Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Supervisory Equal Opportunity Specialist
Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Supervisory Equal Opportunity Specialist
This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asst Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Duties
The following are the duties of this position at the
GS-14 . 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/an
Supervisory Equal Opportunity Specialist , you will: Serve as the principal advisor to the Regional Director with respect to the intake and assessment of complaints filed under the laws within the jurisdiction of the Fair Housing Regional Office. Also, serve as principal advisor to the FHEO Center Director on inquiries and/or complaints that need to be processed. Carry out responsibilities under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and Equal Housing Opportunity pursuant to relevant Executive Orders. Supervise the intake, assessment, assignment, tracking and conciliation/resolution of complaints received under the following statutes: Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination Act; and Equal Housing Opportunity pursuant to relevant Executive Orders or other relevant laws. Supervise daily operation of the Intake Branch, and is responsible for overall management of the Branch's case load, which includes: timely recognition and pursuit of situations that require prompt judicial action; directing all aspects of the intake and assess processes for inquiries, claims and complaints ensuring that jurisdictional complaints are assigned for investigation/conciliation; providing assistance and direction to subordinate staff during their work which may include intake, assessment and/or investigation of complaints, preparation of investigation plans, investigative research, the timely collection of information and evidence, the timely and accurate analysis of information and evidence, timely preparation of final investigative reports, and all other duties related to the satisfactory completion of the investigative process. Salary
$119,355 - $183,353/year Conditions of Employment
The official duty station for this position will be in
Boston, Massachusetts . 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. A one year supervisory or managerial 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. Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience :
For the
GS-14 , 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:
Analysis and application of fair housing laws and equal opportunity regulations such as the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title VI Civil Rights of the 1964, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act as it relates to housing, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Experience in managerial techniques, human relations and skills to effectively address a wide variety of employee, stakeholder, and client issues. Applying the Fair Housing Initiative (FHIP) and Fair Housing Assistance Programs (FHAP), which includes: testing methodologies; FHIP enforcement strategies and operations; and FHAP adjudication processes. Specialized Experience :
For the
GS-13 , 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:
Analysis and application of fair housing laws and equal opportunity regulations such as the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title VI Civil Rights of the 1964, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act as it relates to housing, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applying the Fair Housing Initiative (FHIP) and Fair Housing Assistance Programs (FHAP), which includes: experience testing methodologies; FHIP enforcement strategies and operations; and FHAP adjudication processes. 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-14
you must have been at the
GS-13
level for 52 weeks. 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
non-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. 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. 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. Submission of any required documents identified below, if applicable. For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website. To preview the assessment questionnaire:
Preview Assessment Questionnaire Benefits
A 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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This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asst Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Duties
The following are the duties of this position at the
GS-14 . 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/an
Supervisory Equal Opportunity Specialist , you will: Serve as the principal advisor to the Regional Director with respect to the intake and assessment of complaints filed under the laws within the jurisdiction of the Fair Housing Regional Office. Also, serve as principal advisor to the FHEO Center Director on inquiries and/or complaints that need to be processed. Carry out responsibilities under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and Equal Housing Opportunity pursuant to relevant Executive Orders. Supervise the intake, assessment, assignment, tracking and conciliation/resolution of complaints received under the following statutes: Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination Act; and Equal Housing Opportunity pursuant to relevant Executive Orders or other relevant laws. Supervise daily operation of the Intake Branch, and is responsible for overall management of the Branch's case load, which includes: timely recognition and pursuit of situations that require prompt judicial action; directing all aspects of the intake and assess processes for inquiries, claims and complaints ensuring that jurisdictional complaints are assigned for investigation/conciliation; providing assistance and direction to subordinate staff during their work which may include intake, assessment and/or investigation of complaints, preparation of investigation plans, investigative research, the timely collection of information and evidence, the timely and accurate analysis of information and evidence, timely preparation of final investigative reports, and all other duties related to the satisfactory completion of the investigative process. Salary
$119,355 - $183,353/year Conditions of Employment
The official duty station for this position will be in
Boston, Massachusetts . 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. A one year supervisory or managerial 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. Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience :
For the
GS-14 , 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:
Analysis and application of fair housing laws and equal opportunity regulations such as the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title VI Civil Rights of the 1964, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act as it relates to housing, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Experience in managerial techniques, human relations and skills to effectively address a wide variety of employee, stakeholder, and client issues. Applying the Fair Housing Initiative (FHIP) and Fair Housing Assistance Programs (FHAP), which includes: testing methodologies; FHIP enforcement strategies and operations; and FHAP adjudication processes. Specialized Experience :
For the
GS-13 , 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:
Analysis and application of fair housing laws and equal opportunity regulations such as the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title VI Civil Rights of the 1964, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act as it relates to housing, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applying the Fair Housing Initiative (FHIP) and Fair Housing Assistance Programs (FHAP), which includes: experience testing methodologies; FHIP enforcement strategies and operations; and FHAP adjudication processes. 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-14
you must have been at the
GS-13
level for 52 weeks. 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
non-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. 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. 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. Submission of any required documents identified below, if applicable. For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website. To preview the assessment questionnaire:
Preview Assessment Questionnaire Benefits
A 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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