The Fisher House Program provides temporary accommodations and support for families, support persons and Caregivers of Veterans and Active Duty Military receiving treatment at major military and VA medical facilities. VA Fisher House accommodations are provided at no cost to guests and located within walking distance of the treatment facility. The Housing Manager serves as supervisor of the Fisher House program reporting directly to the facility Assistant Director.
Duties include but are not limited to: The Housing Manager is responsible for the financial, operational, and managerial processes involved with the Fisher House program. The Housing Manager collaborates with Facilities Management, Engineering, Interior Design and facility leadership to develop and manage long- and short-range Fisher House budgets, including costs of daily operations, maintenance and periodic refurbishments.
The Housing Manager is responsible for identifying the appropriate course of action to address the issue or complete the task at hand. The Housing Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Fisher House Program to include creating and maintaining a staffing schedule, creating and maintaining an activity calendar, scheduling activities and volunteer events to support Fisher House guests; and scheduling transportation for Veterans and families.
The Housing Manager conducts management reviews of the Fisher House program to identify problems and initiate corrective actions. The Housing Manager serves as a primary medical facility representative and community partner liaison to the community at large regarding Fisher House matters.
The Housing Manager is responsible for providing a safe and comfortable environment for Veterans, Active Duty Servicemembers and their support persons to relax and socialize outside of the clinical hospital setting. The Housing Manager identifies guest issues, problems, or conditions and seeks alternative solutions based on evaluation of the intent of applicable rules, regulations and procedures.
The Housing Manager provides administrative and task supervision to staff, volunteers and contractors assigned to the Fisher House program. The Housing Manager oversees the orientation of new Fisher House guests, employees, volunteers & contractors, maintaining a thorough knowledge of the operation of all medical facility outpatient clinics and inpatient units and acting as a liaison between administrative and clinical staff.
Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Fisher Housing Manager/PD99946A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
joan.gerke@va.gov · 573-639-4112
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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