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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. For the GS-14, you must have one (1) 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: - Organizing or participating in consultation with tribal leaders; AND - Providing advice and guidance on program effectiveness and efficiency; AND - Presenting and reporting on program objectives to senior officials. AND - Analyzing data for budget and program management trends. 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). 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 Senior Native American Program Specialist, you will: Advise the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native American Programs (DAS), the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) and Director HQ's Operations. Function as a Senior Specialist who is able to speak and act as an expert about a full range of HUD programs (i.e. Indian Housing Block Grant program, to loan guarantee programs, and economic and community development programs, as well as) and how those services specifically relate to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Make decisions and recommendations with minimal consultation with the DAS, ADAS and Director Headquarters Operations. Significant coordination is required with Headquarters and Area Office personnel, as well as other units within HUD: Office of Administration, Training Office, and Budget Office, PIH Assistant Secretary and HUD's Secretary. Work to integrate and tailor HUD programs to Indian community needs at the National level while coordinating services at the local levels including performing studies, developing reports, spreadsheets, analysis on ONAP programs and drafting language for Salary and Expense staffing needs. Coordinate various sensitive and pre-decisional managerial activities.RequirementsThe official duty station for this position will be in Alexandria, Virginia. Failure to report to duty at this location 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. 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."