This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asst Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.

Duties

As a Special Assistant, you will: Serve as subject matter a functional expert and provides leadership and assistance on behalf of the Associate DAS. Also serves as a troubleshooter and primary resource person for the ADAS on programmatic and policy issues relating to the enforcement of the fair housing laws, programs and policy; budget and management issues; administrative services and human resources issues; Emergency Planning procedures and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans and procedures; risk management and safety issues and information technology programs. Research, assemble, and digest available information on various issues, policies, and specific actions that are pending and presents materials to the ADAS or the GDAS / Assistant Secretary with evaluation and or recommendation; coordinates and reviews work products from management staff; and prepares briefing materials and talking points for the ADAS in preparation for upcoming presentations, speeches, and appearances. Work directly with staff members in Headquarters and the Field in retrieving information and making assignments for the ADAS. The incumbent also functions as the ADAS' liaison with the staff in the DAS's offices and other offices.

Requirements

Qualifications

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: Assisting in developing and implementing management strategies, policies, and procedures to improve the overall management of an organization; AND Planning and conducting functional area reviews, analyzing findings, and addressing a range of business process improvements or management issues; AND Determining operational needs, making recommendations, and monitoring strategy implementation. 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.

Education

Contacts

• Address Asst Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]