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Position Title: Supervisory Grants Evaluation Specialist
Agency: Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing
Announcement Number: 23-HUD-2855-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 to Friday, October 6, 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)? Click CTAP for 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)? Click ICTAP for 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 that electing this option will not impact my chances of selection from this vacancy announcement and does not guarantee that a similar vacancy announcement will be opened by another hiring manager for which I can be considered or selected. 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-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes:
- Experience interpreting grant policy; AND
- Experience administering and managing discretionary grants to public and private organizations; AND
- Experience implementing and interpreting government or organizational financial policies.

1. Do you have one year of experience, at the GS-13 level or equivalent, as stated in the previous question?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If yes, please indicate in which position(s)/location in your resume this information can be found. (limit 250 characters)

3. Which of the following management functions have been a part of your work responsibilities on a regular basis?

A. Performance reviews of subordinate employees.

B. Constructive conflict resolution.

C. Identifying staffing needs.

D. Budget management and implementation.

E. Human Capital resource management.

F. Workload management.

G. Recommended selections for subordinate employees.

H. Identifying employee development needs and arranging for training.

I. None of the Above.

4. Choose the responses that best describe your experiences managing a team.

A. Communicating the organizations mission, vision, values, and strategic plan to team members.

B. Integrating the organization's mission and vision into the team's goals and priorities.

C. Coaching the team and providing advice on work methods and procedures.

D. Providing advice and guidance on statutory and regulatory requirements.

E. Building consensus on a team.

F. Resolving employee complaints and grievances.

G. Assessing employee performance, rewarding high performers, and coaching or disciplining employees not meeting expectations.

H. None of the above.

5. Select the statements that best describe your experience managing the team's workload and work product.

A. Balanced and adjusted workload and tasks based on priorities.

B. Communicated assignments to employees, including desired end-product and timeframes for completion.

C. Monitored the progress of employees’ work.

D. Reported progress of team’s work to superiors.

E. Reviewed completed work and ensured it met your instructions on prioritization, timeliness, and quality.

F. Improved or rejected work that did not meet standards.

G. Improved processes to increase team efficiency.

H. Developed and nurtured inter-office relationships to gain cooperation for successfully managing a project or program.

I. None of the above.

6. Have you assumed a leadership role as part of a grants evaluation project?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Which of the following do you have experience performing?

A. Providing input into the development, delivery, facilitation, and evaluation of Office training programs and requirements related to grantee performance.

B. Analyzing capacity of grantee performance.

C. Developing programs to address the need including curriculum content, program expansion, training, improvements to the business model and other interventions.

D. Coordinating the development of visual materials and other media to educate about and promote an array of grant evaluation programs.

E. None of the above.

8. Choose the response that best describes your experience.

A. I have experience conducting special studies, research and surveys for improving outreach and capacity building for grant programs, performing analytical research or work in developing and writing letters or comprehensive reports which affect changes in procedures or operations.

B. I have experience in assisting with special studies, research and surveys for improving outreach and capacity building for grant programs, performing analytical research or work in developing and writing letters or comprehensive reports which affect changes in procedures or operations.

C. None of the above.

9. In which of the following grant policy and evaluation functions do you have experience?

A. Recommending broad policy objectives to effectuate legislative, regulatory, and administrative goals, policies, and procedures with respect to grant programs.

B. Evaluating the effectiveness of policies and procedures.

C. Recommending program guidance through development of handbooks and notices related to grants evaluation.

D. Contributing to Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) as it relates to grants evaluation considerations.

E. Developing training materials for use by staff, stakeholders, or partners.

F. Providing technical assistance on HUD grants evaluation related matters to property owners, sponsors or property-management companies or lenders or developers or grantees or Federal, state, or local agencies.

G. Providing information, advice, and guidance to Departmental officials or representatives from other governmental agencies.

H. None of the above.

10. Indicate your experience gathering and evaluating information and data.

A. I have applied analytical and evaluation methods, theories, and techniques to provide recommendations on the effectiveness and efficiency of assigned program operations (e.g., conducting studies, researching and analyzing official documents, compiling and charting statistical data, gathering, summarizing and analyzing information for incorporation into final reports, carrying out specified portions or segments of specific projects).

B. I have tracked and monitored completion of office assignments and prepared reports that evaluate results and document any trends.

C. I have utilized a system to review, control, and report on program project status.

D. I have conducted analysis, reviews, and studies of operational and administrative programs and processes in order to provide recommended solutions and improvements for the efficiency of the office.

E. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

11. Select all the answer(s) that best describes your experience identifying and analyzing problems; making logical decisions; and providing solutions.

A. Identified and analyzed problems, distinguished between relevant and irrelevant information to make rational decisions.

B. Used qualitative data and analytical tools in problem solving.

C. Developed policies, regulations, procedures, or plans for meeting the organization's goals and objectives.

D. Independently interpreted and applied statutes and regulations to resolve problems and issues.

E. Prepared and presented analytical information to senior management officials within the organization. Analyses are used to explain or justify decision, conclusions, findings and recommendations.

F. Developed comprehensive material for reports, briefings or meetings of senior management officials on issues.

G. Experience in identifying and analyzing problems, making logical decisions, and providing solutions has been recognized as highly successful, e.g., through performance appraisal and/or awards.

H. None of the above.

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