Job Listing: HUD MBA Fellow 2008-2

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Washington, DC 1 vacancy - Atlanta, GA 1 vacancy - Chicago Metro area, IL 1 vacancy - Denver, CO 1 vacancy - New York City, NY 1 vacancy - Boston Metro area, MA 1 vacancy - Seattle, WA 1 vacancy - Ft. Worth, TX 1 vacancy - Kansas City, KS 1 vacancy - Philadelphia Metro area, PA 1 vacancy - San Francisco County, CA

 

Before applying for this position, please visit the "How to Apply" tab for detailed information and requirements necessary to apply successfully.

 

Join the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Team, if you are looking for a challenging career opportunity and you want to be an impact player helping individuals achieve the American Dream! HUD is an integral partner in revitalizing and improving communities across America.  Our mission focuses on expanding homeownership, increasing access to affordable housing, strengthening communities through economic development, fighting housing discrimination, and tackling homelessness issues.  HUD offers a generous compensation package that may include such benefits as the following: competitive salaries; health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid leave and holidays; telecommuting or other flexible work schedules; transit subsidies; Student Loan Repayment Program; retirement investment options (401K-type plan); Flexible Spending Accounts; long-term care insurance; and childcare subsidies.  Headquarters offices are conveniently located at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro stop and within walking distance to great restaurants, museums, and the National Mall.  We also have a fitness center, childcare center, credit union, eateries, and other work-life conveniences. 

 

Are you interested in working in a constantly changing and challenging environment? Would you like to apply a wide range of your business skills?  Does the combination of business with government sound intrigue? 

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  (HUD) MBA Fellows Program is seeking individuals with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree who are interested in public service and to work toward our mission to "increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination."

Candidates selected will be appointed to a two-year program.  Those who successfully complete this formal training and development program, and who meet all requirements, may be converted to a competitive permanent Federal position.  At HUD, this program will provide an opportunity to learn about HUD's mission and programs.  Individuals employed under this program will be hired at the entry GS-9 grade, with a target of a GS-12 grade level upon program completion.

Rotational assignments are a key component of this program.  Assignments may be in areas such as budget, program analysis, compliance assistance, financial management, human resources and information technology in HUD's national and regional offices.  Responsibilities will include activities such as developing organizational studies and analysis, project management, proposing new processes for maximum utilization, and assist in annual fiscal planning.

Major Duties

Responsibilities will include such activities as developing organizational studies and analysis; project management; proposing new processes for maximum resource utilization, and assisting in annual fiscal planning. The work requires an understanding of performance management and balanced scorecard principles and experience in implementing those in a governmental, non-profit or business setting; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; experience in the use of office productivity applications, databases, and database tools for ad-hoc analysis and reporting; and either experience with activity based costing and management or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the required work. 
The key competencies for the Fellows Program are:

Planning and Evaluating
Business
Project Management
Research and Analysis
Teamwork
Written and Verbal Communication

How to Apply

This position is being announced using the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) USA Staffing system.  In addition to traditional application methods, USA Staffing provides applicants with automated options, which eliminate the need to mail resumes or applications and supporting documents to Human Resources Offices.  You can submit an online resume and electronically attach supporting documents through USAStaffing’s Application Manager.

VACANCY ID:  174362

 

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:

1.   Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and

2.   Your résumé and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

 

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by TAG:Closing Date.

 

Note:  You must use Option A or Option B to apply sucessfully.

 

Option A:  Application Manager

To begin, choose one of these options:

1.   If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.

2.   If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire:Online Questionnaire.

 

To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever one of the links  you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org.

 

 

Option B:  Paper Qualifications Questionnaire

If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1.   You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2.   Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.   You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documentsby fax at 1-478-757-3144.

a.   By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

 

                   b.      By mail or in person:

                            Rogers Houser

                            Phone:  (202) 402-3676

                            Rogers.O.Houser@hud.gov

Required Documents:

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO YOUR RESUME/APPLICATION AND ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE:

 

-       If you are applying for VETERANS PREFERENCE, you MUST submit evidence of eligibility, such as: DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or Standard Form 15 (Revised 12/04), Application for 10-point preference, and the proof requested on that form.  Click here for additional information on veteran’s preference.   http://www.usajobs.gov/E13.asp

 

-       If you are a Federal Employee and choose to apply under this announcement, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50, which shows tenure group, promotion potential and salary.  (The SF-50 is used for pay-setting and service computation date calculation after you have been selected, and are schduled to enter on duty)

 

-       Transcripts (you must submit your masters or equivalent transcript in order to receive consideration for this position).  Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

 

These documents may be electronically attached to your online application by following these steps in the Application Manager:

 

1.  At the Document Upload screen, select the type of documents you are attaching for upload from the drop down menu on the left side of the screen. 

Resume = Resume or other application format (see below for information that must be included in your resume).
Qualifications = Other qualification related docs if requested.
Transcripts = (you must submit your masters or equivalent transcript in order to receive consideration for this position)
Veterans Documentation = DD-214, related veterans docs (required if claiming Veteran’s Preference).
Miscellaneous = SF-50 (required if you have current of prior federal service status)

2. Select the “Browse” button and attach the file(s) you want to submit.

 

3.  Press the “Upload” button to submit the document file(s).  You will receive an “Upload Successful” acknowledgment when the file has been received.

 

If you have submitted all your materials using the recommended method listed above in addition to the online questionnaire, you have completed the application process.  PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY the requested/required documents.

 

If you use the Application Manager to submit your resume/application and questionnaire, but are unable to upload the supporting documents, you may fax the supporting documents.  You must use the standard OPM fax cover sheet, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf.  The cover page is used to electronically link your documents with the record you established when you submitted the online resume. The Vacancy ID number TAG:VacancyID, your name and SSN should be written accurately and neatly on the cover page.  If the information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may not receive consideration for this position.  Fax your documents with the required cover sheet to 478-757-3144, by the closing date. PLEASE submit ONLY requested/required documents.

 

Your resume must include the following information:

JOB INFORMATION Announcement Number, title and grade(s) for which you are applying.

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION Full Name, mailing address with zip code, and day/evening telephone numbers with area code. Social Security Number - Giving your social security number is voluntary. However, we cannot process your application without it. Country of Citizenship. If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest civilian grade held, job series and dates of employment in grade.

 

EDUCATION High school name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED. Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code. Major field of study - Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours in semester or quarter hours.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE for each paid and non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (DO NOT send copies of position descriptions) Job title - Duties and accomplishments - Number of hours per week. Employers name and address - Supervisor’s name and phone number. Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year). Salary. Indicate if you current supervisor may be contacted.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Job-related training courses (title and year). Job-related skills.

Job-related certificates and licenses. Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g. publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc).

Contact Information:
Rogers O. Houser

Phone: (202)402-3676

TDD: 202-708-1455

Email: Rogers_O._Houser@hud.gov


Or write:
HUD OHR Staffing and Classification Division
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410

USA


What To Expect Next:

After the announcement has closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your eligibility, qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.  Please use Application Manager to monitor the status of your application  http://applicationmanager.org .  If you are referred to the selecting official for further consideration you may be contacted for an interview.

ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE:  The remainder of the announcement provides the occupational questionnaire for those candidates applying using the hard copy OPM Form 1203-FX.  Candidates applying online can use this section to review the questions, but will respond to each of the questions through the online application.

Social Security Number


Vacancy Identification Number

HQ174362
1. Title of Job

HUD MBA Fellow 2008-2
2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address


4. Work Information

5. Employment Availability

Are you a former civilian Federal employee eligible for reinstatement?  Generally this means you achieved career tenure after serving three years on a permanent career-conditional appointment in the competitive service of the Federal government before separating; or served on a career-conditional appointment and were separated less than three years ago without achieving career tenure.  If you check YES you must submit a copy of your SF-50 showing your career tenure to be considered. 
Are you eligible for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment based on being a preference eligible, or having served in the military for 3 or more years of continuous service with an honorable discharge?  If you check YES, you MUST submit proof of eligibility, DD-214, etc to be considered.
Are you a current permanent Federal employee serving under a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service?  If you check YES, You must submit a copy of an SF-50 showing grade, tenure and competitive status to be considered .
Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee requesting special selection consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)?  If you check YES, you must to submit documentation to support this claim.
Are you applying for consideration under a special hiring authority (e.g., 30% compensable veterans, severely handicapped individuals, former Peace Corps and VISTA Volunteers, Postal Career Service, etc) ?  If you check YES, you MUST submit documentation to verify eligibility and identify the specific hiring authority claimed to be considered.
Have you held a permanent Federal position in the competitive service at the same grade level as the full performance grade level of this advertised position?  If yes, you may be eligible to be considered non-competitively for this position.  You must submit a SF-50 showing the position, highest grade held, tenure and competitive service. 
6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

9. Languages

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade


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11. Miscellaneous Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date


17. Service Computation Date


18. Other Date Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties

 

001 Any U.S. Citizen
21. Geographic Availability


0576 San Francisco County, CA0343 Denver, CO0675 Washington, DC0038 Atlanta, GA0121 Chicago Metro area, IL1181 Kansas City, KS0501 Boston Metro area, MA0516 New York City, NY0533 Philadelphia Metro area, PA0418 Ft. Worth, TX1482 Seattle, WA
22. Transition Assistance Plan

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

23. Job Related Experience

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

24. Personal Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. You must have either a Masters in Business and Administration (MBA) or an equivalent  Master's degree or higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 or equivalent in the Federal government, which equipped you with the competencies at a level to successfully perform the duties of this postion.

Do you meet the requirements as stated above?

A. Yes.
B. No.

Please identify the state/territory where you obtained your Masters or equivalent graduate degree below (to include the name of the college, and city/state).

2. Are you willing to accept a 2 year rotational position in the desired city and state in which you have elected?

A. Yes.
B. No

3. Are you willing to accept a 3-month rotational assignment outside the desired city and state in which you have elected?  (Example:  If you were selected for a position in Washington, DC, are you willing to except a 90 rotation in one of our field office.  If you are selected for a position in Atlanta, GA, are you willing to except a 90 rotation in the Washington, DC headquarters)

A. Yes.
B. No.

4. As of May 2008 what type of Masters or equivalent degree do you/will you have?

A. Masters of Business Administration degree.
B. Masters of Business Administration joint degree.
C. Masters in other business related field (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Economics, etc.)
D. Masters in Public Management.
E. Other Masters or equivalent graduate degree.

5. Please identify your grade point average (GPA) or Pass/Failed Rating based upon the grading system used at your educational institution.

A. 3.45 - 4.00
B. 3.0 - 3.44
C. Below 3.0
D. Pass Rating or ranking in the top 50% of my class.
E. Pass Rating

6. Please indicate if you have experience in any of the following areas:

A. I have work experience at a Fortune 500 Company.
B. I have completed an internship at a Fortune 500 Company.
C. I have work experience at a Federal, State or City government agency.
D. I have completed an internship at a Federal, State or City government agency.
E. I have work experience, but not at the organizations mentioned above.

7. Please identify you level of experience conducting research, identifying and evaluating pertinent factual and policy issues, outlining options, and make appropriate recommendations.

A. I do not have the education, training nor experience in performing this task.
B. I have some educational experience or training to perform this task.
C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision.
D. I have extensive educational experience in performing this task.
E. I have independently performed this task as a regular part of the job.
F. I have normally been consulted by others for expertise and assistance or have trained others in performing this task.

In this space provided, please provide examples and illustrations from your personal work history that support your level of experience and/ or education your described above in  conduct research, identify and evaluate pertinent factual and policy issues, outline options, and make appropriate recommendations.

8. Which of the following best reflects your highest level of experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with others?

A. I do not have prior work experience of this nature.
B. I have partnered with one other person with a shared objective to accomplish work.
C. I have worked on a team with my peers, each designated with a distinctly separate role.
D. I have worked on a team with individuals from different divisions, organizations, or offices and have guided others to work effectively in a team environment.
E. I have worked with a group of people on many occassions with the objective to achieve goals by sharing or integrating ideas, knowledge, skills, information, support, resources, responsibility, and recognition.

9. Please indicate which role you have held where you have demonstated your leaderhip abilities.

A. I have made significant contributions in non-leadership roles in a student, professional, profit or not-profit organization.
B. I have held a committee leader prosition in a student, professional, profit or non-profit oganization.
C. I have held an elected officer position (e.g. president, vice president, treasurer, secretary) in a student, professional, profit or non-profit organization.
D. None of the above.

10. Which of the following best reflects your highest level of experience in managing a  budget, staff or complex projects, including planning, directing, monitoring, and/or evaluating the entire process?

A. I have not performed any of these functions.
B. I have received post high school education or formal training in one or more of these functions, but have not performed any of them.
C. I have performed similar or directly related job functions. My experience and training have prepared me to perform these functions successfully.
D. I have performed one or two of these functions independently as a regular part of my jobs that I have held. I have been personally responsible for a budget and/or managed one or more employees and/or a complex project.
E. I have performed all of these functions independently as a regular part of my jobs that I have held or business I have established. I have been personally responsible for a budget and managed several employees and at least one complex project.

In this space provided, please give examples or illustrations that describe your ability to manage a budget, staff or complex projects, including planning, directing, monitoring, and/or evaluating the entire process.

11. Please describe the most challenging project in which you have participated.

A. Business plan
B. Fact sheets and/or brochures
C. How To Manual/Standard Operating Procedures
D. Magazine articles/Other publications
E. Newsletter/Press releases/Briefing packages
F. Policy/White paper analyses
G. Request for proposals
H. Status reports
I. Technical correspondence
J. I do not have experience with any of the choices above.

As a follow up, please provide the purpose of the project and describe your role on the team.  What was the outcome?  Please provide information as to its nature, the audience for whom it was written, the grade received if it was for academic purposes, and any acknowledgements received for written ability.

12. Please identify any of the following groups to whom you have made an oral presentation.

A. Team members and/or other peers
B. Supervisor and/or managers in your organization
C. Professors or Deans of Schools
D. Formal Presentations to audiences at events such as conferences, public meetings, etc.
E. I do not have experience with any of the choices above.

In this space provided, please provide a brief description of formal presentations you have given (Include your role at the event, the presentation topic, the purpose of the presentation and the audience). 

13. Please indicate which role you have held where you have demonstrated your leadership abilities as a student, professional, or in a profit or non-profit organization.

A. I have made significant contributions in a non-leadership role.
B. I have held a committee leader position.
C. I have held an elected officer position.
D. None of the above.

14. What makes you a great candidate for the HUD Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Fellows Program?

A. My desire to further my ongoing leadership development.
B. My desire to serve the public and contribute to fostering the welfare of the American workforce.
C. My extensive work experience and leadership skills.

15. In order to evaluate current outreach efforts, please identify where you found out about the HUD MBA Fellows Program.

A. Career Fair
B. Professional Organization (e.g. Net Inpact, Black MBA Association, National Society of Hispanic MBAs)
C. Publication
D. Referral
E. HUD Website
F. Other