- Position Title
- Senior Underwriter
- Agency
- Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
- Announcement Number
- 22-HUD-2784-P Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 21, 2022 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
(limit 250 characters)
Assessment 1
Specialized experience for the GS-13 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position must include:
- Reviewing and issuing a conditional commitment of single family property appraisals (1-4 units) as a Direct Endorsement (DE) Underwriter; AND
- Making decisions as a Direct Endorsement Underwriter (DE) for manually underwritten loans and issuing a firm commitment with the approval or rejection of the credit analysis of a potential borrower's mortgage application; AND
- Applying underwriting guidelines to make recommendations or decisions on single family mortgage insurance applications, including Federal Housing Administration (FHA); AND
- Overseeing projects that require coordinating and integrating the work of others and providing progress reports to management or high-level officials; AND
- Performing trend analysis, reporting findings and writing recommendations to management officials.
- Reviewing and issuing a conditional commitment of single family property appraisals (1-4 units) as a Direct Endorsement (DE) Underwriter; AND
- Making decisions as a Direct Endorsement Underwriter (DE) for manually underwritten loans and issuing a firm commitment with the approval or rejection of the credit analysis of a potential borrower's mortgage application; AND
- Applying underwriting guidelines to make recommendations or decisions on single family mortgage insurance applications, including Federal Housing Administration (FHA); AND
- Overseeing projects that require coordinating and integrating the work of others and providing progress reports to management or high-level officials; AND
- Performing trend analysis, reporting findings and writing recommendations to management officials.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, reviewing and issuing a conditional commitment of single family property appraisals (1-4 units) as a Direct Endorsement (DE) Underwriter?
2.
Please provide evidence of when this requirement was met in your resume.
(limit 250 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, making decisions as a Direct Endorsement Underwriter (DE) for manually underwritten loans and issuing a firm commitment with the approval or rejection of the credit analysis of a potential borrower's mortgage application?
4.
Please provide evidence of when this requirement was met in your resume.
(limit 250 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, applying underwriting guidelines to make recommendations or decisions on single family mortgage insurance applications, including Federal Housing Administration (FHA)?
6.
Please provide evidence of when this requirement was met in your resume.
(limit 250 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, overseeing projects that require coordinating and integrating the work of others and providing progress reports to management or high-level officials?
8.
Please provide evidence of when this requirement was met in your resume.
(limit 250 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, performing trend analysis, reporting findings and writing recommendations to management officials?
10.
Please provide evidence of when this requirement was met in your resume.
(limit 250 characters)
11.
Please provide your Direct Endorsement FHA CHUMS # and when it was obtained.
(limit 250 characters)
12.
I have experience in a lead role performing the following types of review and related activities:
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Choose the statement that best represents the broadest project leadership role you have held.
14.
Choose the statement(s) that best describe(s) your experience in project management.
15.
Which of the following leadership functions have you performed in a work unit or team environment?
16.
Select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience working as a team leader coordinating and integrating the work of others.
17.
Select from the list below, the type(s) of written communication you have prepared.
18.
Choose the answer that best describes your experience with training presentations.
19.
Select the statement(s) that describe(s) work activities you have performed that involved communicating information verbally.
20.
Please choose the statement that best describes your experience communicating in writing.
21.
Select the statement that best represents your highest level of experience in interacting with various groups and individuals.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
Have you issued constructive and corrective commentary for the maintenance and improvement of the underwriting performance?
23.
For which of the following groups have you provided written evaluations?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Have you provided guidance and technical assistance to Direct Endorsement underwriters?
25.
Which of the following best describes your experience to provide technical advice on underwriting and appraisal matters?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Have you ever been the primary representative for your office on special task forums or teams comprised of representatives of other offices or organizations convened to address Underwriting issues?
27.
Which of the statements best describe your experience mentoring co-workers?
28.
Which of the following statements reflect your experience? Select all that apply.
29.
Which of the following do you currently perform, or have performed in past positions? Select all that apply.
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From the list below, select all that you experience using:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
31.
Have you provided both telephone and written guidance to Direct Endorsement underwriters as a result of case evaluation and analysis?
32.
Which of the following do you currently perform, or have performed in past positions? Select all that apply.