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Position Title: Director, Real Estate Owned Division
Agency: Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
Announcement Number: 23-HUD-2209-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, June 22, 2023 to Sunday, July 2, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

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E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? ClickCTAPfor eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? ClickICTAPfor eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. 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)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

3. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

4. 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)

5. I am interested in having my application shared with other HUD hiring managers. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement. Please select one or more of the following HUD Program Offices that you authorize to receive your application information. If you do not wish for your application to be shared, please select "Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers."

A. Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

B. Congressional/Intergovernmental Relations

C. Ginnie Mae (GNMA)

D. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration

E. Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

F. Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO)

G. Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)

H. Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO)

I. Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)

J. Office of Departmental Equal Employment Opportunity (ODEEO)

K. Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)

L. Office of Field Policy and Management (FPM)

M. Office of General Counsel (OGC)

N. Office of Housing

O. Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH)

P. Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R)

Q. Office of Public Affairs (OPA)

R. Office of the Secretary

S. Public and Indian Housing (PIH)

T. Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers.

To be qualified for this position at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.
Specialized experience is defined as:
- Planning, organizing, directing or coordinating the technical operations involved in HUD real-estate-owned properties and asset management services.; AND
- Communicating with subordinate staff, managers, and clients to include negotiating issues and achieving resolutions and remedies.

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 specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described above.

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

2. Choose the response(s) that best describe your experiences directing and leading a staff.

A. I have supervisory experience setting goals, administering and technically directing the work of a staff through subordinate supervisors.

B. I have leadership experience evaluating, approving or rejecting works products and performance of subordinates.

C. I have resolved employee complaints and grievances.

D. I have initiated performance based corrective or disciplinary action on employees.

E. Developing and nurturing inter-office and intra-office relationships to gain cooperation for the purpose of successfully managing a project or program.

F. None of the above.

3. Choose the response that best describes your experience creating a high performance culture.

A. I have leadership experience initiating collaborative efforts with staff and other stakeholders to survey performance and policy barriers, identified skill and competency gaps and discerned business re-engineering opportunities and then led innovative endeavors to address these issues that resulted in the implementation of wide-ranging substantive solutions.

B. I have worked in a supervisory capacity with responsibility for working with stakeholders to resolve barriers to performance and deliver outstanding customer service, ensuring the implementation of training opportunities for staff and for taking the initiative to work with others to revise processes and procedures to yield better results for all stakeholders.

C. I have served as an acting supervisor with responsibility for ensuring quality customer service, a high-performing staff and the resolution of performance barriers, including performance monitoring.

D. None of the above.

4. Choose the response(s) that best describes your experience.

A. I have developed and implemented objectives, goals and priorities for an organization based on the agency’s (or equivalent organization) overall goals and mission.

B. I have monitored housing programs, projects, and activities to ensure short and long-term goals are met, taking corrective action as necessary.

C. I have allocated and made adjustments to resources and work assignments to meet changing demands.

D. I have motivated and led others towards achieving program related missions and goals.

E. None of the above.

5. Choose the response(s) that best describes your experience communicating with others on programmatic and technical matters.

A. I have supervisory experience in issue resolution, working in a collaborative and creative manner to provide and implement optimal options and remedies.

B. I have experience in making useful and applicable recommendations towards policies, procedures, business plans and departmental activities.

C. I have experience in identifying and implementing solutions that lead to a more effective and efficient process.

D. None of the above.

6. Choose the statement(s) that best describes your experience writing technical correspondence and reports.

A. I have experience writing technical correspondence and reports, which are used to determine policy issue regulations, or establish procedures or guidelines.

B. I have experience writing technical correspondence and reports.

C. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

E. None of the above.

7. Choose the statement(s) that describe the communication/briefing skills you have used to present information to varied audiences.

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

B. I have 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 Agency and outside the Agency.

G. I have provided briefings and defended controversial issues to a variety of audiences.

H. None of the above.

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

A. Policies and guidance

B. Standard operating procedures

C. Performance appraisal reports

D. Correspondence

E. Electronic presentations

F. Briefing materials

G. Training materials

H. Education modules

I. Outreach materials

J. None of the above

9. Select the duties that you have performed.

A. I have reviewed technical reports of REO properties.

B. I have reviewed Secondary Financing instruments pertaining to the disposition of REO properties.

C. I have monitored Management and Marketing Contractor and/or Closing Agents to ensure compliance with HUD’s guidelines and relevant Mortgagee Letters.

D. I have applied Departmental policy in identifying foreclosures in which deficiency judgments should be pursued.

E. I have conducted inspections of REO properties.

F. I have represented the agency in industry and public meetings concerning REO asset management activities.

G. I have performed contract administration, i.e., managing contracts, securing funds for contractual services, monitoring contracted work, processing invoices, etc.

H. None of the above.

10. Select all that relate to your experience with Single Family Mortgage concepts.

A. I have applied knowledge of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) concepts, principles and policies.

B. I have experience with real estate owned activities and the disposition of HUD owned properties.

C. I have knowledge of technical operations involved in the oversight of Management and Marketing contractors handling the disposition of HUD real estate-owned assets.

D. I have coordinated the completion and processing of documents in connection with closing of property sales.

E. I have calculated the proration of taxes, interest accrual, and initial and monthly escrow deposits related to REO sales.

F. I have processed mortgage documents relating to the conveyance of properties.

G. None of the above.

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