Career Opportunities with HUD The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development s Office of Multifamily Housing is transitioning to a new business model. To balance the workload and ensure effectiveness of the new model, HUD is seeking talented, career driven professionals that are pursuing a challenging and rewarding career within the federal government. Currently, we are seeking to fill positions in our Chicago, Minneapolis and Detroit offices. Our Mission: Create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. Our Customers and Partners: Interact with a wide network of industry partners including Property Owners & Developers, Property Management Firms, Lenders, Contractors Auditors, and local units of government. Team Environment: You will work in a dynamic team environment where close collaboration is key to achieving the Mission. HUD s Work-Life balance: Positions at HUD offer personal flexibility options and benefits to foster a healthy work-life balance Minneapolis, Chicago or Detroit Office locations are centrally located with easy access and are great places to live, work and play. Be Prepared to Apply Don t Wait Now is the time to register or update your www.usajobs.gov account to prepare yourself for these opportunities. You can receive alerts when jobs are posted. P OS ITIONS MAY INCLUDE : M anagemen t Positions A s se t Manageme nt Division Director, GS - 15 P r oduction D iv i s ion D irector, GS - 15 U nderw riting Branch Chief, GS -14 A c count Execu t ive Branch Chief, GS - 14 T r ouble d A sset Specialist Branch Chief, GS - 14 T e chnical Specialis t Branch Chief, GS - 14 P r ogram Staff Positio ns T r ouble d A sset Specialist, GS - 13 S en io r Underw rite r, GS - 13 S en io r Account Execu t iv e, GS - 13 C ontr acto r /Procureme n t Specia l is t, GS -13 A d minis tr ative Staff Specia l is t, GS - 12 U nderw rite r, GS-12 U nderw rite r, GS-9 / 11 F u nding Specia l i st, GS - 12 G rant Management Specia l i st, GS - 12 I nforma t ion Specia l is t, GS - 12 A c count Execu t ive, GS - 12 A c count Execu t ive, GS - 9 /11 U nderw riting Analy st, GS -5/7/9 P r ogram Analy s t, GS - 5 / 7/9 P r ogram Assis ta nt, GS - 5 /6 /7 Apply only at www.usajobs.gov. Not all positions will be available in all locations. Follow HUD on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. EEO Employer. For more information on HUD visit www.hud.gov or email us with general questions at midwestregionmft@hud.gov.
Position Summaries A summary of all field office positions in the new model is provided below. This summary is meant to provide staff insight into some anticipated job duties for future positions. Many of the new positions are similar to duties currently performed. The new position titles reflect adoption of the new Account Executive and Underwriter Models and more closely describe the roles and responsibilities of the positions. Staff will receive reassignments to positions that fit their skill set, experience, and qualifications. A full position description with official job duties will be sent before the report to duty date. Positions will also be posted for hiring as needed. No one currently in Multifamily need apply for a job everyone will be assigned an appropriate position however, you may choose to apply in order to pursue relocation, promotion, or other career advancement opportunities Leadership/Operations/Support Roles Multifamily Hub Director multifamily housing programs within his/her assigned jurisdiction. The incumbent will oversee supervisory and nonsupervisory staff who are assigned activities related to asset development and asset management, and will assure that multifamily programs are implemented in conformance with existing laws, regulations, and policies. Director in the current model. Operations Officer administrative activities that support the Regional Center and Satellite Offices. The Operations Officer will oversee the activities of staff responsible for administrative processing, information management, procurement and contracting, space management, supplies, etc. Operations Officer in the current model. Administrative Specialist is responsible for performing some or all of the administrative management activities and for providing expert advice on a broad range of administrative, personnel, employee relations, labor relations, and EEO activities for the Multifamily Regional Center or Satellite Office. managerial, technical, operational, and administrative policies and procedures. activities to include automation, budget, material management, and administrative responsibilities. Administrative Staff Specialist in the current model. Updated Tuesday, August 05, 2014 18
Information Specialist Region. take the necessary actions to ensure the implementation, monitoring, and on-going operation of all of Multifamily Housing information and processing systems, both automated and manual, and ensures the timeliness and accuracy of all data within that system. activities accomplished by the Multifamily Regional Center or Satellite Office being serviced. Information Specialist in the current model. Contracting Officer Representative advisor with responsibility for a range of multifamily contracted activities that impact accomplishment of Departmental and Office of Housing mission objectives and maintaining the public trust in Departmental operations. planning, through describing procurement needs, market research, proposal evaluation, contract monitoring, performance assessment, and problem resolution. Significant coordination is required with organizational elements within Multifamily Housing and other Departmental components, and among outside entities seeking or doing business with Multifamily Housing. This position builds upon the duties now performed by a Housing Contract Services Specialist or a Multifamily Contracts Manager in the current model. Program Analyst ub Director or Division Directors. He/she provides programmatic support of Regional initiatives designed to improve the implementation of multifamily housing programs in the assigned jurisdiction. information on behalf of the Hub Director, sets up meetings and conferences with internal staff and outside customers, resolves problems and issues, and performs support, administrative, and clerical functions that facilitates the effective execution of the Regional mission. Housing Program Assistant support to program staff specialists in the implementation of multifamily housing programs. The incumbent will retrieve and file documents, gather and compile data, prepare routine correspondence, review files, and respond to routine inquiries from HUD customers. Program Assistant in the current model. Updated Tuesday, August 05, 2014 19
Production Division Chief, Underwriter Branch or Satellite Office, and is responsible for oversight of staff managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of planning, scoping, development design, construction, and operation of major multifamily insured and capital advance projects. construction disciplines, requires broad experience in various functions, a full and in-depth understanding of HUD Multifamily Development and Asset Management procedures and guidelines, and government contracting processes. staff development activities, manage pipeline priorities, and for particularly sensitive political or technical issues, transactions or programs, serve as HUD's primary point of contact for sponsor/customers and for all external agencies and professionals. Supervisory Project Manager in Development in the current model. Division Director, Production Division The incumbent will supervise two or more Branch Chiefs (Underwriting Branch and Technical Specialist Branch) with management and leadership responsibility for teams of professionals and support staff of multifamily underwriters and technical discipline specialists. production, including serving as the primary official within the financing programs and management of the transaction pipeline within their jurisdiction through the development and construction phase. and other government entities, including high level participation in development and management of national programs, establishment of management plan goals, and for coordinating with Asset Management, Public and Indian Housing, and other offices within HUD. umbent ensures quality control, oversight of management and internal controls and management reporting for all technical, underwriting and programmatic matters within their responsibility. l issues, transactions or programs, and assures that plans and strategies are developed and implemented to effectively achieve management plan goals. Supervisory Project Manager in Development in the current model. Updated Tuesday, August 05, 2014 20
Senior Underwriter multifamily mortgage insurance submitted under various programs evaluate risk, coordinate processing, manage communications and expectations of lenders, and technical reviews necessary for FHA multifamily production. accomplishment of planning, scoping, development, design, construction, supporting the operation of major multifamily insured projects. all external agencies and professionals for projects assigned. underwriter) as measured by the number of transactions and mortgage amount, in addition to more complex transactions. analyst staff, but have a more sophisticated level of knowledge of Project Based Section 8 programs, the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and mixed financing structures, and to handle a large volume of routine transactions independently, and complex transactions with minimal supervision. Senior Underwriter in the current model. Closing Coordinator management, design, consulting, coordinating, training, and support functions of the closing process, including oversight and coordinating the closing process for FHA insured or HUD assisted multifamily housing financing transactions, oversight of loan and/or grant award disbursements. approval, and management of closing dockets, and stays abreast of HUD and Office of Multifamily Production policies, housing industry, tax, financing, and real estate policies. Assists senior management in resolving issues that may arise in more complex transactions. functions necessary to ensure timely and acceptable completion of new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or required capital repairs of rental housing following the closing of a transaction. actions necessary to ensure fiscal control and reporting requirements are met. Updated Tuesday, August 05, 2014 21
Underwriter multifamily mortgage insurance submitted under various programs evaluate risk, coordinate processing, manage communications and expectations of lenders, and technical reviews necessary for FHA multifamily production. accomplishment of planning, scoping, development, design, construction, supporting the operation of major multifamily insured projects. external agencies and professionals for projects assigned. Analyst, and to handle routine applications with minimal supervision, and to handle more complex transactions with mentoring or supervisory guidance. Project Manager in Development or Underwriter in the current model. Underwriter Analyst staff. sactional support for more senior and technical insurance underwriting considerations, including the location and nature of the project, the timing constraints of other financing commitments, the qualifications and good standing of the owner, lender, and other key parties involved. inaccurate or incomplete documents. Performs technical, quantitative, and financial analysis and review for projects requesting FHA mortgage insurance. members for approval. Program Manager in Development in the current model. Chief, Technical Specialist Branch technical expertise and coordination of analysis and resource support for the underwriting of multifamily rental housing. Provides technical and administrative direction to a staff consisting of Architects, Engineers, Analysts and Appraisers. and other Multifamily Regional Center or Satellite Office management, providing technical expertise, guidance, and management of the planning, development, design, cost, value, and environmental analysis, as well as oversight of construction progress and support of underwriting and operations, involved with major multifamily insured and capital advance projects. ensuring technical compliance, quality control in underwriting and risk management, and that HUD's commitments to the sponsor/customer are met. pon the duties now performed by Supervisory Project Manager in Development in the current model. Updated Tuesday, August 05, 2014 22
Appraiser of underwriting of multifamily rental housing, including assisting in developing and supporting recommendations to approve, modify, or reject lender loan proposals. re-capitalizing distressed properties, and similar activities. appraisals and environmental assessments. other technical support for HUD and Lender underwriting staff, and third party professionals. Appraiser in the current model. Construction Analyst Construction management expertise in the of underwriting of multifamily rental housing, including assisting in developing and supporting recommendations to approve, modify, or reject lender loan proposals. accessibility and other Fair Housing requirements. diligence such as Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimates, Physical Condition Needs Assessment, Construction progress schedules, and environmental assessments. and assists in training and other technical support for HUD and Lender underwriting staff, and third party professionals. Construction Analyst or an Architect in the current model. Updated Tuesday, August 05, 2014 23
Asset Management Division Division Director, Asset Management between the assigned Region/Program Center and Headquarters, general issues from the public related to asset management, including HUD property ownership and management. The Division is responsible for all matters affecting the condition of the property and the related performance of the management for insured, assisted and unassisted multifamily properties. knowledge of a wide range of policies and procedures for the origination and servicing of the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs, the Section 202 and 811 Capital Advance programs, and the Section 8 Project Based and other rental assistance programs. While acting as a representative of the Multifamily /Program Center, the position requires independent action in making determinations, recommendations, and investigations that involve the above program areas. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating work from the Region/program center to Headquarters ensuring timely and accurate responses to all requests. Executive, Senior Account Executives, Account Executives, Troubled Asset Specialist and other Field staff who are skilled in the functions performed by the Division. He/she performs supervisory and managerial duties to assure that the Division meets established goals and objectives and performs administrative duties and responsibilities including processing time and attendance, completing EPPES and PACs for subordinate staff. The Director also provides support to the Multifamily Region/Program Center Director as needed. Supervisory Project Manager in Asset Management in the current model. Asset Management Division Director/Satellite Office Coordinator additional responsibilities of employees in satellite office; serving as point of contact for Field Office Director for VIP visits; provide input into hiring, performance plans, and appraisals of supervisors. Supervisory Project Manager in Asset Management in the current model. Updated Tuesday, August 05, 2014 24
Chief, Account Executive Branch offices -level supervisory position in non-core responsibility for directing the day-to-day activities of the assigned team of Account Executives and Senior Account Executives including distribution and balancing of workload, tracking work progress and status, estimating and reporting on work completion, instructing the team in specific tasks and job techniques, responding to and assisting with technical issues and problems, reporting on work performance and training needs, and administering the gain and loss of employees. identified as supervisory in nature, including approving leave, assigning performance elements, and standards, and rating employees. Exercises significant authority for program operations re-delegated from the Multifamily Region Director. The incumbent serves as a supervisor of the account executive team, with full leadership and administrative authority for the operations of the account executive team, including both goals management and performance management. Distributes and balances the workload including the estimation on work completion to ensure excellent customer service to lenders and stakeholder. Supervisory Project Manager in Asset Management in the current model. Senior Account Executive knowledge of a wide range of policies and procedures for servicing of the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs, the Section 202 and 811 Capital Advance programs, and the Section 8 Project Based programs. The incumbent should have knowledge of mortgage loan originations for FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs. leadership to less experienced members of the team. g as a representative of HUD and the Multifamily Region/Satellite Office, the position requires independent action in conducting investigations, making determinations, and recommendations, that involve the FHA multifamily program areas. ds upon the duties now performed by an experienced Project Manager in Asset Management with skill in dealing with complex projects in the current model. Updated Tuesday, August 05, 2014 25
Account Executive incumbent will need substantive and practical knowledge of a wide range of policies and procedures for the servicing of the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs, the Section 202 and 811 Capital Advance programs, and the Section 8 Project Based programs. loan originations for FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs. y Region/ Satellite Office, the position requires independent action in conducting investigations, making determinations and recommendations that involve the FHA multifamily housing program areas. Works with Production staff to provide input on new loan applications including information about market conditions, management agent and owner. Project Manager in Asset Management in the current model. Chief, Troubled Asset Specialist Branch ent serves as a supervisor with responsibility for directing the day-to-day activities of the Troubled Asset team, including distribution and balancing of workload, tracking work progress and status, estimating and reporting on work completion, instructing the team in specific tasks and job techniques, responding to and assisting with technical issues and problems, reporting on work performance and training needs, and administering the gain and loss of employees. tasks typically identified as supervisory in nature, including approving leave, assigning performance elements, and standards, and rating employees. incumbent will need extensive and detailed practical knowledge of a wide range of policies and procedures for the origination and servicing of the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs, the Section 202 and 811 Capital Advance programs, and the Section 8 Project Based program. as a representative of HUD and the Multifamily Region/Program Center, the position requires independent action in making determinations, recommendations, and conducting investigations that involve the above program areas. ties now performed by a Supervisory Project Manager in Asset Management with skill in dealing with troubled projects in the current model. Updated Tuesday, August 05, 2014 26
Troubled Asset Specialist the incumbent will need extensive and detailed practical knowledge of a wide range of policies and procedures for the origination and servicing of the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs, the Section 202 and 811 Capital Advance programs, and the Section 8 Project Based programs. troubled assets, risk management practices, asset workout, and claim resolution. While acting as a representative of HUD and the Multifamily Region/Program Center, the position requires independent action in making determinations, recommendations, and investigations that involve the above program areas. Senior Project Manager in Asset Management with skill in dealing with troubled projects in the current model. Funding Specialist Executive, and staff on issues related to funds availability and funding decision of multifamily HUD-assisted programs. works closely with the Account Executive Team to programs are achieved with allocated funds. processing and tracking of all multifamily housing funding assignments including but not limited to the following: Multifamily project-based Section 8 Contract renewals, Section 202/811 Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRACs) fund assignments, Multifamily Section 8 new units and project amendments, Flexible Subsidy Program, Multifamily Fee Inspection, Preservation Program Contracts (Appraisals, Lead Based Paint Inspection, Preservation Capital Needs Assessments), Service Coordinator Grants, Service Program Grants, Technical Assistance Grants for Preservation Program, Emergency Capital Repair Grants, Assisted Living Conversion Program Grants, etc. advising on funding decisions, controls, information and documentation systems, and similar functions in Multifamily Housing. Specialist in the current model. Grants Specialist of Multifamily grant applications account executives and/or cooperative agreements Multifamily grants. st in audits performed on Updated Tuesday, August 05, 2014 27