Summary
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. Our compensation package is comparable to the private sector. And we also offer a broad array of program activities to develop your career, such as: networking and training opportunities. At HUD, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insight into federal housing policy and community development.
Duties
This position is located in the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Office of the General Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy, Legislative Initiatives and Outreach. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary. The Office is responsible for the formulation and communication of all Departmental fair housing policy to the public, the press, Congress, and executive branch agencies. The Office formulates policy on emerging and first-impression fair housing issues and is also responsible for promoting greater understanding among the general population of its fair housing rights and how the Department promotes fair housing. The Office works with outside community and industry organizations on fair housing initiatives; performs activities designed to develop and implement education and outreach efforts to heighten public awareness of all forms of housing discrimination prohibited under the Fair Housing Act: coordinates the National Fair Housing Month activities, Fair Housing National Policy Conference activities and national conferences and events. Major Duties: Serves as advisor to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary (GDAS) and the Assistant Secretary on policy issues and manages the Policy and Legislative Initiatives Division and Education and Outreach Division. Oversees the development of policy justifications for all HUD-funded fair housing activities, proposed legislations, and Congressional testimony documents; the Department's response to fair housing related legislation and responses to the White House and the Office of Management and Budget on fair housing policy and initiatives. Oversees the interagency civil-rights activities and contracts relating to fair housing program Initiatives and education and outreach program initiatives. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, prepares schedules for completion of work, evaluates work performance of subordinates, develops budget and administers and manages funds. The DAS also establishes goals, objectives and activities for the Office and makes recommendations for the best approach or solution for resolving budget and staffing shortages. Oversees the planning, design, and implementation of research on fair housing and fair lending Issues, including long-term, nationwide studies of housing discrimination, multifamily housing accessibility and public awareness of the fair housing laws. Oversees the preparation and clearance of Congressional testimony, speeches of the Assistant Secretary (and remarks of other senior Department officials who speak on fair housing); press releases; annual reports to Congress; research reports on fair housing and fair lending; all fair housing educational material; policy justifications in fair housing budgets; and opinion articles. Works closely with the Office of Public Affairs in publicizing fair housing activities and responding to press inquiries. Serves as FHEO's liaison to Capitol Hill and represents HUD and FHEO in meetings with U.S. Senators, Members of Congress, and their Staff. Meets and consults regularly with senior officials throughout the Department on policy and procurement matters relating to fair housing and education and outreach program activities. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
How you will be evaluated
All applicants must submit a two-page resume (not to exceed two-pages) which reflects demonstrated experience for each ECQ and MTQ. Failure to submit a two-page resume WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION. As a result, you will be rated as "INCOMPLETE". Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and MTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience, the ECQs, and the MTQs. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more structured interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. Veterans' preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Civic-Mindedness Fiscal Responsibility Managing Resources Leveraging Technology Technical Skill Problem Solving Agility and Resilience Accountability Developing Others Executive Judgement Operational Mindset Innovation Strategic Thinking Customer Service Influencing/Negotiating Conflict Management Team Building Interpersonal Skills Integrity/Honesty Continual Learning Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.