Duties

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/an Management and Program Analyst, you will:

Serve as advisor to senior management within the Office of Housing on critical, sensitive or confidential matters as they pertain to the equal employment opportunity program, employee and labor relations program, and other assigned special projects and programs. This includes developing options, recommendations, and conclusions that take into account and give appropriate weight to uncertainties about the data and other variables that affect long range program performance.

Provide analytical support in assessing and defining the needs of the Office of Housing for equal employment opportunity and employee and labor relations.

Conduct comprehensive studies on the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations and recommends changes or improvements. Coordinates and tracks all data pertaining to the disposition of alternative dispute resolution program cases.

Analyze new or proposed legislation, regulations or other authoritative guidance to determine impact on program operations and develops implementation plans as necessary.

Conduct training to management and supervisory officials as required for program changes to ensure regulatory compliance. Assists management in adhering to regulatory guidance provided on matters pertaining to use of authorized leave, work schedules, workers' compensation, reasonable accommodations, on-the-job injuries, etc. Ensures management and all levels of personnel are kept informed of new or changed guidance, procedures and policies. Elevates matters requiring interpretation to the appropriate subject matter expert within OCHCO when necessary.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

The official duty station for this position will be in Washington, District of Columbia. 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.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience: For the 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 for this position includes:

Specialized experience for the GS-13 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Preparing reports and briefing supervisors, management and staff on a variety of Employee and Labor Relations issues and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) issues; AND
- Advising management on sensitive Employee and Labor Relations issues, unfair labor practices, and reasonable accommodations; AND
- Recommending solutions to problems and conflicting issues impacting EEO.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year 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 includes:

Specialized experience for the GS-12 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Preparing reports and briefing supervisors, management and staff on a variety of Employee and Labor Relations issues and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) issues; AND
- Recommending solutions to problems and conflicting issues impacting EEO.

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.

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.
• 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A one year 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.

As required by Executive Order 14043 , Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.

Employees are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.

If selected, you will be required to submit documentation of proof of vaccination or have an approved exemption request on/or before appointment or onboarding.

• 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 .