Chief, Policy Program and Legislative Initiatives
What you'd do
This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.
Major duties
HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH). PIH's mission is to provide low-income families affordable housing opportunities as they transition to self-sufficiency and homeownership. PIH oversees the administration of HUD's Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Section 8 Rental Assistance, and Native American Programs through a staff of Headquarters and Field employees. The field structure for PIH consists of 29 Hub Offices and 16 Program Centers that provide oversight, direct monitoring, and coordination for approximately 4,200 public housing authorities. As a Chief, Policy Program and Legislative Initiatives, you will: Develop and implement major policy, program and legislative initiatives, impacting the full range of public and Indian housing programs. Analyze various program and policy options in the field of public and Indian housing and develop, plan and carry out special studies and analysis regarding high level policy issues; program and funding options; strategic alternatives; cost-benefit assessments; impact assessments; alternative financial or management strategies; or other major concerns related to Departmental policies, programs or legislation. Provide advice and technical insight to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary (GDAS) and other senior Department officials regarding the development of new policies, programs or legislation including providing historical perspective on existing policies, programs, and enabling legislation and providing insight on issues and problems stemming from existing or former programs, policies or legislation. Coordinate implementation of legislative and administrative initiatives throughout Public and Indian Housing, ensuring that the intent of Congress and the Department are followed as well as ensuring that Congressional and agency deadlines are met and that program purposes are advanced to the maximum extent possible. Direct the review and analysis of new or proposed public and Indian housing program policies based on the Department's overall housing objectives and the impact of such policies on current overall housing policy.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Providing authoritative advice and guidance to senior management on program and policy issues; AND Developing or analyzing legislative or regulatory proposals; AND Representing an office in interdepartmental, congressional, or private sector meetings or conferences on high priority issues. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-15 you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
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