Assistant Secretary for Community Planning & Development, New Orleans

Assistant Secretary for Community Planning & Development

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Department: Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Agency: Assistant Secretary for Community Planning & Development
Job Announcement Number: RA-360952-DEU-DLK

SALARY RANGE:
$47,448.00 - $76,589.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, July 16, 2010 to Friday, July 30, 2010
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0301-09/11
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full TimeTerm NTE Sept. 2012
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
12
DUTY LOCATIONS:
2 vacancies - New Orleans Metro area, LA; 2 vacancies - Columbus Metro area, OH
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:
Join the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) team if you are looking for a challenging career and want to help individuals achieve the American Dream! HUD is an integral partner in revitalizing and improving communities across America. Our mission focuses on expanding homeownership, increasing access to affordable housing, strengthening communities, fighting housing discrimination, and tackling homelessness issues.

To learn more about HUD's mission and programs, click here.

Salaries: Columbus, Ohio: GS-9 = $48,695; GS-11 = $58,916 (Step 1); New Orleans, LA: GS-9 = $47,448; GS-11 = $57,408 (Step 1)

Federal status candidates may apply for this position under announcement # RA-360986-MP. Candidates that want to apply under a noncompetitive special hiring authority such as Schedule A or compensable disabled veterans must apply under the Federal status announcement.


Office Addresses:

COLUMBUS FIELD OFFICE, 200 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215


NEW ORLEANS FIELD OFFICE, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130


********Type of Appointment: Term position not to exceed September 2012. Authority: American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. ******* Please review the Other Information section for more details about Term appointments.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

* United States Citizen
* This announcement may be used to fill more than one vacancy.
* A background investigation is required for all Federal employees.
* Must meet specialized experience requirements (See Qualifications)


Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:

2 vacancies - New Orleans Metro area, LA; 2 vacancies - Columbus Metro area, OH


This position is assigned to the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD), Office of Block Grant Assistance. The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons. The primary means towards this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations. CPD seeks to encourage empowerment of local residents by helping to give them a voice in the future of their neighborhoods; stimulate the creation of community based organizations; and enhance the management skills of existing organizations so they can achieve greater production capacity.



As a Community Planning and Development Representative, you will:

* Research and advise CPD senior level staff on policy, management resources and procedural requirements to be followed in carrying out HUD's program responsibilities.
* Provide support and assistance to grantees, field offices and the public in meeting their community development needs, by providing oral and written guidance concerning interpretation of program policies and procedures, regulations and other technical materials.
* Develop guidance on program operations, reporting requirements and use of the related information systems.
* Research and analyze problems or issues concerning program requirements, and develop recommendations for solutions.
* Prepare training, materials, briefings and other report materials to HUD staff.
* Develop and implement program goals and objectives as they relate to the achievement of the management plan objectives for the various CPD programs.
* Monitor and evaluate CPD program performance, including use of HUD's information technology systems.
* Provide recommendations to CPD senior level staff to eliminate audits findings, improve program performance, and develop policy or procedural changes to enhance program performance or operations.

Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.



To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must have at least one of the following:

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Have at least one year of experience working with the implementation of the CDBG Program at the local or State level or experience working with a nonprofit or for profit organization, public interest group or in another capacity directly related to the CDBG Program; some experience with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP); AND at least one full year of experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level of Federal Service) that demonstrates comprehensive experience in at least three of the following programs: 1) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); 2) Shelter Plus Care (S&C); 3) Supportive Housing Program; 4) Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Program; 5) Brownfield's Economic Development Initiative (BEDI); 6) Empowerment Zones/renewal communities; 7) Congressional Grants; 8) Rural Housing and Economic Development; 9) Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP); 10) Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA); 11) HOME; or 12) Section 108 loan guarantee program; AND; experience analyzing programmatic or procedural materials; experience interpreting and modifying regulations, notices, guidance materials; and the ability to communicate orally and in writing. OR
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Possess a Masters or equivalent degree or two full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or JD, if related (see below). OR
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Possess a combination of a percentage of the specialized experience and a percentage of the education that when added together they equal 100 percent of the required qualification.

To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have at least one of the following:

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Have at least two years of experience working with the implementation of the CDBG Program at the local or State level or experience working with a nonprofit or for profit organization, public interest group or in another capacity directly related to the CDBG Program; some experience with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP); AND have at least one full year of experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level of Federal Service) that demonstrates comprehensive experience in at least four of the following programs: 1) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); 2) Shelter Plus Care (S&C); 3) Supportive Housing Program; 4) Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Program; 5) Brownfield's Economic Development Initiative (BEDI); 6) Empowerment Zones/renewal communities; 7) Congressional Grants; 8) Rural Housing and Economic Development; 9) Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP); 10) Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA); 11) HOME; or 12) Section 108 loan guarantee program; AND; experience analyzing programmatic or procedural materials; experience interpreting and modifying regulations, notices, guidance materials; and the ability to communicate orally and in writing. OR
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Posses a Ph.D or equivalent degree, or three years of progressively higher education leading to such as degree or LL.M related to this position (see below). OR
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Possess a combination of a percentage of the specialized experience and a percentage of the education that when added together they equal 100 percent of the required qualification.


Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience at the levels provided above if it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. Applicants substituting education for all or part of the experience requirements must submit a listing of college courses or college transcript. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

**Acceptable fields of study include: Public administration, planning or other discipline directly related to community planning and development.**

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire, and any required narratives.

CATEGORY RATING procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. Candidates will be ranked into 3 categories: Best, Better and Good. You will be assigned the appropriate quality level based on your response to the competencies identified in the Occupational Questionnaire. Please be sure to respond accurately to the statements in the Questionnaire. Verification of your responses will be completed by reviewing your responses and your resume or application. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you.



The occupational questionnaire measures your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:



* Knowledge of and experience with the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Program and knowledge and/or experience with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
* Knowledge of HUD programs, federal laws, and regulations.
* Ability to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of program issues relating to CPD policies.
* Ability to communicate in writing
* Ability to communicate orally.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link:View Assessment Questions .

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Five points may be added to the eligible ratings of veterans who: Entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; served on active duty during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992, regardless of where the person served; or, served in a military action for which they received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Ten points may be granted to the eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 percent disabled veteran; or the widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran.


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Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:

HUD offers a generous compensation package that may include such benefits as the following: competitive salaries; health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid leave and holidays; telecommuting or other flexible work schedules; transit subsidies; Student Loan Repayment Program; retirement investment options (401K-type plan); Flexible Spending Accounts; long-term care insurance; and childcare subsidies. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp .

OTHER INFORMATION:

* This position is nonexempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended.
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This position is in the bargaining unit.
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Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required.
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A Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (SF-450) will be required for certain positions. You may be asked to complete the necessary Financial Disclosure Report to meet that requirement.
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HUD is a smoke free environment.
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All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
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Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire noncitizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
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Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will be required to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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A background security investigation is required for all Federal employees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. If you are considered for selection, you will be required to complete the Declaration of Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Form available to review on the following link http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf 
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Candidate selected may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
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If position has been identified as a Testing-Designated position under HUD’s Drug-free Workplace Plan, any individual tentatively selected that does not currently occupy a Testing-Designated position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
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Positions with promotion potential will not require future competitive action for promotion to the full performance level if candidate is selected at a lower grade level.
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If you are a displaced Federal employee you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To receive this priority consideration you MUST submit a copy of the appropriate documentation such as a RIF separation notice, Standard Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, stating that you were separated by RIF, or a letter from OPM or your agency documenting your priority consideration status with your application package. You must be applying for a position at or below the grade level of the position from which you have been separated and the position must not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were separated. You must be applying for a position in the same local commuting area from which separated. You must provide all required information specified in the vacancy announcement, e.g. narrative statements, appraisals, etc. Failure to comply with ALL of the instructions in the vacancy announcement will result in non-consideration for the vacancy. Additionally, you must be determined to be 'Well-Qualified' for the position. 'Well-Qualified' means an eligible employee who meets all eligibility and qualification requirements (including any selective placement factors) and obtains at least 80% of the maximum quality ranking factor points that can be awarded during the ranking process.
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This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing personnel representative. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
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HUD employees are prohibited from owning Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities and from owning or acquiring property subsidized by Section 8 tenancies. HUD employees are also prohibited from the active participation in a business dealing with or related to real estate. This includes the sale and management of real estate. These interests are prohibited under the HUD Supplemental Standards of Conduct regulation at 5 CFR 7501. Certain HUD employees are required to file a financial disclosure report.

*******Type of Appointment: Term appointment not to exceed September 2012. Authority: American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. ***********



Information about Term Appointments:

· Eligible for benefits such as retirement, health benefits, life insurance and leave accruals.

· Eligible for within grade increases and annual cost of living adjustments in salary.

· First year of service as a Term is a probationary period.

· Does not confer competitive status to apply for government only job postings.

· Eligible for any work-life conveniences available in the particular office such as flexible work schedules, transit subsidies and telecommuting.

· Not eligible for severance pay upon the expiration of the appointment.




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How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:

1. Your resume/and or application; AND

2. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, AND

3. All supporting documents listed in the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section.



The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, July 30, 2010. Failure to provide required information shall be disqualifying under the competitive process.



To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the bottom of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Ensure that your click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.



Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.



To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page

http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID RR360952. Fax your documents with this cover to 1-478-757-3144.



If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the complete occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf, and

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required:

* Resume or application.
* Responses to the questionnaire.
* If you are applying for Veterans Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming on your resume and you MUST submit evidence of eligibility, such as: DD-214 or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate. Click here for information on veterans preference.
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If you are a Federal employee (Status applicants with career or career-conditional status or reinstatement eligibility) submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50, which shows tenure group, position and grade.
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Transcripts (if qualifying on the basis of education).

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY the requested/required documents. Failure to provide required documents will be disqualifying under the competitive process.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Diane Keeley
Phone: (202)402-4568
Email: DIANE.L.KEELEY@HUD.GOV Agency Information:
HUD SC Branch 1 Field HR Office
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
USA


WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After the announcement has closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your eligibility, qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Please use your USAJobs account to monitor the status of your application. If you are referred to the selecting official for further consideration you may be contacted for an interview.