Associate General Counsel Legislation and Regulation

JobSummary

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.

LowGrade

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HighGrade

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PromotionPotential

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OrganizationCodes

HU/HUCC

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-competitive
• fed-excepted
• ses
• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination, and transform the way HUD does business.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• This position is located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). OGC provides legal opinions, advice, and services with respect to all departmental programs and activities. OGC has primary responsibility for the development of HUD program regulations and assists in the development of HUD programs and policies. The incumbent of this position serves as an Associate General Counsel and, as such, is given considerable latitude and independent authority to administer certain functional and/or programmatic responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel. Each Associate General Counsel directs and supervises the activities of a substantial portion of the professional and clerical staff of the Office of General Counsel. Major Duties: The AGC supervises and manages legal work pertaining to the legislative and regulatory functions described below. Since these functions are not limited to specific program areas, requests for this work come from across the Department, including the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Assistant Secretaries. Since both legislation and regulations reflect, at times, major policy calls of the Department, or carry significant budgetary implications, the Associate General Counsel also interacts significantly with legislative, regulatory, and budgetary staff at other agencies, and often with Congressional staff. The Office of Legislation and Regulations, which the Associate General Counsel supervises and manages, consists of two divisions. Each division is headed by an Assistant General Counsel who reports directly to the Associate General Counsel. The activities assigned to each division are as follows: Legislation Division The Legislation Division provides legal services and advice in connection with the development of the Department's legislative program. Specifically, the Division 1) coordinates the development and clearance (through the Department and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the Department's annual authorizing legislation, including the drafting of legislative text and the drafting or review of accompanying explanatory material; 2) provides legal counsel during congressional consideration of HUD-related legislation; 3) provides legal advice in connection with the pre-drafting development of possible legislative proposals advanced by the Secretary and members of Principal Staff; 4) prepares and clears (through the Department and OMB) departmental policy positions (known as "reports") on proposed and pending legislation affecting HUD that originate in other Federal agencies or in Congress; 5) provides legal services (including drafting) in connections with the Department's annual Budget and Appropriations Act; 6) provides technical drafting services, legal review, and other technical assistance, upon request, for members of Congress and their staffs, in connection with legislation; and 7) serves as liaison with OMB for HUD legislative proposals and reports to Congress, which require review and approval by OMB's Legislative Reference Division. Regulations Division The Regulations Division provides legal services and advice in connection with the development of the Department's regulatory program. Specifically, the Division drafts and clears (through the Department and OMB) regulations necessary to carry out the Department's programs and policies. This includes drafting the Department's highest priority rules; editing rules and related documents (such as Notices of Funding Opportunity) drafted elsewhere in the Department; managing departmental clearance; providing information and legal advice in connection with the overall management of the process by the Secretary and Deputy Secretary; resolving, or raising for resolution, clearance issues; serving as liaison with OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) on regulatory actions that are subject to review by OIRA under Executive Order 12866; managing the process for the review of rules by the Congress; and arranging for the publication of Federal Register documents after Secretarial approval. The Division, together with the Legislation Division, prepares Implementation Guides for all new laws affecting the Department that may give rise to the need for new or amended regulations or policies. The Division also coordinates Office of General Counsel clearance of the Department's internal directives, prepares the Department's comments on draft Executive Orders, and provides legal advice on the Department's rulemaking authorities, including the Administrative Procedure Act, the Federal Register Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and several Executive Orders affecting the rulemaking process. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or a United States Territory or Commonwealth. Relevant specialized legal knowledge and experience is desirable. Active Bar membership is verified prior to appointment.

Requirements

Evaluations

All applicants must submit a two-page resume (not to exceed two-pages) which reflects demonstrated experience for each ECQ and MTQ. Failure to submit a two-page resume WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION. As a result, you will be rated as "INCOMPLETE". Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and MTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience, the ECQs, and the MTQs. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more structured interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. Veterans' preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Civic-Mindedness Fiscal Responsibility Managing Resources Leveraging Technology Technical Skill Problem Solving Agility and Resilience Accountability Developing Others Executive Judgement Operational Mindset Innovation Strategic Thinking Customer Service Influencing/Negotiating Conflict Management Team Building Interpersonal Skills Integrity/Honesty Continual Learning Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 05/13/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Before uploading your required documents, please ensure they are in PDF format and DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. If you are required to complete a USA Hire Assessment, you will be notified after this announcement closes. The notification will be delivered to the email address in your USAJOBS account. It will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Please note, the email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HUD provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Executive Resources listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your resume may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action. Extraneous documents provided with your application package will not be considered.

WhatToExpectNext

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application for this position, login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" tab section, and click on the applied vacancies. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

RequiredDocuments

**************ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT******************* A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. 1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and MTQs. 2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. Veterans' preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. REMINDER: Before uploading your required documents, please ensure they are in PDF format and DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/administration/careers/hudbenefits

OtherInformation

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development strives to ensure that the public perceives HUD as a fair and equitable agency that administers its programs in an objective and impartial manner. As such, HUD is committed to its government ethics program which advises employees on applicable ethics laws and regulations designed to protect the agency against real and apparent conflicts of interest.As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes. As a HUD employee, you will also be subject to the HUD Supplemental Ethics Regulations which includes restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and outside activities and employment. To review applicable ethics rules, including HUD specific rules, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics. Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment. Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations. You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If you have any questions or concerns about the ethics requirements, please contact the Ethics and Appeals Division at email address: EthicsLawDivision@hud.gov Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire CompetencyBased Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

03

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

executiveresources@hud.gov

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness