Location: Washington,DC, USA
Summary The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. Our compensation package is comparable to the private sector. And we also offer a broad array of program activities to develop your career, such as: networking and training opportunities. At HUD, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insight into federal housing policy and community development Responsibilities The Senior Advisor for Multifamily Housing (MFH) serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) and the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) on MFH issues for MFH Programs. The Senior Advisor must keep abreast of conceptual and current MFH issues which may have impact on current or future missions. The Assistant Secretary for Housing conducts operations in the national marketplace and the Senior Advisor must make competent recommendations with respect to current Government housing laws, rules, policies and practices along with industry housing practices and customs in the areas of mortgage finance and servicing, asset management, risk and counterparty oversight, operations, and recapitalization. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Supports the DAS and ADAS in providing mortgage insurance originated by FHA-approved lenders to facilitate the construction, rehabilitation, repair, refinancing, and purchase of multifamily rental housing properties. In addition, advises on rental assistance and preservation programs with recommendations to provide stability, climate resilience, energy efficiency, affordability, and increased access to safe and affordable housing for the nation's workforce, low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Identifies best practices for MFH services and serves as a catalyst to export them to grantees, housing providers, and communities. Similarly, the Senior Advisor will apply their expertise concerning events and is expected to advise/assist others concerning the process, methods, and obtaining effective results arising out of HUD's commitments. Identifies best practices for MFH services and serves as a catalyst to export them to grantees, housing providers, and communities. Similarly, the Senior Advisor will apply their expertise concerning events and is expected to advise/assist others concerning the process, methods, and obtaining effective results arising out of HUD's commitments. Provides advice, assistance, and guidance to the Secretary's Representatives and/or other federal, local, or civic leaders in their efforts to work with MFH customers to assure a coordinated delivery of programmatic services. Represents the DAS on matters relating to citizen and administrative complaints involving specific programs. Represents the DAS at local and national meetings to carry out the Department's mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit a written narrative addressing each MTQ separately, not to exceed one (1) page per MTQ. You must fully address each MTQ to be rated for further consideration. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to grade level GS-15. Specialized experience is defined as the demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position, including progressively broad and complex experience directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) below. All applicants are required to address each of the MTQ statements. Your responses must demonstrate possession of these qualifications, and be supported by your resume. Please provide thorough examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and level of contacts. You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit qualification statements specifically addressing each MTQ requirement. Failure to meet any of the MTQs will eliminate you from further consideration. Each narrative must not exceed one pages per MTQ. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): MTQ1 - Demonstrated experience assisting in the management and direction of programs. MTQ2 - Demonstrated experience in a broad spectrum of factors when making decisions or recommendations including public policy stances, economic impact, effect on other organizational entities, effect on Congressional relations, effect on national, regional, and overall HUD policy goals, and on staff resources. MTQ3 - Demonstrated experience implementing a wide range of policies and procedures for the origination and servicing of the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs, the Section 202 and 811 Capital Advance programs, and the Section 8 Project Based programs. Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to SL positions. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development strives to ensure that the public perceives HUD as a fair and equitable agency that administers its programs in an objective and impartial manner. As such, HUD is committed to its government ethics program which advises employees on applicable ethics laws and regulations designed to protect the agency against real and apparent conflicts of interest. As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes. As a HUD employee, you will also be subject to the HUD Supplemental Ethics Regulations which includes restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and outside activities and employment. To review applicable ethics rules, including HUD specific rules, please visit Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a confidential financial disclosure report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations. You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If you have any questions or concerns about the ethics requirements, please contact the Ethics and Appeals Division at email address: ...@hud.gov