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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:

- Performing compliance monitoring through the evaluation of risk assessment of Federal Housing Administration Single-Family mortgage loans; AND
- As a member of a team or panel, providing recommendations on the loan origination or servicing practices required for compliance with Title I and Title II, Fair Housing and RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act); AND
- Applying Federal Housing Administration compliance requirements on items, such as; credit reports, asset documents and appraisals; AND
- Recommending policy changes regarding risk for lending policies.

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

1. Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, performing compliance monitoring through the evaluation of risk assessment of Federal Housing Administration Single-Family mortgage loans?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, as a member of a team or panel, providing recommendations on the loan origination or servicing practices required for compliance with Title I and Title II, Fair Housing and RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act)?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, applying Federal Housing Administration compliance requirements on items, such as; credit reports, asset documents and appraisals?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, recommending policy changes regarding risk for lending policies?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Please specify where the above experience is documented in your resume. (Indicate place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties).

6. Please select the response that best describes your experience with single-family underwriting of Federal Housing Administration-insured single family mortgages.

A. I have interpreted, explained, and enforced policies and procedures orally and in writing for these programs, and made programmatic recommendations to change major program policies or procedures.

B. I have as a member of a team or board interpreted, explained, and enforced policies and procedures for these programs, orally and in writing.

C. I have under close supervision interpreted, explained, and enforced policies and procedures for these programs.

D. None of the above.

7. Please select from the following list the programs or activities with which you have demonstrated experience. Select all that apply.

A. I have or had a Computerized Homes Underwriting Management System (CHUMS) identification number.

B. Underwriting Federal Housing Administration single family loans at Federal Housing Administration.

C. Underwriting Federal Housing Administration single-family loans at an FHA Approved lender, or other external industry partner.

D. Performing servicing functions for Federal Housing Administration insured loans, including Loss Mitigation.

E. Compliance and quality control reviews of FHA Insured forward and/or FHA Reverse Mortgages (HECM).

F. Performed compliance and quality control reviews of FHA Servicing files, including compliance with Default and Loss Mitigation requirements.

G. None of the above.

8. If you have or had a Computerized Homes Underwriting Management System (CHUMS) identification number; please provide your CHUMS ID number.

9. Which of the following do you have experience performing? Select all that apply.

A. Underwriting self-employed borrowers.

B. Problem solving related to real estate property titles.

C. Analyzing Closing Disclosures for compliance with Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth-In-Lending.

D. RESPA and Truth-in-Lending (TILA) problem solving and analysis.

E. Oversight or analysis of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lender operations as it relates to FHA requirements for lenders offices, employment/employee requirements and all other functional and operational requirements.

F. Quality control and compliance reviews to identify non-compliance on single family mortgage loans.

G. None of the above.

10. When evaluating the factors involved in Federal Housing Administration Single Family appraisal (valuation), I have experience with the following: Select all that apply.

A. Analysis of the appraisal for value

B. Analysis of the appraisal for property eligibility

C. New construction requirements for Federal Housing Administration loans

D. Federal Housing Administration requirements for manufactured housing for the 203b mortgage loan program

E. None of the above

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

11. I have analyzed, evaluated, and determined effective resolutions to significant problems encountered in the origination/underwriting of Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgages, government mortgages, and conventional mortgages experienced by mortgagees, mortgagors, and other program participants.

A. Yes

B. No

12. Please specify where the above experience is documented in your resume. (Indicate place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties).

13. Please select the response that best describes your experience establishing workload priorities based on changing requirements.

A. I have handled multiple workload items, prioritized due dates based on written guidance, and/or assignment deadlines established by a manager. Experience included establishing target dates, planning work to be accomplished and achieving goals for varied programs, which are subject to outside influence and interest.

B. I have handled multiple workload items with help from a manager, prioritized due dates based on guidance from the manager.

C. None of the above.

14. Choose the response that best describes your experience.

A. I have conducted investigations and evaluations involving Federal Housing Administration single family programs, performed analytical research or work in developing and writing letters or comprehensive reports which affect changes in lender procedures or operations involving a program or process.

B. I have assisted in investigations and evaluations and developed a well-written work product that clearly identifies relevant issues. Responsible for researching and gathering data and consolidating it into a well-written letter or report.

C. None of the above.

15. Choose the response that best describes your experience analyzing various pieces of information in a loan file and interpreting and applying Federal Housing Administration single family Title II rules and regulations resulting in written correspondence.

A. I have analyzed information in loan files in conjunction with responses from lenders or other industry partners and applied Federal Housing Administration single family Title II rules and regulations resulting in written correspondence referred to management that is clear and concise and provides citations for references.

B. I have analyzed information in loan files in conjunction with internal audits, investor purchase reviews, or FHA reviews, and applied Federal Housing Administration single-family Title II rules and regulations resulting in written correspondence referred to management that is clear and concise and provides FHA citations for references.

C. I have analyzed information in loan files and applied Federal Housing Administration single family Title II rules and regulations resulting in written correspondence that is clear and concise.

D. None of the above.

16. Select the program and computer data functions you have been responsible for performing. Select all that apply.

A. Use of systems such as Federal Housing Administration Connection/Neighborhood Watch for analysis

B. Data collection activities and preparing status or similar reports

C. Microsoft Office Word (or a similar program) including the review and tracking feature

D. Microsoft Office Excel (or a similar program) workbooks and spreadsheets

E. Microsoft Office Excel (or a similar program) including pivot tables

F. Microsoft Office Teams and/or SharePoint (or a similar program)

G. None of the above

17. Select the response that best describes your experience communicating technical information to individuals to determine problems, make recommendations, or referrals for corrective action.

A. I have conducted meetings, briefings, conferences, or panels with representatives from lending institutions, builders, and the general public identifying problems and recommending solutions. I have written letters and/or reports after performing an analysis on technical issues that involve writing technical analyses of information that are clear and concise and demonstrate excellent grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

B. I have participated in meetings, briefings, or training seminars with program staffs identifying problems and recommending solutions resulting in detailed, well-written technical reports or other written technical materials that clearly communicate the issues and any resulting requirements or recommendations.

C. I have provided information or advice to outside organizations and identifying areas where corrective measures are necessary in a well written work product that clearly communicates technical issues.

D. None of the above.

18. Choose the response that best describes your experience communicating with others on Federal Housing Administration single family programmatic and technical matters.

A. I have explained orally or in writing, the Federal Housing Administration single family programs, technical requirements, to top level executives and management staff, employees and/or clients, and the general public to address and resolve controversial issues. This experience includes speaking or writing to an individual dealing with high tension situations. I also have a high level of business writing capabilities and make use of excellent grammar and sentence structure.

B. I have explained technical requirements of Federal Housing Administration single family programs, orally and in writing, to employees and clients, internal staff, citizen groups, and the general public to address and resolve technical/programmatic issues that required tact and diplomacy.

C. I have served as an agency representative in dealing with employees and clients, and the general public on non-controversial issues.

D. I have served as a representative for an FHA approved mortgagee (lender or servicer) in its dealings with FHA, orally and in writing, to address and resolve technical/programmatic issues that required tact and diplomacy.

E. None of the above.

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