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Job SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Experience with the administration of Section 8 Programs, Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) or similar low income housing programs, and the statutory and regulatory authorities that govern these programs; AND - Working experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, or financial management; AND - Directing or managing staff or serving as a project lead, establishing and monitoring program objectives, and setting priorities based upon changing programs, policies and procedures; AND - Serving as an advisor to management in regards to identifying and providing solutions to improve Public Housing occupancy, management, maintenance, operations, and accountability. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
Major DutiesHUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH), Section 8 Financial Management Center. PIH's mission is to provide low-income families affordable housing opportunities as they transition to self-sufficiency and homeownership. PIH oversees the administration of HUD's Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Section 8 Rental Assistance, and Native American Programs through a staff of Headquarters and Field employees. The field structure for PIH consists of 29 Hub Offices and 16 Program Centers that provide oversight, direct monitoring, and coordination for approximately 4,200 public housing authorities. As a Division Director Section 8 Financial Management Center, you will: Directs a staff of financial analysts, program analysts, program assistants, and contractor staff with knowledge of the Section 8 program financial management activities. The Division Director approves all FA reviews of financial documents related to rental assistance payments to owners, managers, and contract administrators. Provides administrative and technical supervision of assigned staff including, but not limited to: evaluating subordinate staff; hearing and resolving group grievances; and proposing training for staff. Assists the Director of the Center in the management, administrative and technical direction of the Center and is accountable for the effective and efficient operation of the assigned Division.RequirementsCandidates will be selected for a job assigned to one of the official duty stations listed in this announcement. Failure to report to duty at the location for which the candidate is selected may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment."