Summary This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asst Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. This opportunity is also open to Status eligibles under announcement 24-HUD-542. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Responsibilities As a Fair Housing Analyst, you will: Perform a variety of duties to assist the Director Supervisor in developing new strategies, policies and or initiatives related to the programs of the office. This includes working with appropriate HUD staff as well as other Federal agencies policy officials responsible for developing and implementing new program activities. Apply knowledge of appraisal disciplines, development and management concepts, principles, methods, and practices. Review appraisal and valuation work identified during investigations of complaints alleging valuation bias. Incorporates knowledge of the Fair Housing Act while reviewing appraisal and valuation work. Serve as technical resource staff person for the supervisor or Team Leader for advice and guidance on all matters relating to appraisals, including the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Provide technical assistance, advice, and other information to improve understanding and access to programs supported by the Office. Work closely with headquarters and field offices to provide guidance and direction in resolving program issues. Direct and develop plans for project teams or other groups in accomplishing producing projects studies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Candidates will be selected for a job assigned to one of the official duty stations listed in this announcement. Failure to report to duty at the location for which the candidate is selected 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. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment." Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Uses experience of appraisal disciplines, development and management concepts, principles, methods, and practices. AND - Reviews appraisal and valuation work identified during investigations of complaints alleging valuation bias. AND - Uses experience of the Fair Housing Act while reviewing appraisal and valuation work. 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. Education 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.