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Position Title
Senior Underwriter
Agency
Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
Announcement Number
23-HUD-1510-P Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 14, 2023 to Friday, April 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
 
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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.
 
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4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
3. 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)? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current Federal employee? (limit characters)
5. 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:
-Overseeing projects that require coordinating and integrating the work of others and providing progress reports to management or high-level officials; AND
-Underwriting single-family residential properties; AND
-Performing trend analysis, reporting findings and writing recommendations to management officials; AND
-Implementing and evaluating programs areas and providing recommendations for improvements.
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1. Do you have one full year of experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent as defined above? (limit characters)
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. I have experience in a lead role performing the following types of review and related activities: (limit characters)
4. Choose the statement that best represents the broadest project leadership role you have held. (limit characters)
5. Choose the statement(s) that best describe(s) your experience in project management. (limit characters)
6. Which of the following leadership functions have you performed in a work unit or team environment? (limit characters)
7. Select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience working as a team leader coordinating and integrating the work of others. (limit characters)
8. Select from the list below, the type(s) of written communication you have prepared. (limit characters)
9. Choose the answer that best describes your experience with training presentations. (limit characters)
10. Select the statement(s) that describe(s) work activities you have performed that involved communicating information verbally. (limit characters)
11. Please choose the statement that best describes your experience communicating in writing. (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best represents your highest level of experience in interacting with various groups and individuals. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Have you issued constructive and corrective commentary for the maintenance and improvement of the underwriting performance? (limit characters)
14. 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)
15. For which of the following groups have you provided written evaluations? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. Have you provided guidance and technical assistance to Direct Endorsement underwriters? (limit characters)
17. 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)
18. Which of the following best describes your experience providing technical advice on underwriting and appraisal matters? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. Have you served as 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? (limit characters)
20. 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)
21. Which of the statements best describes your experience mentoring co-workers? (limit characters)
22. Which of the following statements reflect your experience? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
23. Which of the following do you currently perform, or have performed in past positions? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
24. Which of the following best describes your experience monitoring Direct Endorsement (DE) Underwriter and Lender Activities? (limit characters)
25. From the list below, select all that you have experience using. (limit characters)
26. Please select the answer that best describes your experience analyzing, identifying issues, defining problems and conducting research of underwriting principles, policies and regulations. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
27. Have you provided both verbal and written guidance to Direct Endorsement underwriters as a result of case evaluation and analysis? (limit characters)
28. 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)
29. Which of the following do you currently perform, or have performed in past positions? Select all that apply. (limit characters)