Portfolio Management Specialist - Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing

Summary This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 25-HUD-62-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Portfolio Management Specialist, you will: Serves as an asset manager for complex property portfolios for agency-owned and/or leased assets for a region, acting as a liaison, advisor, and representative on sensitive and complex issues, and providing expert advisory assistance developing solutions to complex Property Management problems. Skillfully negotiates with Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in agreements and arrangements for recovery and sustainability in maintaining viability of troubled properties. -Reviews and analyzes current and historic financial data; compares previous annual statements with recent financial information; analyzes current operation expenses and project financial data to form the basis for decisions on needed management improvements and ultimately, development viability. Reviews and evaluates legal documents, in coordination with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) as necessary, to determine and ensure compliance with Departmental and other federal, state, and local regulations, requirements, statutes, and policies. Ensures that physical inspections (Housing Quality Standards and Uniform Physical Conditions Standards) are conducted as required for the purpose of evaluating physical conditions, maintenance, and security; approves plans of action and monitors progress until completion; identifies areas of PHA program administration and management operations that require either on-site reviews or remote reviews to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Based on information and data gathered from reviews, inspections and analysis, the incumbent develops solutions to facilitate and maintain the stock of affordable housing in decent, safe, sanitary and drug-free conditions. Additionally, these efforts will be designed to prevent future program or operational problems, as determined by the Quarterly Risk Assessment as well as to assist the PHA to identify measures to promote efficiency and program effectiveness. Requirements Conditions of Employment The official duty station for this position will be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment." Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: -Oversight and Management of a Program Portfolio.; AND -Managing and working with Low Rent Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Programs.; AND -Analyzing data of programs and operations and making recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness. 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: -Managing a Program Portfolio.; AND -Working with Low Rent Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Programs.; AND -Identifying and analyzing situations and making recommendations to resolve problems or improve processes.; AND -Communicating specific mission goals, needs, or problems with internal and external stakeholders. For the GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes: -Assisting in managing a Program Portfolio.; AND -Reviewing and analyzing policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements.; AND -Communicating specific mission goals, needs, or problems with internal and external stakeholders. OR EDUCATION: 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 COMBINATION: 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. A combination of education and experience. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience. Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13 you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-11 you must have been at the GS-9 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions. EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation incentive will not be paid. Recruitment incentive will not be paid. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics.