[Hiring] Construction Analyst @Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing

Role Description

The Construction Analyst position is located within the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC), Department of Housing and Urban Development, AIS for the Office of Public and Indian Housing. The REAC is responsible for annual assessments of HUD and Other Federally Subsidized Housing Programs. Evaluations are based on the collection of both internal and external information (qualitative and quantitative) tailored to each program recipient to measure performance, compliance with Federal statutes, rules and regulations, and the management and operation of housing programs and initiatives.

As a Construction Analyst (REAC), you will:

• Review and analyze inspection data gathered on Federally subsidized properties for physical inspection data for compliance with standards such as Hazardous Building Materials, Architectural Structures, Facility Maintenance, and Federal Accessibility Standards.
• Complete comprehensive inspections and evaluations of contract inspectors using HUD's physical inspection protocols to determine compliance with standards emphasizing life-threatening health and safety hazards.
• Serve as a troubleshooter and/or subject matter expert for the most difficult and vexing problems. Responsible for resolving matters involving significant and controversial issues.
• Extend appropriate solutions for extremely complex issues and improving physical condition inspection operations and performance nationwide.

Qualifications

• You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• Specialized Experience for the GS-09 grade level includes:
  • Evaluating residential or commercial building inspection plans and documents involving different construction materials or methods;
  • Assisting in gathering information for property inspections;
  • Assisting in documenting inspection findings to support the drafting of inspection reports.
• Specialized Experience for the GS-11 grade level includes:
  • Evaluating residential or commercial building inspection plans and documents involving different construction materials or methods;
  • Conducting inspections under supervision;
  • Assisting in reviewing property inspection reports for existing properties.
• Specialized Experience for the GS-12 grade level includes:
  • Evaluating residential or commercial building inspection plans and documents involving different construction materials or methods;
  • Applying established standards to evaluate the physical condition of structures and recommend improvements;
  • Reviewing property inspection reports for existing properties.
• Specialized Experience for the GS-13 grade level includes:
  • Evaluating residential or commercial building inspection plans and documents involving different construction materials or methods;
  • Inspecting, reviewing, and ensuring assets meet the proposed development specifications;
  • Interpreting statutory and regulatory requirements related to building requirements;
  • Preparing and reviewing property inspection reports for existing properties.

Requirements

• Time-in-Grade:
  • For the GS-09 you must have been at the GS-07 level for 52 weeks.
  • For the GS-11 you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks.
  • For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 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.

Benefits

• Details about benefits are not provided in the original description.

Company Description

The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country.