Senior Advisor
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 Senior Advisor, you will: Prepares special papers, reports, memorandum briefing packages, etc., with specific directions from the DAS of Operations. Acts as "trouble shooter" on specific projects requested by the DAS of Operations. Performs extensive legal, policy and budgetary research, analysis and review in regard to a variety of Congressional and other inquiries directed to the DAS of Operations. Determines the recommended responses to the inquiries. Prepares replies and or transmits information based on HUD's precedent and in accordance with the DAS of Operations guidance. Tact, discretion, knowledge of the Department's activities, as well as experience and resourcefulness, are essential in addressing the complex and challenging demands of Office programs and activities. Performs a variety of duties to assist the DAS of Operations staff in developing new programs, policies and initiatives. This includes working with appropriate HUD staff as well as other Federal agencies policy officials responsible for developing and implementing Office-related programs.
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: Overseeing successful accomplishment of or providing recommendations for program initiatives, policy and management priorities; AND Supporting senior staff/teams in developing and carrying out plans to achieve strategic goals; AND Advising on progress and emerging challenges. 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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