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To be qualified for this position at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade 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 results of the analysis of a lender's operations and determining if their operations and Quality Control program meets FHA requirements; AND
- Applying Federal Housing Administration compliance requirements on items such as quality control programs, credit reports, asset documents, or appraisals; AND
- Reviewing Lender Self Reports for origination and servicing and determining the correct remedy when material errors are present.

1. Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the specialized experience statement. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume.

A. I have one full year or more of all of the specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described above.

B. I do not have one full year of all of the specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described above.

2. Please specify where the above experience is documented in your resume. (Indicate place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties). (limit 250 characters)

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

A. I have interpreted, explained, and required the correct remedy for material errors through FHAs Loan Review System (LRS) utilizing Defect Taxonomy.

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

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

D. None of the above.

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

A. Review of Underwriting of FHA single-family loans at Federal Housing Administration.

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

C. Performing review of servicing Lender Self Reports for Federal Housing Administration insured loans, including Loss Mitigation.

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

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

F. None of the above.

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

A. Review underwriting of self-employed borrowers.

B. Problem solving related to real estate property titles.

C. Analyzing Closing Disclosures for compliance.

D. Performing FHA reviews on lenders for compliance with FHA operational compliance and as it relates to FHA requirements for Quality Control programs, lenders' offices, employment/employee requirements, and all other functional and operational requirements.

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

F. None of the above.

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

A. Review of Lender Self Reports with identified property/valuation issues and determination of appropriate remedy for material errors.

B. Analysis of the appraisal for property eligibility and value.

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).

7. I have analyzed, evaluated, and determined remedies to significant problems encountered in the origination/underwriting of Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgages utilizing FHAs Defect Taxonomy.

A. Yes

B. No

8. Please specify where the above experience is documented in your resume. (Indicate place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties). (limit 250 characters)

9. 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, 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 and prioritized due dates based on guidance from the manager.

C. None of the above.

10. Choose the response that best describes your experience.

A. I have performed investigations and evaluations involving Federal Housing Administration lender monitoring reviews, performed analytical research, or work in developing and writing findings 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.

11. 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 when providing written findings and determined remedies utilizing Defect Taxonomy.

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 findings referred to management that provide 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 findings.

D. None of the above.

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

A. FHAs Loan Review System (LRS) through Federal Housing Administration Connection

B. Data collection activities and preparing status or similar reports

C. Kofax Power PDF Advanced

D. Microsoft Office Excel workbooks and spreadsheets

E. Microsoft Office Excel including pivot tables

F. Microsoft Office Teams

G. None of the above

13. Select the response that best describes your experience communicating technical information to individuals to determine problems, make recommendations, or referrals for corrective action. (Multiple Choice, Max Points: 12)

A. I have been integral in lender monitoring review closeout meetings with representatives from lending institutions, and recommended remedies to findings. I have written findings after performing an analysis on technical issues that involve technical analyses of information that 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 identified areas where corrective measures are necessary in a well written work product that clearly communicates technical issues.

D. None of the above.

14. 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 technical requirements of Federal Housing Administration single family programs, orally or in writing, to top level executives and management staff, employees, or clients to address and resolve controversial issues. This experience includes speaking or writing to an individual dealing with high tension findings 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, and internal staff to address and resolve technical/programmatic issues that required tact and diplomacy.

C. 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.

D. None of the above.

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