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Director of Planning and Economic Development, Van Buren Charter Township - Belleville MI



Van Buren Charter Township
Professional Area: 
Community / Economic Development
Government / Policy
Housing
Planning / Land Use
Zoning Administration
Experience: 
5-7 years
Contact person: 
Linda Combs
Phone: 
734-699-8910
Fax: 
734-699-8952
Email: 
klamothe@vanburen-mi.org
Location: 
Belleville, MI  Michigan  48111
United States
Van Buren Charter Township, Wayne County, Michigan is seeking a Director of Planning and Economic Development with significant experience in local planning and economic development.
Under the direction of the Township Supervisor, the Director will be responsible for the overall direction and management of the department and performs responsible professional and administrative work in planning, reviewing, organizing and coordinating development activities.  The Director is also responsible for the Building Department, ordinance enforcement operations and direction of environmental matters. 

This position requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in support of projects and experience in planning, project management and facilitation of multiple projects.
The position requires attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot problems that arise during the course of a project. Candidates must demonstrate superior analytical, organizational, and interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates exhibiting significant levels of experience in planning, project management, and support to advisory and policy committees are preferred.

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Environmental Science or related field and a minimum five years of related work experience. The salary range will be negotiated depending on qualifications and experience.
The Township offers a comprehensive benefits package.  A detailed job description with minimum requirements can be found online at: 
Van Buren Charter Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Submit cover letter, resume and salary history to:  Township Supervisor – Charter Township of Van Buren – 46425 Tyler Road, Belleville, Michigan 48111, or email klamothe@vanburen-mi.org
Applications accepted until April 21, 2013.

Temp. Project Manager, We Choose Health/Active Trans - Chicago


Job Description – Temporary, full-time
Project Manager – We Choose Health
Project Period: April 1 – September 29, 2013

Summary
We Choose Health is a multi-year Illinois Department of Public Health initiative to encourage and support the implementation of proactive health programs that fall under three categories: Healthy Eating and Active Living; Smoke-free Living; and Healthy and Safe Built Environment. Active Transportation Alliance has been selected as a technical assistance provider for We Choose Health to help implement strategies surrounding the built environment. The Project Manager will work to establish and manage a 6-month contractual program for communities in northern, central and southern Illinois that wish to improve active transportation through developing Complete Streets policies, School Travel Plans, bicycle parking and improved safety signage. 

NOTE: This is a temporary, approximately 6-month full-time position. Successful candidates will commit to staying on for the full 6 months.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

RFP development and review
Develop request for proposals (RFP) for dissemination to potential sub consultant communities
Develop informational flyers
Review and score proposals
Select and notify successful sub consultant communities

Sub consultant management
Execute agreements with successful sub consultant communities
Communicate with sub consultant communities regarding all contractual expectations, timelines and deliverables
Administer all contractual paperwork, including billing
Ensure that deliverables are met

Training
Participate in site-based trainings in northern, central and southern Illinois
Coordinate training logistics
Qualifying Experience
Demonstrated project management experience required.
Interest in walking, bicycling and transit policies and planning approaches.
Superior communication skills, including written, presentational and media-related.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be willing to travel throughout Illinois.
Benefits: Active Transportation Alliance does not provide benefits for temporary employees.

Timeline: This position is available immediately. Priority will be given to resumes submitted by April 10, 2013.

For consideration:

Send a resume and cover letter to  HYPERLINK "mailto:Cathy@activetrans.org" Cathy@activetrans.org. You must include the words ‘We Choose Health’ in the subject line. Electronic submissions only; no mailed or faxed submissions will be accepted. No phone calls, please.

The Active Transportation Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex, age or any other protected classification.

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Various Openings at Metra - Chicago


Posting Period
March 22 – April 5, 2013


DBE Generalist – Community Liaison

Summary of Duties
Reporting to the Director, DBE, assists in the development of interactive communication of programs between Metra’s OBDCR, and various communities and interest groups. Develops participatory community outreach strategies. Writes and produces presentation materials for various business meetings. Maintains the OBDCR outreach calendar and content. Oversees the ordering, delivering, and cost control of public information and promotional items. Conducts and compiles satisfaction surveys. Monitors internet blogs and social media for feedback about Metra services and drafts responses. Provides written and graphic support for preparation of periodic reports. Maintains current records of publicity and effective public relation programs. Servers as a customer service liaison to the public. Works with other Metra staff in preparing project specific communications, promotional items, and media related events. Builds awareness of programs through speaking engagements, marketing tools, and media outlets. Performs all other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
(1) Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related discipline OR in lieu of degree, any combination of  community relations, customer service and/or program development or related experience and education that equal four (4) years.
In addition to # 1, must have five (5) years of experience in community relations, customer service and/or program development.
Must have knowledge of Title VI, state and local procedures and guidelines related to DBE.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Must be able to work with sensitive information while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Must have strong interpersonal skills in dealing with external groups and/or organizations.
Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

Other Important Information
Subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment history, vehicle and criminal history.
Only resumes with salary history will be considered. 
Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.
Relocation is not available for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:

E-mail:   HYPERLINK "mailto:jobs@metrarr.com" jobs@metrarr.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661

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Posting Period
March 22 – April 5, 2013


Temp Administrator

Summary of Duties
Reporting directly to the Manager, Fleet Maintenance, administers and maintains accurate records, appointments and repair histories for the entire fleet of 500 vehicles. Performs administrative tasks for the Fleet Maintenance Division while ensuring Fleet Maintenance records and files are updated and accurate. Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information and files. Maintains filing systems and files vehicle information which includes:   purchase orders, change orders, repair invoices FRA inspections, OSHA inspections, and police reports. Maintains current, accurate and complete inventory records, reconciles discrepancies and prepares reports. Prepares and types general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, purchase orders, and other related documents. Revises and updates records and various Fleet reports and spreadsheets. Copies invoices and supporting documentation as needed.  Inputs data using Microsoft Word and Excel. Assists in the preparation of monthly mileage reports using Microsoft Excel for Management. Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Must possess a High School diploma OR GED equivalent.
Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in an administrative support role or as a customer service representative.
Must type a minimum of 25 words per minute.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must have a demonstrated knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheets, graphs and charts.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with maintenance and repairs of gasoline and diesel vehicles preferred.
Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals of all levels within the organization.
Ability to multi-task while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.  

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

Other Important Information
Subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment history, vehicle and criminal history.
Only resumes with salary history will be considered. 
Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.
Relocation is not available for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:

E-mail:   HYPERLINK "mailto:jobs@metrarr.com" jobs@metrarr.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661

Asst. Sec. for Community Planning & Dev., HUD - Various Locations; 6 Openings


Job Title:CPD Representative
Department:Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Agency:Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
Job Announcement Number:H13-DE-864640-DLM

SALARY RANGE:

$57,408.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 to Monday, April 01, 2013

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0301-11/12

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

12

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Birmingham, AL United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Join the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Team, if you are looking for a challenging career opportunity and want to be an impact player helping individuals achieve the American Dream!  HUD is an integral partner in revitalizing and improving communities across America. 
This is a re-advertisement of vacancy announcement of H13-DE-833008-DLM, to correct the specialized experience statement and on-line questionnaire; if you wish to be considered you must re-apply.

HUD offers a broad array of benefits and program activities to develop your career, such as:  professional development opportunities; work assignments that may consist of projects related to different housing program; advanced technology; networking opportunities; and recognition and award for creativity, exceptional performance, and teamwork.
Our mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.  HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.  For more information about HUD's mission, activities, and careers, please visit our website at:  http://www.hud.gov/ .
You may apply to this position if you are a United States Citizen.
This position is with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, located at:  Birmingham Field Office, 950 22nd St. North; Suite 900; Birmingham, AL  35203
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Recruitment Incentive may be offered. 
One or more selections may be made using this vacancy announcement.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • Selective Service Registration if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.

DUTIES:

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As a Community Planning and Development (CPD) Representative you will:

  • Review and conduct analyses of applications and/or performance reports for assigned CPD grantees and make recommendations to supervisors. Identifies deficiencies and/or issues and recommend alternative resolutions to the supervisor(s).
  • Utilize a variety of computer software data systems in preparing and analyzing reports, processing and tracking information, preforming monitoring functions, and disseminating information for program grant administration processes, and other CPD program functions.
  • Review and conduct performance assessments through the analysis of grantee submissions, review of performance reports and utilize other available methodologies such as computer based systems; and provides written assessments of results.
  • Collaborate with local communities by actively participating in on-site meetings that includes a variety of local officials, stakeholders, general public and other interested parties; and continuously building and maintaining a collaborative relationship with grantees, client communities, and cross program disciplines.
  • Provide general information, advice and guidance, and technical support to other staff members in the implementation of policies and procedures, as well as in monitoring, evaluating and analyzing performances, data and requirements in assigned areas.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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For the GS-11: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system: Experience may have been gained in the public or private sector and must include experience with community development programs such as providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; participating in monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve maximum utilization of funds; handling community development activities for a local agency including grants, loans and other projects and ensuring that applications funded are eligible and meet program requirements; conducting reviews and working with the local agency officials to correct aspects of the operation that are not consistent with the federal requirements.
For the GS-12: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system: Experience may have been gained in the private or public sector and must include thorough and comprehensive experience with community development programs such as serving as a liaison to state or local governments in providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve maximum utilization of funds; responsibility for handling community development activities for a local agency including grants, loan and other projects and ensuring that applications funded are eligible and meet program requirements; independently conducting reviews and negotiating with the local agency officials to correct aspects of the operation that are not consistent with federal requirements.

GS-11: You may substitute a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M. for experience at the GS-11 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours.
Combining Experience and Education:To combine your education and experience, you must convert each to a percentage, and then add the percentages. The combined total of your percentage of education and experience must equal at least 100% in order to qualify. If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, divide the number of graduate semester hours by 18. To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experience. Add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100%.
Foreign Education:   If you are using education completed in a foreign college or university to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.
Additional information on qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standard 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:

Human Resources will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) will be rated between 70 and 100 based on your responses to the online assessment questionnaire.  If you are eligible for placement under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility, you must earn a score that places you in the Best Qualified group to be considered qualified.  The KSAs for this position are:

  • Ability to deal effectively with HUD clients, local government officials, citizen groups, or public at large on programmatic or technical.
  • Ability to gather and analyze facts and data, identify needs and develop a plan to address identified issues, and provides consultative advice.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and informatively in writing.
  • Ability to use automated systems such as Excel and other database management systems to retrieve, analyze, and manage program data.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
  1. Best Qualified:  Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria. 
  2. Better Qualified:  Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
  3. Qualified:  Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.   
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:  If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible.  Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at:  http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp .  To be considered qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Best Qualified category for this position, as described above.  In addition, you must submit supporting documentation listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Veterans:  Veterans with 5 point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify.  Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.  For information on veterans' preference, please see:  http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.asp

BENEFITS:

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HUD offers competitive starting salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)), Flexible spending Account, retirement plan, life and long-term care insurance, Employee Assistance Program, personal leave days and paid Federal holidays.  Other benefits may include:  flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.  HUD is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities.  For more information, go to http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background Investigation:  To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, HUD requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.  To meet these standards, selected applicants must successfully complete and maintain a background investigation.  Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Travel:  None
Promotion Potential:  There is no obligation to provide future promotions to you if you are selected.  Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and supervisory approval. 
Probationary Period:  All employees new to the Federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent Federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.  Current and former Federal employees may also be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
New appointees to the Federal service or to HUD may be subject to removal for failure to complete the probationary period.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):  Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Position:  Yes
Selective Service Registration:  All male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the selective service system.  Please visit https://www.sss.gov/ for more information.
Time After Competitive Appointment:  Applicants applying under Merit promotion must have completed three months of civilian service after a competitive appointment by the closing date of the announcement in order to be considered. (Regulation 5 CFR 330.501).
HUD employees are prohibited under Section 7501.104, 5 Code of Federal Regulations from directly or indirectly owning, acquiring, or receiving:
*Federal Housing Authority debentures or certificate of claim;
*Financial interest in a project, including any single family dwelling or unit subsidized by HUD, or which is subject to a note or mortgage insured by HUD;
*Section 8 subsidies to or on behalf of a tenant of property you, your spouse, or a dependent child owns.
Additional information and exceptions are located at:  http://hudatwork.hud.gov/po/c/UpdatedSuppRegSOC.cfm

HUD provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Representative listed on the vacancy announcement.  The decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

HOW TO APPLY:

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To begin your online application, click the "Apply Online' button and follow the prompts to register or sign into Application Manager.  Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation.  Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information.  All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday, April 01, 2013.
You are not required to submit official documentation as part of your application package.  However, if selected, you must provide the required official documentation prior to appointment.
We strongly encourage you to apply online.  If you are unable to upload your supporting documents, please complete and use the cover page located at http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and fax them to 1-478-757-3144.  Please include on the cover sheet the following information:  the vacancy ID 864640, your SSN, the name you used to complete your assessment questionnaire, and your address.  If your documents were successfully uploaded into Application Manager, it is not necessary for you to fax those documents. 
If you are unable to apply online, please follow the steps below.
1.      Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
2.      Print this 1203 FX form, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf , and provide your responses to the assessment questionnaire
3.      Fax the completed 1203 FX form along with any required and supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If any part of your application is not received, it will be evaluated solely on the information available.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Resume:  A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and must be in English.  It must contain your full name, address, phone number, the last four digits of your Social Security Number, a detailed description of your duties and the dates you performed them (MM/DD/YY), as well as your work schedule and salary.
  • Completed online self-assessment questionnaire.
  • Transcripts are required if basing any part of your qualifications on education or there is a positive education requirement.  Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials.  For a listing of accrediting agencies, please see http://www.naces.org/members.htm
  • Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility:  You must submit a separate notice; SF-50; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp .
  • Veterans Preference:  To apply veteran's preference you must submit the following proof of eligibility:
  1. Five Point Preference:  DD Form 214 showing dates you served, type of discharge, and any campaign badges or expeditionary medals you may have earned.
  2. Ten Point Preference:  DD Form 214, as described above, and supporting documentation as listed on the Standard Form 15 (application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference).  Click this link for a copy of the SF-15:  http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF-15.pdf.
  3. If you are currently serving on active duty.  A statement of service from your unit identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave.  If selected for this position, your preference will be verified using your separation DD Form 214, as described above.  For more information about Veteran's Preference, please click this link:  http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp .
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans documentation, completed assessment) is received and accurate.    Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.  Please ensure that all documents are legible.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or e-mail.  The address below is for inquiries only.  You may apply more than once; however, only your most recent application will be used.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Drasha L. Martin
Phone: (202)402-2457
TDD: (202)708-1455
Email: DRASHA.L.MARTIN@HUD.GOV
Agency Information:
HQ EPMD Delegated Examining Unit
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC
20410
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the job announcement has closed, Human Resources will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and/or interviews.  You will be notified by e-mail upon completion of each step.  Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.  To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status" and then click "More Information".  If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the vacancy.
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Job Title:CPD Representative
Department:Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Agency:Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
Job Announcement Number:H13-DE-864643-DLM

SALARY RANGE:

$57,408.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 to Monday, April 01, 2013

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0301-11/12

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

12

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Columbia, SC United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Join the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Team, if you are looking for a challenging career opportunity and want to be an impact player helping individuals achieve the American Dream!  HUD is an integral partner in revitalizing and improving communities across America. 
This position is a re-advertisement of vacancy announcement H13-DE-833334-DLM, to correct the specialized experience statment and on-line questionnaire; if you wish to be considered you must re-apply.

HUD offers a broad array of benefits and program activities to develop your career, such as:  professional development opportunities; work assignments that may consist of projects related to different housing program; advanced technology; networking opportunities; and recognition and award for creativity, exceptional performance, and teamwork.
Our mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.  HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.  For more information about HUD's mission, activities, and careers, please visit our website at:  http://www.hud.gov/ .
You may apply to this position if you are a United States Citizen.
This position is with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, located at:  Columbia Field Office, 1835 Assembly St.; 13th Flr.; Columbia, SC  29201
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Recruitment Incentive may be offered. 
One or more selections may be made using this vacancy announcement.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • Selective Service Registration if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.

DUTIES:

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As a Community Planning and Development (CPD) Representative you will:

  • Review and conduct analyses of applications and/or performance reports for assigned CPD grantees and make recommendations to supervisors. Identifies deficiencies and/or issues and recommend alternative resolutions to the supervisor(s).
  • Utilize a variety of computer software data systems in preparing and analyzing reports, processing and tracking information, preforming monitoring functions, and disseminating information for program grant administration processes, and other CPD program functions.
  • Review and conduct performance assessments through the analysis of grantee submissions, review of performance reports and utilize other available methodologies such as computer based systems; and provides written assessments of results.
  • Collaborate with local communities by actively participating in on-site meetings that includes a variety of local officials, stakeholders, general public and other interested parties; and continuously building and maintaining a collaborative relationship with grantees, client communities, and cross program disciplines.
  • Provide general information, advice and guidance, and technical support to other staff members in the implementation of policies and procedures, as well as in monitoring, evaluating and analyzing performances, data and requirements in assigned areas.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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For the GS-11: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system: Experience may have been gained in the public or private sector and must include experience with community development programs such as providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; participating in monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve maximum utilization of funds; handling community development activities for a local agency including grants, loans and other projects and ensuring that applications funded are eligible and meet program requirements; conducting reviews and working with the local agency officials to correct aspects of the operation that are not consistent with the federal requirements.

For the GS-12: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system: Experience may have been gained in the private or public sector and must include thorough and comprehensive experience with community development programs such as serving as a liaison to state or local governments in providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve maximum utilization of funds; responsibility for handling community development activities for a local agency including grants, loan and other projects and ensuring that applications funded are eligible and meet program requirements; independently conducting reviews and negotiating with the local agency officials to correct aspects of the operation that are not consistent with federal requirements.

GS-11: You may substitute a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M. for experience at the GS-11 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours.
Combining Experience and Education:To combine your education and experience, you must convert each to a percentage, and then add the percentages. The combined total of your percentage of education and experience must equal at least 100% in order to qualify. If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, divide the number of graduate semester hours by 18. To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experience. Add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100%.
Foreign Education:   If you are using education completed in a foreign college or university to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.
Additional information on qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standard 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:

Human Resources will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) will be rated between 70 and 100 based on your responses to the online assessment questionnaire.  If you are eligible for placement under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility, you must earn a score that places you in the Best Qualified group to be considered qualified.  The KSAs for this position are:

  • Ability to deal effectively with HUD clients, local government officials, citizen groups, or the public at large on programmatic or technical.
  • Ability to gather and analyze facts and data, identify needs and develop a plan to address identified issues, and provide consultative advice.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and informatively in writing.
  • Ability to use automated systems such as Excel and other database management systems to retrieve, analyze, and manage program data.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
  1. Best Qualified:  Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria. 
  2. Better Qualified:  Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
  3. Qualified:  Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.   
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:  If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible.  Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at:  http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp .  To be considered qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Best Qualified category for this position, as described above.  In addition, you must submit supporting documentation listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Veterans:  Veterans with 5 point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify.  Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.  For information on veterans' preference, please see:  http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.asp

BENEFITS:

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HUD offers competitive starting salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)), Flexible spending Account, retirement plan, life and long-term care insurance, Employee Assistance Program, personal leave days and paid Federal holidays.  Other benefits may include:  flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.  HUD is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities.  For more information, go to http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background Investigation:  To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, HUD requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.  To meet these standards, selected applicants must successfully complete and maintain a background investigation.  Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Travel:  None
Promotion Potential:  There is no obligation to provide future promotions to you if you are selected.  Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and supervisory approval. 
Probationary Period:  All employees new to the Federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent Federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.  Current and former Federal employees may also be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
New appointees to the Federal service or to HUD may be subject to removal for failure to complete the probationary period.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):  Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Position:  Yes
Selective Service Registration:  All male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the selective service system.  Please visit https://www.sss.gov/ for more information.
Time After Competitive Appointment:  Applicants applying under Merit promotion must have completed three months of civilian service after a competitive appointment by the closing date of the announcement in order to be considered. (Regulation 5 CFR 330.501).
HUD employees are prohibited under Section 7501.104, 5 Code of Federal Regulations from directly or indirectly owning, acquiring, or receiving:
*Federal Housing Authority debentures or certificate of claim;
*Financial interest in a project, including any single family dwelling or unit subsidized by HUD, or which is subject to a note or mortgage insured by HUD;
*Section 8 subsidies to or on behalf of a tenant of property you, your spouse, or a dependent child owns.
Additional information and exceptions are located at:  http://hudatwork.hud.gov/po/c/UpdatedSuppRegSOC.cfm

HUD provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Representative listed on the vacancy announcement.  The decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

HOW TO APPLY:

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To begin your online application, click the "Apply Online' button and follow the prompts to register or sign into Application Manager.  Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation.  Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information.  All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday, April 01, 2013.
You are not required to submit official documentation as part of your application package.  However, if selected, you must provide the required official documentation prior to appointment.
We strongly encourage you to apply online.  If you are unable to upload your supporting documents, please complete and use the cover page located at http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and fax them to 1-478-757-3144.  Please include on the cover sheet the following information:  the vacancy ID 864643, your SSN, the name you used to complete your assessment questionnaire, and your address.  If your documents were successfully uploaded into Application Manager, it is not necessary for you to fax those documents. 
If you are unable to apply online, please follow the steps below.
1.      Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
2.      Print this 1203 FX form, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf , and provide your responses to the assessment questionnaire
3.      Fax the completed 1203 FX form along with any required and supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If any part of your application is not received, it will be evaluated solely on the information available.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Resume:  A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and must be in English.  It must contain your full name, address, phone number, the last four digits of your Social Security Number, a detailed description of your duties and the dates you performed them (MM/DD/YY), as well as your work schedule and salary.
  • Completed online self-assessment questionnaire.
  • Transcripts are required if basing any part of your qualifications on education or there is a positive education requirement.  Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials.  For a listing of accrediting agencies, please see http://www.naces.org/members.htm
  • Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility:  You must submit a separate notice; SF-50; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp .
  • Veterans Preference:  To apply veteran's preference you must submit the following proof of eligibility:
  1. Five Point Preference:  DD Form 214 showing dates you served, type of discharge, and any campaign badges or expeditionary medals you may have earned.
  2. Ten Point Preference:  DD Form 214, as described above, and supporting documentation as listed on the Standard Form 15 (application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference).  Click this link for a copy of the SF-15:  http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF-15.pdf.
  3. If you are currently serving on active duty.  A statement of service from your unit identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave.  If selected for this position, your preference will be verified using your separation DD Form 214, as described above.  For more information about Veteran's Preference, please click this link:  http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp .
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans documentation, completed assessment) is received and accurate.    Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.  Please ensure that all documents are legible.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or e-mail.  The address below is for inquiries only.  You may apply more than once; however, only your most recent application will be used.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Drasha L. Martin
Phone: (202)402-2457
TDD: (202)708-1455
Email: DRASHA.L.MARTIN@HUD.GOV
Agency Information:
HQ EPMD Delegated Examining Unit
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC
20410
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the job announcement has closed, Human Resources will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and/or interviews.  You will be notified by e-mail upon completion of each step.  Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.  To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status" and then click "More Information".  If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the vacancy.
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Job Title:CPD Representative
Department:Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Agency:Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
Job Announcement Number:H13-DE-864643-DLM

SALARY RANGE:

$57,408.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 to Monday, April 01, 2013

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0301-11/12

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

12

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Columbia, SC United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Join the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Team, if you are looking for a challenging career opportunity and want to be an impact player helping individuals achieve the American Dream!  HUD is an integral partner in revitalizing and improving communities across America. 
This position is a re-advertisement of vacancy announcement H13-DE-833334-DLM, to correct the specialized experience statment and on-line questionnaire; if you wish to be considered you must re-apply.

HUD offers a broad array of benefits and program activities to develop your career, such as:  professional development opportunities; work assignments that may consist of projects related to different housing program; advanced technology; networking opportunities; and recognition and award for creativity, exceptional performance, and teamwork.
Our mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.  HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.  For more information about HUD's mission, activities, and careers, please visit our website at:  http://www.hud.gov/ .
You may apply to this position if you are a United States Citizen.
This position is with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, located at:  Columbia Field Office, 1835 Assembly St.; 13th Flr.; Columbia, SC  29201
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Recruitment Incentive may be offered. 
One or more selections may be made using this vacancy announcement.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • Selective Service Registration if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.

DUTIES:

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As a Community Planning and Development (CPD) Representative you will:

  • Review and conduct analyses of applications and/or performance reports for assigned CPD grantees and make recommendations to supervisors. Identifies deficiencies and/or issues and recommend alternative resolutions to the supervisor(s).
  • Utilize a variety of computer software data systems in preparing and analyzing reports, processing and tracking information, preforming monitoring functions, and disseminating information for program grant administration processes, and other CPD program functions.
  • Review and conduct performance assessments through the analysis of grantee submissions, review of performance reports and utilize other available methodologies such as computer based systems; and provides written assessments of results.
  • Collaborate with local communities by actively participating in on-site meetings that includes a variety of local officials, stakeholders, general public and other interested parties; and continuously building and maintaining a collaborative relationship with grantees, client communities, and cross program disciplines.
  • Provide general information, advice and guidance, and technical support to other staff members in the implementation of policies and procedures, as well as in monitoring, evaluating and analyzing performances, data and requirements in assigned areas.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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For the GS-11: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system: Experience may have been gained in the public or private sector and must include experience with community development programs such as providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; participating in monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve maximum utilization of funds; handling community development activities for a local agency including grants, loans and other projects and ensuring that applications funded are eligible and meet program requirements; conducting reviews and working with the local agency officials to correct aspects of the operation that are not consistent with the federal requirements.

For the GS-12: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system: Experience may have been gained in the private or public sector and must include thorough and comprehensive experience with community development programs such as serving as a liaison to state or local governments in providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve maximum utilization of funds; responsibility for handling community development activities for a local agency including grants, loan and other projects and ensuring that applications funded are eligible and meet program requirements; independently conducting reviews and negotiating with the local agency officials to correct aspects of the operation that are not consistent with federal requirements.

GS-11: You may substitute a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M. for experience at the GS-11 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours.
Combining Experience and Education:To combine your education and experience, you must convert each to a percentage, and then add the percentages. The combined total of your percentage of education and experience must equal at least 100% in order to qualify. If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, divide the number of graduate semester hours by 18. To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experience. Add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100%.
Foreign Education:   If you are using education completed in a foreign college or university to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.
Additional information on qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standard 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:

Human Resources will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) will be rated between 70 and 100 based on your responses to the online assessment questionnaire.  If you are eligible for placement under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility, you must earn a score that places you in the Best Qualified group to be considered qualified.  The KSAs for this position are:

  • Ability to deal effectively with HUD clients, local government officials, citizen groups, or the public at large on programmatic or technical.
  • Ability to gather and analyze facts and data, identify needs and develop a plan to address identified issues, and provide consultative advice.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and informatively in writing.
  • Ability to use automated systems such as Excel and other database management systems to retrieve, analyze, and manage program data.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
  1. Best Qualified:  Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria. 
  2. Better Qualified:  Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
  3. Qualified:  Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.   
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:  If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible.  Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at:  http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp .  To be considered qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Best Qualified category for this position, as described above.  In addition, you must submit supporting documentation listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Veterans:  Veterans with 5 point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify.  Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.  For information on veterans' preference, please see:  http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.asp

BENEFITS:

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HUD offers competitive starting salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)), Flexible spending Account, retirement plan, life and long-term care insurance, Employee Assistance Program, personal leave days and paid Federal holidays.  Other benefits may include:  flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.  HUD is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities.  For more information, go to http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background Investigation:  To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, HUD requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.  To meet these standards, selected applicants must successfully complete and maintain a background investigation.  Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Travel:  None
Promotion Potential:  There is no obligation to provide future promotions to you if you are selected.  Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and supervisory approval. 
Probationary Period:  All employees new to the Federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent Federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.  Current and former Federal employees may also be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
New appointees to the Federal service or to HUD may be subject to removal for failure to complete the probationary period.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):  Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Position:  Yes
Selective Service Registration:  All male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the selective service system.  Please visit https://www.sss.gov/ for more information.
Time After Competitive Appointment:  Applicants applying under Merit promotion must have completed three months of civilian service after a competitive appointment by the closing date of the announcement in order to be considered. (Regulation 5 CFR 330.501).
HUD employees are prohibited under Section 7501.104, 5 Code of Federal Regulations from directly or indirectly owning, acquiring, or receiving:
*Federal Housing Authority debentures or certificate of claim;
*Financial interest in a project, including any single family dwelling or unit subsidized by HUD, or which is subject to a note or mortgage insured by HUD;
*Section 8 subsidies to or on behalf of a tenant of property you, your spouse, or a dependent child owns.
Additional information and exceptions are located at:  http://hudatwork.hud.gov/po/c/UpdatedSuppRegSOC.cfm

HUD provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Representative listed on the vacancy announcement.  The decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

HOW TO APPLY:

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To begin your online application, click the "Apply Online' button and follow the prompts to register or sign into Application Manager.  Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation.  Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information.  All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday, April 01, 2013.
You are not required to submit official documentation as part of your application package.  However, if selected, you must provide the required official documentation prior to appointment.
We strongly encourage you to apply online.  If you are unable to upload your supporting documents, please complete and use the cover page located at http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and fax them to 1-478-757-3144.  Please include on the cover sheet the following information:  the vacancy ID 864643, your SSN, the name you used to complete your assessment questionnaire, and your address.  If your documents were successfully uploaded into Application Manager, it is not necessary for you to fax those documents. 
If you are unable to apply online, please follow the steps below.
1.      Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
2.      Print this 1203 FX form, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf , and provide your responses to the assessment questionnaire
3.      Fax the completed 1203 FX form along with any required and supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If any part of your application is not received, it will be evaluated solely on the information available.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Resume:  A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and must be in English.  It must contain your full name, address, phone number, the last four digits of your Social Security Number, a detailed description of your duties and the dates you performed them (MM/DD/YY), as well as your work schedule and salary.
  • Completed online self-assessment questionnaire.
  • Transcripts are required if basing any part of your qualifications on education or there is a positive education requirement.  Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials.  For a listing of accrediting agencies, please see http://www.naces.org/members.htm
  • Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility:  You must submit a separate notice; SF-50; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp .
  • Veterans Preference:  To apply veteran's preference you must submit the following proof of eligibility:
  1. Five Point Preference:  DD Form 214 showing dates you served, type of discharge, and any campaign badges or expeditionary medals you may have earned.
  2. Ten Point Preference:  DD Form 214, as described above, and supporting documentation as listed on the Standard Form 15 (application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference).  Click this link for a copy of the SF-15:  http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF-15.pdf.
  3. If you are currently serving on active duty.  A statement of service from your unit identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave.  If selected for this position, your preference will be verified using your separation DD Form 214, as described above.  For more information about Veteran's Preference, please click this link:  http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp .
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans documentation, completed assessment) is received and accurate.    Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.  Please ensure that all documents are legible.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or e-mail.  The address below is for inquiries only.  You may apply more than once; however, only your most recent application will be used.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Drasha L. Martin
Phone: (202)402-2457
TDD: (202)708-1455
Email: DRASHA.L.MARTIN@HUD.GOV
Agency Information:
HQ EPMD Delegated Examining Unit
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC
20410
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the job announcement has closed, Human Resources will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and/or interviews.  You will be notified by e-mail upon completion of each step.  Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.  To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status" and then click "More Information".  If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the vacancy.
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Job Title:CPD Representative
Department:Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Agency:Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
Job Announcement Number:H13-DE-864646-DLM

SALARY RANGE:

$57,669.00 to $89,858.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 to Monday, April 01, 2013

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0301-11/12

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

12

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Indianapolis, IN United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Join the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Team, if you are looking for a challenging career opportunity and want to be an impact player helping individuals achieve the American Dream!  HUD is an integral partner in revitalizing and improving communities across America. 
This position is a re-advertisement of vacancy announcement H13-DE-833348-DLM, to correct the specialized experience statement and on-line questionnaire; if you wish to be considered you must re-apply.

HUD offers a broad array of benefits and program activities to develop your career, such as:  professional development opportunities; work assignments that may consist of projects related to different housing program; advanced technology; networking opportunities; and recognition and award for creativity, exceptional performance, and teamwork.
Our mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.  HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.  For more information about HUD's mission, activities, and careers, please visit our website at:  http://www.hud.gov/ .
You may apply to this position if you are a United States Citizen.
This position is with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, located at:  Indianapolis Field Office, 151 North Delaware St.; Suite 1200; Indianapolis, IN  46204
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Recruitment Incentive may be offered. 
One or more selections may be made using this vacancy announcement.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • Selective Service Registration if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.

DUTIES:

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As a Community Planning and Development (CPD) Representative you will:

  • Review and conduct analyses of applications and/or performance reports for assigned CPD grantees and make recommendations to supervisors. Identifies deficiencies and/or issues and recommend alternative resolutions to the supervisor(s).
  • Utilize a variety of computer software data systems in preparing and analyzing reports, processing and tracking information, preforming monitoring functions, and disseminating information for program grant administration processes, and other CPD program functions.
  • Review and conduct performance assessments through the analysis of grantee submissions, review of performance reports and utilize other available methodologies such as computer based systems; and provides written assessments of results.
  • Collaborate with local communities by actively participating in on-site meetings that includes a variety of local officials, stakeholders, general public and other interested parties; and continuously building and maintaining a collaborative relationship with grantees, client communities, and cross program disciplines.
  • Provide general information, advice and guidance, and technical support to other staff members in the implementation of policies and procedures, as well as in monitoring, evaluating and analyzing performances, data and requirements in assigned areas.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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For the GS-11: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system: Experience may have been gained in the public or private sector and must include experience with community development programs such as providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; participating in monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve maximum utilization of funds; handling community development activities for a local agency including grants, loans and other projects and ensuring that applications funded are eligible and meet program requirements; conducting reviews and working with the local agency officials to correct aspects of the operation that are not consistent with the federal requirements.
For the GS-12: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system: Experience may have been gained in the private or public sector and must include thorough and comprehensive experience with community development programs such as serving as a liaison to state or local governments in providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve maximum utilization of funds; responsibility for handling community development activities for a local agency including grants, loan and other projects and ensuring that applications funded are eligible and meet program requirements; independently conducting reviews and negotiating with the local agency officials to correct aspects of the operation that are not consistent with federal requirements.

GS-11: You may substitute a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M. for experience at the GS-11 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours.
Combining Experience and Education:To combine your education and experience, you must convert each to a percentage, and then add the percentages. The combined total of your percentage of education and experience must equal at least 100% in order to qualify. If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, divide the number of graduate semester hours by 18. To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experience. Add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100%.
Foreign Education:   If you are using education completed in a foreign college or university to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.
Additional information on qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standard 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:

Human Resources will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) will be rated between 70 and 100 based on your responses to the online assessment questionnaire.  If you are eligible for placement under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility, you must earn a score that places you in the Best Qualified group to be considered qualified.  The KSAs for this position are:

  • Ability to deal effectively with HUD clients, local government officials, citizen groups, or the public at large on programmatic or technical.
  • Ability to gather and analyze facts and data, identify needs and develop a plan to address identified issues, and provide consultative advice.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and informatively in writing.
  • Ability to use automated systems such as Excel and other database management systems to retrieve, analyze, and manage program data.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
  1. Best Qualified:  Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria. 
  2. Better Qualified:  Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
  3. Qualified:  Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.   
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:  If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible.  Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at:  http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp .  To be considered qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Best Qualified category for this position, as described above.  In addition, you must submit supporting documentation listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Veterans:  Veterans with 5 point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify.  Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.  For information on veterans' preference, please see:  http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.asp

BENEFITS:

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HUD offers competitive starting salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)), Flexible spending Account, retirement plan, life and long-term care insurance, Employee Assistance Program, personal leave days and paid Federal holidays.  Other benefits may include:  flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.  HUD is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities.  For more information, go to http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background Investigation:  To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, HUD requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.  To meet these standards, selected applicants must successfully complete and maintain a background investigation.  Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Travel:  None
Promotion Potential:  There is no obligation to provide future promotions to you if you are selected.  Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and supervisory approval. 
Probationary Period:  All employees new to the Federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent Federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.  Current and former Federal employees may also be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
New appointees to the Federal service or to HUD may be subject to removal for failure to complete the probationary period.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):  Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Position:  Yes
Selective Service Registration:  All male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the selective service system.  Please visit https://www.sss.gov/ for more information.
Time After Competitive Appointment:  Applicants applying under Merit promotion must have completed three months of civilian service after a competitive appointment by the closing date of the announcement in order to be considered. (Regulation 5 CFR 330.501).
HUD employees are prohibited under Section 7501.104, 5 Code of Federal Regulations from directly or indirectly owning, acquiring, or receiving:
*Federal Housing Authority debentures or certificate of claim;
*Financial interest in a project, including any single family dwelling or unit subsidized by HUD, or which is subject to a note or mortgage insured by HUD;
*Section 8 subsidies to or on behalf of a tenant of property you, your spouse, or a dependent child owns.
Additional information and exceptions are located at:  http://hudatwork.hud.gov/po/c/UpdatedSuppRegSOC.cfm

HUD provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Representative listed on the vacancy announcement.  The decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

HOW TO APPLY:

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To begin your online application, click the "Apply Online' button and follow the prompts to register or sign into Application Manager.  Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation.  Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information.  All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday, April 01, 2013.
You are not required to submit official documentation as part of your application package.  However, if selected, you must provide the required official documentation prior to appointment.
We strongly encourage you to apply online.  If you are unable to upload your supporting documents, please complete and use the cover page located at http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and fax them to 1-478-757-3144.  Please include on the cover sheet the following information:  the vacancy ID 864646, your SSN, the name you used to complete your assessment questionnaire, and your address.  If your documents were successfully uploaded into Application Manager, it is not necessary for you to fax those documents. 
If you are unable to apply online, please follow the steps below.
1.      Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
2.      Print this 1203 FX form, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf , and provide your responses to the assessment questionnaire
3.      Fax the completed 1203 FX form along with any required and supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If any part of your application is not received, it will be evaluated solely on the information available.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Resume:  A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and must be in English.  It must contain your full name, address, phone number, the last four digits of your Social Security Number, a detailed description of your duties and the dates you performed them (MM/DD/YY), as well as your work schedule and salary.
  • Completed online self-assessment questionnaire.
  • Transcripts are required if basing any part of your qualifications on education or there is a positive education requirement.  Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials.  For a listing of accrediting agencies, please see http://www.naces.org/members.htm
  • Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility:  You must submit a separate notice; SF-50; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp .
  • Veterans Preference:  To apply veteran's preference you must submit the following proof of eligibility:
  1. Five Point Preference:  DD Form 214 showing dates you served, type of discharge, and any campaign badges or expeditionary medals you may have earned.
  2. Ten Point Preference:  DD Form 214, as described above, and supporting documentation as listed on the Standard Form 15 (application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference).  Click this link for a copy of the SF-15:  http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF-15.pdf.
  3. If you are currently serving on active duty.  A statement of service from your unit identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave.  If selected for this position, your preference will be verified using your separation DD Form 214, as described above.  For more information about Veteran's Preference, please click this link:  http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp .
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans documentation, completed assessment) is received and accurate.    Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.  Please ensure that all documents are legible.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or e-mail.  The address below is for inquiries only.  You may apply more than once; however, only your most recent application will be used.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Drasha L. Martin
Phone: (202)402-2457
TDD: (202)708-1455
Email: DRASHA.L.MARTIN@HUD.GOV
Agency Information:
HQ EPMD Delegated Examining Unit
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC
20410
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the job announcement has closed, Human Resources will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and/or interviews.  You will be notified by e-mail upon completion of each step.  Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.  To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status" and then click "More Information".  If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the vacancy.
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Job Title:CPD Representative
Department:Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Agency:Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
Job Announcement Number:H13-DE-864649-DLM

SALARY RANGE:

$62,467.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 to Monday, April 01, 2013

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0301-11/12

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

12

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Join the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Team, if you are looking for a challenging career opportunity and want to be an impact player helping individuals achieve the American Dream!  HUD is an integral partner in revitalizing and improving communities across America. 
This position is a re-advertisement of vacancy announcement H13-DE-833907-DLM, to correct the specialized experience statement and on-line questionnaire; if you wish to be considered you must re-apply.

HUD offers a broad array of benefits and program activities to develop your career, such as:  professional development opportunities; work assignments that may consist of projects related to different housing program; advanced technology; networking opportunities; and recognition and award for creativity, exceptional performance, and teamwork.
Our mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.  HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.  For more information about HUD's mission, activities, and careers, please visit our website at:  http://www.hud.gov/ .
You may apply to this position if you are a United States Citizen.
This position is with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, located at:  HUD Field Office,Union Center Plaza 820 First Street, NE, Suite 300; Washington DC 20002 
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Recruitment Incentive may be offered. 
One or more selections may be made using this vacancy announcement.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • Selective Service Registration if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.

DUTIES:

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As a Community Planning and Development (CPD) Representative you will:

  • Review and conduct analyses of applications and/or performance reports for assigned CPD grantees and make recommendations to supervisors. Identifies deficiencies and/or issues and recommend alternative resolutions to the supervisor(s).
  • Utilize a variety of computer software data systems in preparing and analyzing reports, processing and tracking information, preforming monitoring functions, and disseminating information for program grant administration processes, and other CPD program functions.
  • Review and conduct performance assessments through the analysis of grantee submissions, review of performance reports and utilize other available methodologies such as computer based systems; and provides written assessments of results.
  • Collaborate with local communities by actively participating in on-site meetings that includes a variety of local officials, stakeholders, general public and other interested parties; and continuously building and maintaining a collaborative relationship with grantees, client communities, and cross program disciplines.
  • Provide general information, advice and guidance, and technical support to other staff members in the implementation of policies and procedures, as well as in monitoring, evaluating and analyzing performances, data and requirements in assigned areas.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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For the GS-11: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system: Experience may have been gained in the public or private sector and must include experience with community development programs such as providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; participating in monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve maximum utilization of funds; handling community development activities for a local agency including grants, loans and other projects and ensuring that applications funded are eligible and meet program requirements; conducting reviews and working with the local agency officials to correct aspects of the operation that are not consistent with the federal requirements.

For the GS-12: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system: Experience may have been gained in the private or public sector and must include thorough and comprehensive experience with community development programs such as serving as a liaison to state or local governments in providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve maximum utilization of funds; responsibility for handling community development activities for a local agency including grants, loan and other projects and ensuring that applications funded are eligible and meet program requirements; independently conducting reviews and negotiating with the local agency officials to correct aspects of the operation that are not consistent with federal requirements.

GS-11: You may substitute a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M. for experience at the GS-11 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours.
Combining Experience and Education:To combine your education and experience, you must convert each to a percentage, and then add the percentages. The combined total of your percentage of education and experience must equal at least 100% in order to qualify. If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, divide the number of graduate semester hours by 18. To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experience. Add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100%.
Foreign Education:   If you are using education completed in a foreign college or university to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.
Additional information on qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standard 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:

Human Resources will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) will be rated between 70 and 100 based on your responses to the online assessment questionnaire.  If you are eligible for placement under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility, you must earn a score that places you in the Best Qualified group to be considered qualified.  The KSAs for this position are:

  • Ability to deal effectively with HUD clients, local government officials, citizen groups, or the public at large on programmatic or technical.
  • Ability to gather and analyze facts and data, identify needs and develop a plan to address identified issues, and provide consultative advice.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and informatively in writing.
  • Ability to use automated systems such as Excel and other database management systems to retrieve, analyze, and manage program data.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
  1. Best Qualified:  Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria. 
  2. Better Qualified:  Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
  3. Qualified:  Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.   
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:  If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible.  Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at:  http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp .  To be considered qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Best Qualified category for this position, as described above.  In addition, you must submit supporting documentation listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Veterans:  Veterans with 5 point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify.  Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.  For information on veterans' preference, please see:  http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.asp

BENEFITS:

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HUD offers competitive starting salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)), Flexible spending Account, retirement plan, life and long-term care insurance, Employee Assistance Program, personal leave days and paid Federal holidays.  Other benefits may include:  flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.  HUD is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities.  For more information, go to http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background Investigation:  To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, HUD requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.  To meet these standards, selected applicants must successfully complete and maintain a background investigation.  Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Travel:  None
Promotion Potential:  There is no obligation to provide future promotions to you if you are selected.  Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and supervisory approval. 
Probationary Period:  All employees new to the Federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent Federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.  Current and former Federal employees may also be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
New appointees to the Federal service or to HUD may be subject to removal for failure to complete the probationary period.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):  Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Position:  Yes
Selective Service Registration:  All male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the selective service system.  Please visit https://www.sss.gov/ for more information.
Time After Competitive Appointment:  Applicants applying under Merit promotion must have completed three months of civilian service after a competitive appointment by the closing date of the announcement in order to be considered. (Regulation 5 CFR 330.501).
HUD employees are prohibited under Section 7501.104, 5 Code of Federal Regulations from directly or indirectly owning, acquiring, or receiving:
*Federal Housing Authority debentures or certificate of claim;
*Financial interest in a project, including any single family dwelling or unit subsidized by HUD, or which is subject to a note or mortgage insured by HUD;
*Section 8 subsidies to or on behalf of a tenant of property you, your spouse, or a dependent child owns.
Additional information and exceptions are located at:  http://hudatwork.hud.gov/po/c/UpdatedSuppRegSOC.cfm

HUD provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Representative listed on the vacancy announcement.  The decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

HOW TO APPLY:

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To begin your online application, click the "Apply Online' button and follow the prompts to register or sign into Application Manager.  Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation.  Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information.  All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday, April 01, 2013.
You are not required to submit official documentation as part of your application package.  However, if selected, you must provide the required official documentation prior to appointment.
We strongly encourage you to apply online.  If you are unable to upload your supporting documents, please complete and use the cover page located at http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and fax them to 1-478-757-3144.  Please include on the cover sheet the following information:  the vacancy ID 864649, your SSN, the name you used to complete your assessment questionnaire, and your address.  If your documents were successfully uploaded into Application Manager, it is not necessary for you to fax those documents. 
If you are unable to apply online, please follow the steps below.
1.      Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
2.      Print this 1203 FX form, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf , and provide your responses to the assessment questionnaire
3.      Fax the completed 1203 FX form along with any required and supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If any part of your application is not received, it will be evaluated solely on the information available.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Resume:  A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and must be in English.  It must contain your full name, address, phone number, the last four digits of your Social Security Number, a detailed description of your duties and the dates you performed them (MM/DD/YY), as well as your work schedule and salary.
  • Completed online self-assessment questionnaire.
  • Transcripts are required if basing any part of your qualifications on education or there is a positive education requirement.  Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials.  For a listing of accrediting agencies, please see http://www.naces.org/members.htm
  • Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility:  You must submit a separate notice; SF-50; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp .
  • Veterans Preference:  To apply veteran's preference you must submit the following proof of eligibility:
  1. Five Point Preference:  DD Form 214 showing dates you served, type of discharge, and any campaign badges or expeditionary medals you may have earned.
  2. Ten Point Preference:  DD Form 214, as described above, and supporting documentation as listed on the Standard Form 15 (application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference).  Click this link for a copy of the SF-15:  http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF-15.pdf.
  3. If you are currently serving on active duty.  A statement of service from your unit identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave.  If selected for this position, your preference will be verified using your separation DD Form 214, as described above.  For more information about Veteran's Preference, please click this link:  http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp .
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans documentation, completed assessment) is received and accurate.    Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.  Please ensure that all documents are legible.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or e-mail.  The address below is for inquiries only.  You may apply more than once; however, only your most recent application will be used.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Drasha L. Martin
Phone: (202)402-2457
TDD: (202)708-1455
Email: DRASHA.L.MARTIN@HUD.GOV
Agency Information:
HQ EPMD Delegated Examining Unit
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC
20410
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the job announcement has closed, Human Resources will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and/or interviews.  You will be notified by e-mail upon completion of each step.  Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.  To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status" and then click "More Information".  If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the vacancy.