Housing Program Technical Specialist

Housing Program Technical SpecialistThe mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. The Office of Housing provides vital public services through its nationally administered programs. It oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the largest mortgage insurer in the world, and regulates important parts of the housing industry. The Office of Housing is committed to building and preserving healthy neighborhoods and communities through homeownership, rental housing and healthcare opportunities. The mission of HUD's Office of Housing Counseling is to provide individuals and families with the knowledge they need to obtain, sustain, and improve their housing. OHC accomplishes this mission by supporting a strong national network of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies and housing counselors.As a Housing Program Technical Specialist, you will:Serve as a Housing Specialist and is responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing multimedia and print marketing/education campaigns as mandated by Public Law (PL) 111-203.Develop, initiate, monitor and evaluates special marketing campaigns to promote housing counseling services.Conduct special studies, research and surveys for the purpose of improving the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of the outreach and education programs in meeting Office of Housing Counseling and Departmental objectives.Initiate and provide technical advice, guidance and interpretation of policies and procedures on Housing Counseling programs to HUD staff and members of the general public.Contribute to grant and certification criteria in response to policy priorities, program effectiveness, counseling needs and results of oversight reviews.