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For GS-11:
To be qualified for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as participating as a team member in the management of moderate-risk multifamily property portfolios to achieve program goals. Examples of this experience could include:
- Applying statutes, regulations, and procedures governing multifamily housing programs; OR
- Preparing reports regarding a multifamily property portfolio for review by senior team members or managers; OR
- Reviewing financial documents related to property management to extract data for analysis.

OR
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
You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the 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.

1. Select the answer that best describes your experience:

A. I have at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level or equivalent as described above.

B. I have the education as described above.

C. I have a combination experience and education as described above (only graduate level education in excess of the first two years 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education).

D. None of the above.

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

For GS-9:
To be qualified for this position at the GS-9 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as supporting the administration of a housing program. Examples of this experience could include:
- Applying statutes, regulations, and procedures governing housing programs; OR
- Assisting in the preparation of reports regarding housing programs for senior team members or management; OR
- Participating in the servicing of housing programs, such as federal housing mortgage insurance programs, federal housing assistance programs, or state or local affordable housing programs.

OR
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
You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the 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.

3. Select the answer that best describes your experience:

A. I have at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level or equivalent as described above.

B. I have the education as described above.

C. I have a combination experience and education as described above (only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education).

D. None of the above.

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

5. Which of the following housing functions have you performed? Select all that apply.

A. Prepared or approved budget requests for Multifamily properties.

B. Rental subsidy administration and oversight.

C. Troubled and potentially troubled property management.

D. None of the above.

6. Select the description that best describes your experience with asset management or asset development programs.

A. I have experience developing or implementing asset management or asset development programs, and recommending resolutions on non-routine and unique program issues.

B. I have experience assisting in implementing and have participated in contributing to the development of asset management or asset development programs.

C. I have worked on a team participating in implementing asset management or asset development programs, and can demonstrate familiarity with the terms, conditions, and environment associated.

D. None of the above.

7. Which of the following housing functions have you performed? Select all that apply.

A. Interpreted and applied HUD statutory or regulatory requirements.

B. Analyzed current and historical financial data and project operations to determine current financial and physical strengths and weaknesses.

C. Prepared or approved contract renewals and/or budgets for Multifamily properties.

D. Review of mortgage insurance applications and servicing of FHA insured mortgages.

E. Review of prepayment applications of multifamily mortgages (FHA insured and/or direct loans).

F. Property disposition.

G. None of the above.

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

A. Evaluating risk factors or financial variables involved in multifamily asset management.

B. Evaluating complex financial information to analyze risk and make determinations related to housing project operations.

C. Analyze potential or actual multifamily mortgage defaults to determine cause and effect and formulate a corrective action plan.

D. Conducting a comprehensive management review of a multifamily property that included assessment of the financial and physical condition, financial risk assessment, the management agent oversight of property, and maintenance operations.

E. Assisting in preparing reports and correspondence concerning findings and recommendations to achieve compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies.

F. None of the above.

9. Choose the response that best describes your experience on programmatic and technical matters.

A. I have assisted in resolving controversial issues by explaining goals, programs, technical requirements, and affordable housing program requirements to top-level executives and management staff, employees, clients, government officials, citizen groups, and the general public. This experience included speaking to audiences in a public forum and routinely dealing with high-tension situations.

B. I have experience explaining technical requirements of a program to employees, clients, government officials, citizen groups, and the general public to address and resolve technical/programmatic issues that required tact and diplomacy. This experience included speaking to audiences in a public forum and addressing non-controversial matters.

C. I have experience serving as an agency representative in dealing with employees, clients, government officials, citizen groups, and the general public on non-controversial issues.

D. None of the above.

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

10. Have you provided technical advice to staff, clients, or contractors relating to asset management programs and policies?

A. Yes

B. No

11. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please specify where you have documented the above experience in your resume. (Indicate place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties.) (limit 250 characters)

12. Select the areas in which you have worked or provided technical support. Select all that apply.

A. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Multifamily Mortgage Insurance programs.

B. Section 202 Programs.

C. Section 811 Capital Advance Programs.

D. Project-Based Section 8 Programs.

E. Rental assistance demonstration.

F. Rental assistance program.

G. Low Income Housing Tax Credits.

H. Bond financing.

I. Affordable housing finance.

J. Federal, state, or local grant administration.

K. None of the above.

13. Select the following experiences that demonstrate your skill in applying asset management policies, procedures, and regulations.

A. Develop policy and procedures through gathering information from multiple resources.

B. Provide feedback and recommendations after reviewing information.

C. Identify physical or financial risks of multifamily properties based on a review of information collected.

D. Participate in the review and analysis of an asset management or asset development process or program.

E. None of the above.

14. Choose the statement(s) that describe(s) your experience with policies or procedures.

A. I have independently modified existing policies or procedures for a project.

B. I have independently interpreted and applied policies and procedures for non-routine tasks.

C. I have identified inconsistencies or issues with current policies and procedures and suggested changes to senior team members or management.

D. I have made recommendations to improve the communication effectiveness of policy or procedural documents.

E. None of the above.

15. Choose the types of written products you have produced as a regular part of your job.

A. Job aids or guidance materials.

B. Standard operating procedures.

C. Electronic presentations.

D. Briefing materials.

E. Analytical or summary reports with supporting documentation.

F. None of the above.

16. Select the statement(s) that describe the communication/briefing skills you have used to present information to varied audiences. Select all that apply.

A. I have developed written materials for briefings, meetings, or conferences.

B. I have developed and written clear, logical, concise, and persuasive materials for various audiences.

C. I have drafted reports, memoranda, and correspondence for signature by higher-level officials.

D. I have explained or justified decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations.

E. I have edited reports for accuracy, adherence to policy, organization of material, clarity of expression, and appropriateness for the intended audience.

F. I have briefed managers/executives on technical information both within the organization and outside the organization.

G. None of the above.

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