Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Specialist
Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asst Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.Duties
As an
Equal Opportunity Specialist , you will:Assess, investigate, conciliate, and/or resolve complex, highly sensitive and difficult allegations of discrimination related to housing, and employment.Perform compliance reviews of the fair housing policies/practices of recipients of federal monies, i.e., Public Housing Authorities, Assisted Housing, and other HUD subsidized housing programs.Assess program effectiveness by reviewing fair housing program plans for consistency with program objectives.Contact respondents to serve charges, explains respondent's rights and obligations under the law, and conducts interviews to obtain evidence.Salary
$106,914 - $153,354/yearConditions 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.Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.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:Conducting housing discrimination complaint investigations, analyzing evidence, preparing final investigative reports and making findings and recommendations; ANDConducting civil rights compliance reviews of program participants who receive Federal financial assistance.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.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.Other 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
Non-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
HUD Ethics Guidelines .Required Documents
A complete application includes:A resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)Vacancy assessment question responses: All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.Performance Appraisal or explanation: Submit a copy of all pages of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal, dated within 12 months of the opening date of this announcement, that includes the final rating. In cases where the performance appraisal is more than 12 months old, incomplete, missing pages, or unavailable, you must attach a written explanation of the reasons. Failure to do so may prevent you from being considered for this position.Submission of any required documents identified below, if applicable: Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).How to Apply
HUD has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.Please review the entire announcement before applying.The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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As an
Equal Opportunity Specialist , you will:Assess, investigate, conciliate, and/or resolve complex, highly sensitive and difficult allegations of discrimination related to housing, and employment.Perform compliance reviews of the fair housing policies/practices of recipients of federal monies, i.e., Public Housing Authorities, Assisted Housing, and other HUD subsidized housing programs.Assess program effectiveness by reviewing fair housing program plans for consistency with program objectives.Contact respondents to serve charges, explains respondent's rights and obligations under the law, and conducts interviews to obtain evidence.Salary
$106,914 - $153,354/yearConditions 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.Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.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:Conducting housing discrimination complaint investigations, analyzing evidence, preparing final investigative reports and making findings and recommendations; ANDConducting civil rights compliance reviews of program participants who receive Federal financial assistance.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.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.Other 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
Non-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
HUD Ethics Guidelines .Required Documents
A complete application includes:A resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)Vacancy assessment question responses: All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.Performance Appraisal or explanation: Submit a copy of all pages of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal, dated within 12 months of the opening date of this announcement, that includes the final rating. In cases where the performance appraisal is more than 12 months old, incomplete, missing pages, or unavailable, you must attach a written explanation of the reasons. Failure to do so may prevent you from being considered for this position.Submission of any required documents identified below, if applicable: Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).How to Apply
HUD has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.Please review the entire announcement before applying.The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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