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Housing Management
Performs housing management work including housing program administration, tenant relations, and property oversight.
What GS-1173 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-11 | $63,163 | $65,268 | $67,373 | $69,478 | $71,583 | $73,688 | $75,793 | $77,898 | $80,003 | $82,108 |
| GS-12 | $75,706 | $78,229 | $80,752 | $83,275 | $85,798 | $88,321 | $90,844 | $93,367 | $95,890 | $98,422 |
| GS-13 | $90,025 | $93,026 | $96,027 | $99,028 | $102,029 | $105,030 | $108,031 | $111,032 | $114,033 | $117,034 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-1173, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, real estate, or related field
OR
Experience: Experience in housing management, property management, or housing program administration.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
- Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
- GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
- Election to membership in national scholastic honor society
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-1173
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that map to this series
Services
3M0X1 lodging operations experience translates directly to GS-1173 Housing Management. Federal lodging programs, base housing offices, and unaccompanied housing positions hire heavily here. Strongest direct match for the AFSC.
Skills that carry over: Lodging operations, Housing management, Front desk supervision, Property accountability, Customer service standards.
Usually opens at: GS-7, GS-9, GS-11.
Construction Engineering Supervisor
Experience in overseeing construction projects and managing personnel translates well to housing management roles.
Skills that carry over: Property Management, Maintenance Oversight, Program Administration.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11.
Operations Management
Experience in coordinating operations and managing resources aligns with housing program administration.
Skills that carry over: Program Administration, Property Management, Budget Management.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Administer housing programs
- Manage tenant relations
- Oversee property maintenance
- Process housing applications
- Ensure housing compliance
- Coordinate housing services
Key competencies
Property Management
Ability to manage residential housing facilities.
Tenant Relations
Skill in working with residents and addressing concerns.
Maintenance Oversight
Ability to coordinate housing maintenance and repairs.
Program Administration
Skill in administering housing programs and assignments.
Budget Management
Ability to manage housing budgets and resources.
Regulations
Knowledge of housing regulations and fair housing requirements.
Customer Service
Skill in providing quality service to housing residents.
Problem Resolution
Ability to resolve housing issues and complaints.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-1173
What is a Housing Management Specialist?
A GS-1173 Housing Management Specialist administers federal housing programs including military family housing, public housing, and government quarters. These specialists manage tenant relations, oversee property maintenance, process housing applications, ensure compliance with housing regulations and fair housing requirements, and coordinate essential housing services for residents.
How much does a federal Housing Management Specialist make?
Federal Housing Management Specialists earn between $34,454 (GS-5 Step 1) and $117,034 (GS-13 Step 10) on the 2025 GS scale. Most positions are at GS-9 through GS-12. A GS-11 Housing Manager earns $63,163-$82,108. DOD installations, HUD, and military bases with family housing offer the most positions in this series.
What are the requirements for GS-1173 positions?
GS-1173 follows the two-grade interval standard. Entry at GS-5 requires a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or real estate, or equivalent experience. Higher grades require specialized experience in residential property management, tenant relations, or housing program administration. Knowledge of fair housing regulations and maintenance coordination are key competencies.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-1173?
Absolutely—this is one of the most directly transferable series for veterans. Military housing office experience, barracks management, Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) oversight, or family housing assignments provide ideal qualifying experience. Document your experience with housing assignments, tenant issue resolution, maintenance coordination, and occupancy management.
What is the career progression for Housing Management Specialist?
Housing Management follows the GS-5/7/9/11/12/13 progression with journey level at GS-11. Senior positions managing installation-wide housing programs or regional portfolios reach GS-12/13. Career paths include specializing in privatized military housing oversight, HUD program administration, or transitioning to facility management roles.
How do I apply for GS-1173 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS.gov for "Housing Management" or "Housing Manager" under series 1173. Army IMCOM, Air Force installations, Navy regions, and HUD are major employers. Veterans with housing office experience have a significant advantage. Emphasize tenant relations skills, maintenance oversight, and experience with housing regulations in your federal resume.
Ready to apply for GS-1173?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.