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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HUD'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), Office of Native American Programs (ONAP), Grants Evaluation Division. 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.

As a/an Supervisory Grants Evaluation Spec, you will:

• Plan and supervise the technical functions and administrative duties of the AO Grants Evaluation Specialists. Monitor and evaluate performance of AO Grants Evaluation Division personnel. Where necessary, consult with the AO Administrator, Program and National Offices and the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native American Programs with respect to program issues and resource needs. Coordinate administrative issues with the AO Administrator and Field Office Administrative Division. Provide accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide on-going assistance to AO Administrator in resolving Division grievances, reviewing, and approving disciplinary actions of Division staff, managing travel, staff, and equipment resources, and identifying skills gaps and training needs of Division staff.
• Allocate the Division staffing and resources appropriately to meet demands of the grant's evaluation workload assigned to the Division. Monitor the workload of the Division and utilize the Virtual Office and the support of the OGE to adjust resources and staff to workload fluctuations.
• Supervise the technical assistance efforts to Indian tribes and TDHEs by directing and monitoring the Division's responses to questions concerning compliance requirements, and the development of tailored packages to address specific needs. Coordinate all technical assistance efforts with the AO Grants Administration Division Director.
• Direct AO Grants Evaluation Division in the implementation of national policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines with regard to the monitoring and evaluation of all applicable program recipients. Provide guidance to AO Grants Evaluation Specialists, Indian tribes and TDHEs regarding the interpretation and application of program policies and procedures.
• Manage and coordinate the risk assessment process to determine priorities for monitoring and the provision of technical assistance. Serve as committee member to rate and rank risks of all tribes and prioritize' and allocate resources for grants evaluation activities on a national scale.

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Conditions of employment

The official duty station for this position will be in Anchorage, Alaska. 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.
• 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."

• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

Qualifications

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

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level, 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 interpreting grant policy; AND

- Experience administering and managing discretionary grants to public and private organizations; AND

- Experience implementing and interpreting government or organizational financial policies.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Relocation incentive will not be paid.
• Recruitment incentive will not be paid.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• This position is 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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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