The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. Our compensation package is comparable to the private sector. And we also offer a broad array of program activities to develop your career, such as: networking and training opportunities. At HUD, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insight into federal housing policy and community development.
The Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Native American Programs serves as the principal source of expertise within the Department regarding all HUD programs for American Indians and Alaska Natives. In this capacity, the DAS serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing and other principal Departmental staff. The DAS is responsible for, and is regularly involved in, the development and implementation of the major policies, procedures, and guidelines for all aspects of the assigned programs. The DAS also exercises full managerial responsibility for all employees in the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) nationwide. The responsibilities of ONAP involve major Departmental policies and operations. The DAS is responsible for: administering the provision of housing assistance to Indian housing authorities and tribes under HUD's Indian housing assistance programs; administering the community development block grant (CDBG) program for Indian tribes; administering homeownership programs for Native Americans including the Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program; and coordinating all programs of the Department relating to Native American and Alaska Native housing and community development. In addition, the DAS will be responsible for implementing the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996, including the promulgation of a Final Rule pursuant to the recently complete negotiated rulemaking process. Maintains liaison and working relationships for the Department with other Federal agencies with responsibilities for housing and related social services for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Functions include: Coordination and participation in joint efforts to improve the quality of housing and related social services; coordination and development of joint cooperative efforts between HUD and other agencies for housing and related services; development and coordination of special training efforts designed to improve Native American or Alaska Native capability to construct and manage housing stock. Maintains liaison for PIH with Indian tribal organizations; non-reservation Indian organizations; national advocacy organizations concerned with Native American housing or related social services; State and local governments exercising responsibility for Indian or Alaska Native housing; and other organizations representing other native groups under U.S. protection and/or supervision. In this capacity, the DAS further quantifies specific concerns or client needs; advises the Secretary and Assistant Secretary for PIH and develops specialized plans or strategies to address specialized housing needs; works with State and local government to develop and/or finance cooperative housing ventures for both reservation and non-reservation Indians. In cooperation with the Budget Division, develops analyses of funding allocations and/or expenditures on behalf of American Indians or other native groups; develops and recommends program financing goals for American Indians and other native groups; provides user data and analyses of funds utilization effectiveness by Indian and other native client groups; and provides special client input into the development of overall controls for the assignment of housing program funds. Carries out EEO policies and communicates support of these policies to subordinates and all employees. Assures equality in determining qualifications, selections, assignments, training, promotions, discipline, and awards to employees. Cooperates with and participates in the development of an EEO affirmative action plan and efforts regarding staffing, motivation, and training to develop all employees. Ensures that minorities and women are considered for training opportunities and are also nominated/appointed to boards and committees. Perform other duties as assigned.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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