Lodging General Manager

USAJOBS is actively seeking a Lodging General Manager to lead operations at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. This critical role involves the comprehensive administration and strategic direction of lodging facilities, ensuring strict adherence to Air Force standards and optimizing resource efficiency. Key responsibilities include developing and managing budgets, formulating policies, and overseeing multiple lodging operations, including geographically separated facilities and contract quarters. The ideal candidate will exercise managerial authority to set long-term plans and objectives, aligning higher headquarters' policies with local installation needs. This position demands the development of efficient operational procedures, strategic organization structuring, and meticulous planning for lodging projects and facilities. The role requires conducting surveys, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance and evaluate financial management. A significant aspect involves managing an annual budget exceeding several million dollars, encompassing multi-million dollar sales, revenue, operations, and NAF/APF budgets. The General Manager will also develop cost reduction strategies, prepare budget estimates, formulate income and expense plans, and monitor financial projections against expenditures. Facility improvement plans, coordination with installation squadrons and external organizations, and development of management plans for specialized lodging activities are integral. A strong focus will be placed on managing a distinguished visitor program, coordinating with high-level officials, and overseeing a commercial lodging program for off-base quarters. Compliance with Air Force standards, development of performance work statements for contract services, and measurement of contractor performance are essential. This leadership role involves directing subordinate supervisors, setting performance goals, developing work plans, and managing employee relations, including grievance resolution, training, and performance evaluations. Selection of candidates for key positions and fostering an empowered work environment are also critical duties. The position requires adherence to security directives and proactive identification and correction of health and safety hazards.