Construction Analyst (REAC)

Summary

This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement . Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Duties

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The Construction Analyst position is located within the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC), Department of Housing and Urban Development, AIS for the Office of Public and Indian Housing. The REAC is responsible for annual assessments of HUD and Other Federally Subsidized Housing Programs. Evaluations are based on collection of both internal and external information (qualitative and quantitative) tailored to each program recipient to measure performance, compliance with Federal statutes, rules and regulations and the management and operation of housing programs and initiatives.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Construction Analyst (REAC), you will:

• Review and analyze inspection data gathered on Federally subsidized properties for physical inspection data for compliance with standards such as Hazardous Building Materials, Architectural Structures, Facility Maintenance, and Federal Accessibility Standards.
• Complete comprehensive inspections and evaluations of contract inspectors using HUD's physical inspection protocols to determine compliance with standards emphasizing life-threatening health and safety hazards.
• Serve as a troubleshooter and/or subject matter expert for the most difficult and vexing problems. Responsible for resolving matters involving significant and controversial issues.
• Extend appropriate solutions for extremely complex issues and improving physical condition inspection operations and performance nationwide.

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Conditions of employment

The official duty station for this position will be in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job). 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 one year probationary 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.
• 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.
• This position requires that the incumbent work in a mobile environment; therefore, traveling up to 100 percent of every workweek. Travel may be required to locations regionally or throughout the US and US territories.
• Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment."

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-09 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

1. Evaluating residential or commercial building inspection plans and documents involving different construction materials or methods; AND
2. Assisting in gathering information for property inspections; AND
3. Assisting in documenting inspection findings to support the drafting of inspection reports.

OR Education: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree; or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree; or L.L.B or J.D., if related, that provided the knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. Graduate work must be in one of the following major fields of study: architecture, engineering, building construction, or other fields related to the position to be filled. Note: You must submit a copy of your college transcript (official or unofficial) to support your claim.

OR Combination: A combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond one year of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of one year (generally 18 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-11 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

1. Evaluating residential or commercial building inspection plans and documents involving different construction materials or methods; AND
2. Conducting inspections under supervision; AND
3. Assisting in reviewing property inspection reports for existing properties.

OR Education: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, e.g., LL.M., if related, at an accredited college or university in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. Graduate work must be in one of the following major fields of study: architecture, engineering, building construction, or other fields related to the position to be filled. Note: You must submit a copy of your college transcript (official or unofficial) to support your claim.

OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

1. Evaluating residential or commercial building inspection plans and documents involving different construction materials or methods; AND
2. Applying established standards to evaluate the physical condition of structures and recommend improvements; AND
3. Reviewing property inspection reports for existing properties.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

1. Evaluating residential or commercial building inspection plans and documents involving different construction materials or methods; AND
2. Inspecting, reviewing, and ensuring assets meet the proposed development specifications; AND
3. Interpreting statutory and regulatory requirements related to building requirements; AND
4. Preparing and reviewing property inspection reports for existing properties.

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.

Education

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):

HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position requires extensive walking, carrying of light items, climbing stairs, standing, or driving an automobile while traveling to various properties throughout the United States and U.S. territories. Special physical demands are also required to inspect roofs, boilers, etc. when appropriate. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces such as abandoned roof tops; recurring bending, crouching, stooping or similar activities. The work may require specific but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.

The work area involves normal risks or discomforts associated with extensive travel (via air and automobile) and inspecting project sites in various climates and weather conditions. There is occasional exposure to dusty or dirty, hazardous materials/conditions and/or construction hazards which requires caution and compliance with established procedures by the incumbent while conducting site visits to properties.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

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