STATEMENTS
OF DIFFERENCE
GS-5 Statement of Difference: This
position is developmental to the full performance level of GS-12. The duties
performed are those of an entry level trainee and are commensurate with the
grade of the position. At this GS-5 level, the supervisor or higher-grade
employee provides work with specific and detailed instructions. Work is
performed under close supervision and reviewed both while in progress and upon
completion. This is not a complete position description without the full performance
position description attached.
GS-7 Statement of Difference: This
position is developmental to the full performance level of GS-12. The duties
performed are those of an advanced trainee and are commensurate with the grade
of the position. At this GS-7 level, the employee performs assignments which
are planned to provide further technical development. Completed work is
thoroughly reviewed for accuracy, adequacy and adherence to HUD policies and
methods. This is not a complete position description without the full
performance position description attached.
GS-9 Statement of Difference: This
position is developmental to the full performance level of GS-12. The duties
performed are those of a first-level journeyman who works with higher-grade
staff and who independently utilizes standard and well-established techniques
and methods. The supervisor provides advice and reviews work for compliance
with policies, completeness and technical adequacy. This is not a complete
position description without the full performance position description
attached.
GS-11 Statement of Difference: This
position is developmental to the full performance level of GS-12. The duties
performed are those of a journeyman who functions with substantial independence
on a full range of assignments. The supervisor may provide advice and some
technical review on the more complex, broad and unusual projects assigned. This
is not a complete position description without the full performance position
description attached.
PROJECT MANAGER - ASSET DEVELOPMENT
GS-1101-12
INTRODUCTION
The incumbent of the position is
located in the Multifamily Hub and is supervised by and responsible to the
Supervisory Project Manager who assigns work in general terms of overall
objectives and results desired. The position requires practical knowledge of a
wide range of policies and procedures for the origination and servicing of the
FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs, the Section 202 and 811 Capital
Advance programs, and the Section 8 Project Based programs. While acting as a
representative of HUD and the Multifamily Hub, the position requires
independent action in making determinations, recommendations, and
investigations that involve the above program areas.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent is responsible for
managing the efficient and effective coordination, and accomplishment of
planning, scoping, development design, construction, and operation of major
multifamily insured and capital advance projects. Applies an extensive
knowledge of construction disciplines, development and management concepts,
principles, methods and practices. The position requires a broad background and
experience in various functions; a full and in-depth understanding of HUD Asset
Development and Asset Management procedures and guidelines, and government
contracting processes. The incumbent is required to integrate sponsor/customer
requirements and participation into a comprehensive asset development and
management plan that is fully coordinated with all contributing
organizations including various development disciplines, management agent and
owner responsibilities; for control and management of project's construction
budget and schedule assuring that HUD's commitments to the sponsor/customer are
met; and serve as HUD's primary point of contact for sponsor/customers and other external agencies on
assigned projects.
The following
criteria apply in a review capacity for underwriting and management administered by the mortgagee and in a full
processing and management capacity for
underwriting and management administered by
HUD:
1. Serves as Project Manager, responsible for the overall project
application development (processing), construction activity, closing and final
management control, coordination and execution in accordance with HUD's
published guidelines and guidance. As the Project Manager, implements team
decisions and guidance, applicable regulations, and policy in the development
of a project. Negotiates and integrates all agency functions including underwriting
(planning design review, cost engineering, appraisal, credit evaluation and
approval) loan closing, construction, start-up and long term management systems
and sponsor/customer needs of assigned project into a comprehensive procedure.
Within this plan, integrates schedules and criteria, and establishes the
participating parties' assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance
measurement criteria. Responsible for maintaining the individual project
timelines as they relate to the management plan goals. Participates in timeline
programming decisions affecting long and short range courses of action for
assigned projects. Provides input to the Supervisory Project Manager on
operating budgets related to projects assigned.
2. Coordinates the planning, design and cost review, environmental review,
construction disbursement and initial/final closing coordination for
multifamily projects of substantial scope and complexity as measured by their
diversity, geographical area, development and management demands, technical
intricacies, and public issues. Projects managed are complicated by
responsibility for multiple disciplines and differing agenda of participants.
This includes compliance with numerous statutory, regulatory and procedural
restrictions and jurisdictions. Typical projects include nursing homes, family,
elderly and/or disabled apartment complexes. Assignments will also include
coordination of a combination of projects which may or may not be homogeneous
in complexity, size, or section of the enabling Statute.
3. Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from planning through
construction and continuing permanent operations. Measures and monitors
performance to assure commitments of all parties are being maintained. Reviews
and analyzes invoices and draw requests to assure charges are authorized and
appropriate; identifies unauthorized charges and assures corrective actions are
taken for the ultimate disposition of inappropriate charges. Reviews project
progress measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to
maintain agreed upon schedule and cost. Based on performance trends, forecasts
schedules, budgets, manpower, or quality problems and ensures proper resolution
of issues raised. Reconciles sponsor/customer concerns, assuring that all
participating parties are informed of project progress, issues and impacts.
Reviews and approves, within authorities provided, project cost and schedule
changes. Manages project contingency funds to ensure efficient and effective
utilization. Provide status reports on projects assigned (progress, issues and
trends) to the team and Supervisory Project Manager.
4.
Serves as the primary point of contact for projects assigned with
sponsor/customer, Federal, State and local government agencies, congressional
interests, other external organizations and higher authorities. Responsible for
keeping the sponsor/customer fully informed of project progress, issues and
their resolution, and any impacts on costs. Assures that sponsor/customer or
other agencies participation in the project is in accordance with the agreed
upon management plan, that sponsor/customer commitments including cash payments
and in-kind services are being maintained, and that sponsor/customer problems or
issues and facilitates the resolution of identified problems or issues in the
most appropriate manner. Responsible for the development of all required
sponsor/customer and HUD agreements, leading the negotiation of such agreements
on the part of the Secretary.
5.
Determines the credit acceptability and financial capacity of mortgagors,
sponsors (both for-profit and not-for-profit) and general contractors involved in
the purchase, refinance, or development of multifamily properties. Determines
acceptability of non-profit sponsors through an analysis of their motives,
experience, and relationships and makes recommendations concerning the
acceptance of indemnity agreements whereby the mortgagors assure project
completion. Makes an in-depth analysis of financial statements of sponsors and
mortgagors to determine working capital and assets available for
closing/endorsement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
NOTE: All HUD personnel will comply with safety
regulations occupational safety and health standards, and other safety
directives and orders.
FACTOR 1 -- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
1.
Detailed knowledge of the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance and Section
202/811 programs.
2. Knowledge
of the multifamily housing mission, structure, and organizational
relationships.
3.
Ability to make formal and informal presentations; ability to communicate with diverse partners and customers
both orally and in writing.
4. Ability to work independently and within a team
concept.
FACTOR 2 -- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Incumbent is under the direct supervision of the
Supervisory Project Manager. The Project Manager is expected to proceed
independently in carrying out the assigned duties within office and branch
policy, with completeness and accuracy. Controversial questions, highly
sensitive matters and questions requiring a higher level of professional
qualifications are referred to the Supervisory Project Manager. The incumbent's
work is not normally checked in process, but periodically reviewed upon
completion in terms of overall objectives of HUD policy and handbooks.
Assignments may be received on an individual basis or as routine daily work
assignments.
Standard reference books, HUD manuals, dictionaries, HUD
releases and guidelines are available as needed for reference purposes. In
order to accomplish the desired results, the incumbent is expected to consult
these reference books as well as a large body of unwritten policies, precedents
and practices which are not completely applicable to the work and are not
specific and which deal with matters relating to judgment, efficiency and
relative priorities rather than with procedural concerns.
FACTOR 4 – COMPLEXITY
The incumbent of this position requires the application of
a practical knowledge of HUD multifamily housing and must make sound decisions
and judgments on a variety of complex problems. The incumbent must apply
knowledge, reason and logic commensurate with his/her grade to arrive at a
reasonable, workable and good decision. His/her daily and routine actions are
based on sound judgment and usually accepted without detailed justification.
Incumbent must be able to work effectively with all levels
of the office staff in order to promote harmonious cooperation between specialists.
The responsibilities assigned to this position are
for the purpose of developing and managing the HUD multifamily housing
portfolio. The position serves as the principal focal point for HUD clients in
the development and management of HUD's multifamily housing programs. The
incumbent informs the public of programs and initiates the processing of
applications for multifamily housing programs. Services and recommendations
emitting from this position are comprehensive because of their effect on
clients. Approval or disapproval of an application, the restriction or
termination of projects, legal actions, and the overall success or failure of
the Department's objectives are involved.
Personal contacts include visitors from other offices
within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, representatives of
Public Housing Authorities, city governing bodies, legal aids, sponsors,
mortgagees, community groups, and professional groups. The incumbent has
extensive working relationships with people doing business with the Department
such as sponsors, contractors, architects, mortgagees, residents, and local
governmental officials, and must use a high degree of tact in his/her contacts
and professional judgment.
FACTOR 7 -- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are to advise on multifamily housing programs and
policies; to provide technical assistance, exchange information, resolve
differences, and serve to enhance Department public relations; to give and
obtain information; to set up meetings or arrange travel;
and to coordinate and ensure the release of correspondence and reports within
required deadlines.
This position places no physical demands on the employee. The work includes
some walking, standing, bending and carrying of light items such as paper and
books.
The work of this position involves the
normal risks and discomforts typical of an office environment.
PROJ PRO.
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