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Construction Analyst (REAC)

Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing · Department of Housing and Urban Development

This job in plain English

This is a Construction Analyst job with HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC), part of the Office of Public and Indian Housing. The job is remote, so you can live anywhere in the U.S., but you must travel up to 100% of your workweek to inspect federally subsidized housing. HUD has 6 vacancies, and the job is also open to candidates under announcement ST-13059485-26-AB.

Remote job6 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. The job is open to the public and to career transition candidates (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), and displaced federal employees get priority if rated well qualified.

What you would do

  • Review and analyze inspection data for federally subsidized properties.
  • Complete inspections and evaluate contract inspectors using HUD's protocols.
  • Act as troubleshooter and subject matter expert for difficult problems.
  • Recommend solutions for complex issues and improve inspection operations nationwide.

Do you qualify for GS-9 to GS-13?

With experience: For the GS-9 level, you need 1 year of experience like GS-7 evaluating building inspection plans, helping with property inspections, and documenting findings. For the GS-13 level, you need 1 year of experience like GS-12 inspecting assets against development specifications, interpreting building regulations, and preparing and reviewing inspection reports.

With education: At the GS-9 level, a master's or equivalent graduate degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, or a related field can qualify you, or a combination of experience and graduate study. At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or three full years of graduate study in those fields can qualify you. The announcement does not list education options for GS-13.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing month/day/year dates and hours worked per week (2 pages maximum)
  • Vacancy question responses on the application
  • College transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Veterans' preference documents if you claim it
  • CTAP or ICTAP eligibility documents if you are a displaced federal employee
  • SF-50 and a statement about any recent political appointment, if it applies

How you will be rated: Your resume and answers to the vacancy questions are checked for minimum qualifications, and the best-qualified candidates may be interviewed. You must also complete USA Hire online assessments that measure 13 competencies, such as attention to detail, reasoning, and teamwork. Overstating your qualifications or cheating on the assessments can get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • List month/day/year dates and hours per week for each job on your resume, or the experience may not get full credit.
  • Upload transcripts if you use graduate education to qualify, since they are required for education claims.
  • If you receive the assessment link after the closing date, finish all assessments within 48 hours of receiving it.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This is a bargaining unit position and is non-exempt from overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • Must pass a background investigation
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment
  • Direct deposit of salary
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt
  • Identity verification with two forms of ID from Form I-9
  • Obtain and use a government charge card for business travel
  • Travel up to 100% of every workweek, including U.S. territories
  • Must follow HUD ethics rules, including limits on real estate businesses and Section 8 tenants
  • Physical demands include walking, climbing stairs, and inspecting roofs and boilers

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$61,722 – $172,980 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 to GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
6
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
76% or greater
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Construction Analyst (0828)
Announcement
DE-13072824-26-AB

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