Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), Rural Housing Service (RHS), Single Family Housing (SFH). This position reports to the SFH Deputy Administrator. This office provides national level oversight to the RD's SFH Direct Home Loans, Repair Loans and Grants, Mutual Self-Help Housing, and other grant programs. This position is neither remote nor virtual. The selectee must report to a USDA Rural Development office nearest them. Responsibilities Advises the Deputy Administrator, Senior Policy Advisor, Directors and/or other top SES, Senior leaders, State Directors, and Housing Program Directors on appropriate housing practices in support of RD SFH program planning and execution. Fosters creative problem solving among state and national housing staff, customers, and stakeholders. Serves as a representative and lead on workgroups, teams, committees, and boards on behalf of RHS dealing with complex and challenging issues that address employees and customers in the states Reviews policies and programs of other Federal and State Housing programs to provide guidance to applicable state and headquarters staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time-in-Grade Requirement: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal. For GS-14 Grade Level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to an equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: strategic planning, economic modeling and impact analysis, providing leadership and guidance of the full loan and grant lifecycle of work and associated technical, legal, and legislative requirements supporting RD's SFH loan, grant, technical assistance and administrative activities. (1) knowledge of analytical and evaluation methods for the assessment and improvement of RD programs to include knowledge of USDA/RD/government-wide program goals and objectives; (2) provide guidance to the Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and other senior socials on issues pertaining to exceptionally controversial and highly visible policy, accountability, and management issues and initiatives; and (3) develop creative alternatives to address critical policy and program concerns. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-14 level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0301 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-14 level. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. To be eligible for appointment to this position, the new hire must be cleared to come on board once the results of the fingerprint check, review of the OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and the candidate's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) entries have been reviewed and determined to be satisfactory. This position requires a favorable credit check as part of the background investigation. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement and/or various organizations within Rural Development. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.