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Position Title: Community Planning and Development Representative
Agency: Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
Announcement Number: 23-HUD-2211-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, July 10, 2023 to Monday, July 31, 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)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

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. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

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

A. Yes

B. No

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)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

4. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

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)

6. 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.

For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- serving as a liaison to state or local governments in providing advice and guidance on grant applications and approaches; AND
- monitoring community development activities on-site for compliance with program requirements and ensuring that program activities achieve the maximum utilization of funds.

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

1. For the GS-12, I have one year of experience at the GS-11 level as described above.

A. Yes

B. No

For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- assisting with monitoring community development activities and assisting grantees with grant applications and ensuring applications meet program requirements.
OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 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.

2. For the GS-11, Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I have one (1) full year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, or equivalent, as described above.

B. I have qualifying education as described above. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED).

C. I have a combination of qualifying education and specialized experience as described above. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

D. None of the above.

3. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience/education so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit 250 characters)

4. Select the types of programs with which you have experience implementing at the federal, state, or local level.

A. Affordable housing

B. Community development

C. Disaster recovery

D. Economic development

E. Homelessness or special needs housing

F. Environmental protection

G. None of the above

5. Select the laws and regulations that you have researched and applied to your work.

A. 24 CFR Part 570 - Community Development Block Grants

B. 24 CFR Part 92 - Home Investment Partnerships Program

C. 24 CFR Part 578 - Continuum Of Care Program

D. 24 CFR Part 576 - Emergency Solutions Grants Program

E. 24 CFR Part 91 - Consolidated Submissions For Community Planning And Development Programs

F. 2 CFR Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal Awards

G. None of the above

6. Select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience related to housing, homelessness, economic development, and/or community development programs.

A. I have implemented or managed a housing, homelessness, economic development, and/or Community Development program sponsored by a Federal, State, or local government.

B. I have implemented or managed a homelessness program at a non-government agency.

C. I have participated in the implementation of a housing, homelessness, economic development, Community Development program sponsored by a Federal, State, or local government.

D. None of the above.

7. Which outcomes have you achieved while implementing or overseeing housing, homeless, economic development, or community development program?

A. Ensured projects met the applicable program regulatory and statutory requirements

B. Completed project specifications as planned (e.g., correct number of units as funded)

C. Exceeded project quality expectations

D. Met project deadlines and timeframes

E. Ensured amounts drawn remained within funding limits

F. Achieved a positive track record of more than one program implementation

G. None of the above

8. Which activities have you performed to prepare for oral presentations?

A. Researched or investigated topics for discussion

B. Developed an outline or talking points

C. Gave mock presentations for practice

D. Requested feedback on presentation content and/or delivery

E. Adjusted presentation to audience characteristics (e.g., level of understanding, expectations)

F. None of the above

9. Select the audiences with which you have discussed sensitive issues as part of your professional work.

A. Grantees

B. Customers or clients

C. Peers or coworkers

D. Managers or supervisors

E. External federal agency executives

F. Local-level officials

G. State-level officials

H. Members of congress and their staff

I. None of the above

10. Choose the statements that describe your experience developing effective working relationships in a professional setting.

A. I have negotiated with others to reach an agreement, settlement, consensus, or solution

B. I have engaged others in information sharing to identify potential issues and propose possible solutions

C. I have built constructive relationships with others to encourage continuous communication and feedback

D. I have responded to questions from others promptly

E. I have pursued networking opportunities to develop mutually beneficial professional relationships

F. I positively contributed to group discussions and meetings

G. None of the above

11. Select the statements that describe your experience writing documents (e.g., reports, letters) in a professional environment.

A. I have tailored the language and tone of my writing to a technical audience

B. I have tailored the language and tone of my writing to a non-technical audience

C. I have synthesized multiple ideas into a cohesive and concise document

D. I have followed standardized procedures to structure my writing

E. I have included accurate reference citations

F. I have received recognition from management or customers on the quality of my writing

G. None of the above

12. Select the response(s) that describes your experience communicating, Community Development/Housing/Homelessness programs, policies, procedures, regulations, program research and policy analysis with internal and external stakeholders.

A. I have experience in developing written communication strategies for policies, procedures, business plans, and departmental activities

B. I have experience interpreting written policies, procedures, and regulations, resulting in minimal clarifications

C. I have experience preparing written reports and presentations, with collateral materials to support understanding of policies, procedures and regulations (i.e., graphs, charts, and reports that are clear concise and effective)

D. I have experience developing/written complex analytical documents evaluating programs or policies

E. I have developed/written briefing policy guidance notices, hand books and procedures

F. I have developed briefing papers or talking points for senior managers

G. I have developed/written research papers that analyze various industry practices around specific programs or policies

H. None of the above

13. Which technological resources have you used to analyze a grantee's condition and identify trends?

A. Online public records (e.g., census data)

B. Pre-prepared reports from tracking databases

C. Social media

D. National or regional demographic information

E. None of the above

14. Choose the responses that describe your experience gathering and analyzing information relative to Community Development/Housing/Homelessness programs.

A. I have used data maintained in information management systems to determine if gathered information supports conclusions and responses

B. I have used data to compare current information with aggregate or industry wide data

C. I have experience using information systems such as IDIS, DRGR, LOCCS, or eSnaps

D. I have experience performing task to identify trends or relationships based on housing data

E. I have experience critically reviewing information to determine the quality of information and to identify additional information needed

F. None of the Above

15. Select the responses that describe how you have analyzed information to make determinations at work.

A. I have determined which questions are relevant to ask from a checklist

B. I have determined if submitted forms comply with requirements (e.g., correct form, completed correctly)

C. I have determined if gathered information supports conclusions or responses

D. I have determined what information is missing

E. I have performed analysis to determine compliance when multiple options and exceptions exist

F. None of the above

16. Select the statements that describe your experience solving problems.

A. I have identified issues that needed resolution or required action

B. I have developed methods and approaches for gathering information

C. I have applied analytical techniques to review information and patterns

D. I have weighed alternative solutions to make final recommendations

E. None of the above

17. What statement best describes your highest level of experience making decisions?

A. I have made simple or routine decisions

B. As part of a team, I have analyzed issues/problems and made recommendations to management

C. I have independently analyzed issues and considered the impact and rules prior to implementing solutions

D. None of the above

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