This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-HUD-1539-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.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a/an Small Business Utilization Specialist, you will: Implement agency policies and procedures on matters relating to small, small disadvantaged, Section 8(a), women-owned, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), as well as Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones). Assist in the planning and management of programs addressing the small and disadvantaged business community and the agency's efforts to assist other government entities in assisting the community. Review proposed legislation or regulations which would significantly change the agency small and disadvantaged business programs and the way the agency conducts its business with the public or private industry. Review contracting documents that are submitted by HUD's numerous program offices and Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO).

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-11 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as participating as a team member in the management of small business programs to achieve program goals as well as working with program offices and acquisition staff on small business-related matters. Examples of this experience could include: -Applying statutes, regulations, and procedures governing small business programs; OR -Preparing reports regarding small business programs for review by senior team members or managers; OR -Participating in the servicing of small business programs to extract data for analysis and make recommendations. OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Specialized Experience: For the GS-09 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as supporting or assisting in the administration of small business programs and acquisition related matters to achieve program goals. Examples of this experience could include: -Applying statutes, regulations, and procedures governing small business programs and acquisition related matters; OR -Assisting in the preparation of reports small business programs and acquisition related matters for senior team members or management; OR - Experience communicating information, both written and verbal, in a clear and well-organized manner in order to exchange information with internal and external customers related to small business programs and acquisition related matters. OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. 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-11 you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-09 you must have been at the GS-07 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

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

• EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:
  • For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
  • If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]