Administrator - Office Of Native American Programs

Summary This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 23-HUD-3118-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply.

Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Responsibilities As an Administrator - Office of Native American Programs, you will: - Direct a staff of specialists to provide performance oversight, compliance assurance, technical assistance coordination, and program implementation for tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE), and client groups under the area Office of Native American Program's (ONAP) jurisdiction. Resolve sensitive issues by interpreting and applying new and existing policy and procedural instructions issued by Headquarters for staff, tribes, and TDHEs.

- Assess tribes and TDHEs concerns, broad trends, and technical assistance needs and develop and revise procedures to improve the effectiveness of the office and to adjust to changing conditions. Maintain contacts with tribal officials, tribal council members, TDHE directors, tenant groups, local, state, and other Federal agency officials to effectively administer the Department's programs and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. - Provide administrative and technical supervision of assigned staff including; evaluating subordinate supervisors; hearing and resolving group grievances; reviewing and approving disciplinary actions; managing travel, staff, and equipment resources; providing training for staff; and ensuring that the agency's Affirmative Action Plan is met.

Requirements Conditions of Employment The official duty station for this position will be in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. 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-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the service. Specialized experience for this position includes: - Supervising staff responsible for monitoring and evaluating housing programs; AND - Collaborating with Native American and/or Alaska Native tribal leaders, federal, or state or local agencies, or the private sector regarding program objectives related to Native Americans and/or Alaska Natives; AND - Providing administrative and operational oversight. 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-15 you must have been at the GS-14 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. 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 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.

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.