengthen housing operations; overseeing complex or sensitive cases involving eligibility, assignments, disputes, or exceptions ensuring decisions are consistent with policy and equitable to all parties; managing large‑scale housing projects or program components such as renovation schedules, facility assessments, or contractor performance evaluations; preparing high‑level reports, briefings, and written analyses for senior leadership, including recommendations supported by data and regulatory interpretation; monitoring program compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring timely resolution of deficiencies; providing expert guidance, training, and oversight to staff on complex housing processes, automated systems, customer service expectations, or policy implementation; coordinating with internal and external stakeholders—such as legal counsel, contracting, maintenance, or community partners—to align decisions and resolve programmatic issues; utilizing automated systems and advanced data tools for strategic planning, forecasting needs, tracking performance, and producing analytical reports; managing resource allocations, workload distribution, and program priorities to support organizational goals and ensure responsive housing services; identifying operational gaps and leading initiatives to modernize processes, streamline service delivery, or improve resident satisfaction.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Housing Manager/PD093240.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.
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