Lodging Management Specialist (Resource Management)

Lodging Management Specialist (Resource Management)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Kelly AFB, Texas

Salary Range: $55000 - $65000 Per Year

Job Summary: About the position: This position will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center, Kelly AFB, TX. This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave.

Major Duties:

• The purpose of this position is to serve as an operation officer for lodging operations across the globe. The incumbent of this position assumes a key role in providing support to the Chief of Air Force Lodging, as well as continuing technical advice and assistance in the support of those operations; within operations, finance, and information technology branches of the Air Force Lodging programs. Assists with the establishment and implementation of lodging rates in coordination with SAF/FMC, AF/A1S, and AFSVA/FMNF. Reviews Air Force Lodging Fund (AFLF) funded projects for consistency with standards and compliance with established contracts and purchasing agreements and assists with processing purchase requests through the automated base services system or Internet-based purchasing system, monitoring the preparation of purchase orders and related contracts, ensuring receipts of goods and services, and processing vendor invoices for payment. Works with financial reports for VQ and TLF assessments. Perform financial analysis and gathers statistical data. Manages facility database to provide tracking and recommendations for capital investments. Performs various office functions in support of lodging management to include budget forms and general correspondence. Assists in developing criteria to evaluate the Air Force Inns to ensure that standards are being met. Identifies and recommends needed process/policy changes based upon evaluation of current program. Performs field visits to evaluate base-level lodging operations' performance and customer service; provides staff assistance to improve local performance of the lodging operation. Oversees standardization of personnel resources among the Inns to include standardized personnel manning guidelines, standardized position descriptions, and coordination with the Air Force Services Career Program to ensure appropriate career pathing is maintained within the Lodging function. Organizes reports and correspondence for special program offices such as General Accounting Office (GAO), Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), Air Force Audit Agency (AFAA), and Joint Basing. Conducts training (classroom and on-the-job training) for personnel assigned to all departments of the lodging function to meet current standards for customer service and efficiency. Provides briefings to Air Staff, other DoD activities and base level personnel. Assists in the management of the annual Air Force Innkeeper program from the evaluation of the competing bases to the awards luncheon. Provides assistance in the management for the annual AF Lodging Manager's Conference. May be required to travel TDY as directed by management, sometimes on short notice, traveling by military or commercial aircraft or by any other designated means. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/26/2026 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Requires a broad knowledge of lodging operations (accounting, training and front desk operation) at the base, FOA, or Air Staff levels. Completion of a bachelor degree in related area desirable; degree may be substituted for some of the required job experience. Experience in nonappropriated fund financial administration of lodging operations is highly desirable. Must have the proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Experience in the use of personal computers, lodging automated systems, and a purchasing system. Ability to analyze and evaluate plans, methods, procedures and techniques of supply, services and programs to provide new or changed policies needed to achieve objectives of lodging funds. Ability to develop briefings, training aids, lesson plans, talking papers and other presentations for classroom instruction, conference briefings and other required briefings or presentations.

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/26/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Application Deadline: 2026-01-26