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Program Assistant

Department of Housing and Urban Development
Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
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Summary

If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement 20-HUD-1755-P, which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
06/25/2020 to 07/13/2020
Salary
$47,421 to - $61,643 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 07
Location
Denver, CO
2 vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Full-time
Work schedule
Full-time - Career/Career Conditional
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
07
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
20-HUD-1754
Control number
571891200

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Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: Within the local commuting area of 100 miles and are current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates,Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles,eligible for special hiring authorities(e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities,or covered by an Interchange Agreement),or VRA eligibles OR Individuals,no matter where you reside,who are VEOA eligibles;OR Land Management employees eligible under Public Law114-7.

Duties

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As a Program Assistant, you will: 

  • Provide information on application procedures to mortgagees, on HUD's complaint process to HUD clients and provides required support including explaining procedural requirements.
  • Receive mortgage insurance packages and or appraisal packages, and reviews for proper and complete documentation and for compliance with HUD and Single Family housing requirements.
  • Initiate necessary correspondence, such as acknowledgment letters, request for additional information and transmittal memorandums filling in references, dates, citations from manual, regulations, etc., which requires researching and extracting from files and records.
  • Maintain computer system to track status of mortgagee activities, complaint and sanctioning.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals

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.

The Office of Housing provides vital public services through its nationally administered programs. It oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the largest mortgage insurer in the world, and regulates important parts of the housing industry. The Office of Housing also helps ensure consumers can access housing counseling and provides affordable rental housing through its Multifamily housing program. The Office of Housing is committed to helping all Americans obtain safe, decent affordable housing.

The Office of Single Family Housing is responsible for the overall management of Single Family mortgage insurance programs for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The Office assists in the expansion of affordable and quality homeownership opportunities for individuals and families who are traditionally underserved by the private market.  The Office also acts as a stabilizing force in the single family home financing market by increasing access to mortgage credit.  Policies and programs administered by the Office-from becoming an FHA-approved mortgage lender or other stakeholder, to mortgage origination through post-closing and endorsement processes, servicing of FHA mortgages, and beyond-assist in the provision of these affordable mortgage programs while meeting the needs of borrowers. These functions are carried out by dedicated staff in our Washington, DC headquarters, four Homeownership Centers in Atlanta, GA, Denver, CO, Philadelphia, PA, and Santa Ana, CA, and through our National Servicing Center in Tulsa, OK.

The official duty station for this position will be in Denver, CO. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

For the GS-07, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes experience responding to and resolving customer service inquires and performing day-to-day administrative functions regarding Single Family Mortgage Insurance.

Examples of such experience could include:
- Using office automation hardware/software for customer service & data input to produce insurance documents; OR
- Reviewing insurance materials for accuracy and completion; OR
- Collecting, analyzing and reviewing information for mortgage insurance packages; OR
- Tracking correspondence regarding Single Family Mortgage Insurance.

Time-in-Grade:
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-07, you must have been at the GS-06 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.

Additional information

- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. 
- Relocation expenses will not be paid.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.  Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- A Public Trust Background Investigation is required.


HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on outside employment. To review applicable ethics rules, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a “not qualified” determination.

Rating: 
Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Communication, Systems and Technology, and Clerical.Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)),you must receive a rating of at least 84 out of 100 to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.


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