Construction Analyst (REAC)

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: Evaluating residential or commercial building inspection plans and documents, including working with diverse construction material i.e. (brick, lumber, reinforced concrete, steel); AND Inspecting, reviewing, and ensuring assets meet the proposed development specifications; AND Interpreting statutory and regulatory requirements related to building requirements; AND Preparing and reviewing property inspection reports for existing properties. Specialized Experience for the GS-12, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Evaluating residential or commercial building inspection plans and documents, including working with diverse construction material i.e. (brick, lumber, reinforced concrete, steel); AND Applying standards established to evaluate the physical condition of structures and making suggestions for improvement; AND Reviewing property inspection reports for existing properties. The 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. For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 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.

HUD's Mission 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. This position is located in the Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH), Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC). PIH's mission is to provide low-income families affordable housing opportunities as they transition to self-sufficiency and homeownership. PIH oversees the administration of HUD's Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Section 8 Rental Assistance, and Native American Programs through a staff of Headquarters and Field employees. The field structure for PIH consists of 29 Hub Offices and 16 Program Centers that provide oversight, direct monitoring, and coordination for approximately 4,200 public housing authorities. The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. 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 Construction Analyst (REAC), you will: Reviews and analyzes 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. Completes 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. Serves as a troubleshooter and/or subject matter expert for the most difficult and vexing problems. Responsible for resolving matters involving significant and controversial issues. Extends appropriate solutions for extremely complex issues and improving physical condition inspection operations and performance nationwide.