Supervisory Equal Opportunity Specialist

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 21-HUD-2028. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

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:

• Supervise daily operation of the Intake Branch, and be 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.
• Serve as the primary point of interaction for the receipt of complaints for dual processing with state and local FHAP agencies in the jurisdiction of the Regional Office and provide technical assistance and training to correct problems, as necessary.
• Supervise the processing of discrimination complaints, which involves the investigation and conciliation of individual cases as required under Title VI, Section 504, Section 109, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act.
• Implement an administrative operating mechanism for the Branch for the delivery of services, budgets, personnel, travel, training, program accountability, and related administrative matters including managing staff functions in the Branch.
• Plan, coordinate and review the work of subordinates. Interview candidates for vacant positions; make recommendations for selection, promotion or reassignment; plan and assigns work; counsel employees on work problems or methods; resolve complaints or informal grievances; evaluate job performance, identify training needs and recommend appropriate courses; recommend disciplinary measures as appropriate; approve leave.

Occasional travel - Occasional Travel

Yes

14

• Job family (Series)

  0360 Equal Opportunity Compliance

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment

  The official duty station for this position will be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.

  Key Requirements:
  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
  QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  
  Specialized Experience:
  For GS-14 you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience requires experience in the following:
  
  • 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.; AND
  • Experience in managerial techniques, human relations and skills to effectively address a wide variety of employee, stakeholder, and client issues.; AND
  • 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.
  
  For GS-13 you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience requires experience in the following:
  
  • 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.; AND
  • 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. Education

  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

  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
  • A recruitment incentive may be paid to newly appointed (non-Federal) applicants. A service agreement will be required.
  • 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.
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • 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.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

  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.

  
  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.
  
  Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Communications and Media, Manages Human Resources, Organizational Awareness, and Problem Solving .

  Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories: Best Qualified, Better Qualified, and Qualified (Good) depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
  
  Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category.
  
  Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

  Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
  
  If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a rating of at least 84 out of 100 to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.
  
  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Not Required

  Drug test required

  No

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents.
  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)
  
  All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé tips.

  VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

  CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

• Benefits

  Benefits

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  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.

• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.