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Position Title: Special Needs Assistance Specialist
Agency: Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
Announcement Number: 21-HUD-1851-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, July 22, 2021 to Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

To be qualified for this position at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. This experience is defined as:
- Conducting research and analyses of the causes of homelessness. AND
- Responding to written and oral inquiries from applicants, recipients, citizens, government officials and non-profit organizations.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. For the GS-13, do you meet the specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

2. For GS-13, please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience.

3. Please select the statements below which best describe your experience interpreting and modifying policies, procedures, and regulations relating to homeless programs.

A. I have experience developing and implementing a strategy for policies, procedures, business plans, and departmental activities.

B. I have experience interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations resulting in the need for minimal clarifications.

C. I have experience preparing oral and written reports and presentations with collateral materials to support the understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations.

D. I have experience developing analytical documents evaluating programs or policies.

E. I have experience developing policy guidance notices, handbooks, and procedures.

F. None of the above.

4. Please select the programs that you have developed or modified policies, procedures, and regulations for? Select all that apply.

A. Supportive Housing Program

B. Emergency Shelter Grant Program

C. Shelter Plus Care Program

D. Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Program)

E. Emergency Solutions Grants Program

F. Continuum of Care Program

G. Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program

H. None of the above

5. Select all the laws and regulations that you have researched and applied to your work.

A. Title 24 CFR (Housing and Urban Development)

B. Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000

C. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133

D. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87

E. Title 42 CFR (The Public Health and Welfare)

F. None of the above

6. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience organizing and prioritizing work in a professional environment?

A. I plan and organize my work under close supervision.

B. I participate on a team that plans and organizes work for others.

C. I independently plan and organize my own work.

D. I lead others tasked with planning and organizing work for others.

E. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

7. Do you have experience critically reviewing information to determine the quality of the information?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit.

9. Select the statements that describe your experience writing documents (e.g., reports, letters) in a professional environment.

A. I have tailored the language and tone of my writing to a technical audience.

B. I have tailored the language and tone of my writing to a non-technical audience.

C. I have synthesized multiple ideas into a cohesive and concise document.

D. I have followed standardized procedures to structure my writing.

E. I have included accurate reference citations.

F. I have received recognition from management or customers on the quality of my writing.

G. None of the above.

10. Select the issue(s) to which you have drafted a written response.

A. Internal questions (e.g., from peers, managers)

B. Customer inquiries

C. Customer complaints

D. Program compliance issues

E. Waiver requests

F. Congressional requests for information

G. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

11. Do you have experience adapting an oral response to written format (e.g., email, letter) and ensuring the language and tone is appropriate for the intended audience?

A. Yes

B. No

12. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

13. Have you completed a training course on effective writing techniques?

A. Yes

B. No

14. Select the responses that describe your experience communicating with others orally.

A. I led discussions of controversial information at conferences.

B. I presented technical information in formal training classes.

C. I provided information orally as a representative of executive management in meetings or conferences.

D. I provided guidance or informal training to others on an individual basis when requested.

E. I resolved conflicts, complaints, and problems in person or on the telephone.

F. I completed course work or formal training in oral communication skills.

G. I participated in formal negotiations.

H. None of the above.

15. Which audiences have you orally presented information? Please select all that apply.

A. Executive staff

B. Technical experts

C. Private interest groups

D. General public

E. Union officials

F. None of the above

16. Which types of presentations have you developed and delivered as professional? Please select all that apply.

A. Briefings (e.g., key points, short summary of issues)

B. Testimony (e.g., court, congressional)

C. Educational/Informational presentations

D. Technical presentations

E. Community outreach workshops

F. Webinars

G. Media briefings

H. None of the above

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