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Position Title
Supervisory Loan Specialist (Assistant Director for Loan Policy and Valuation)
Agency
Veterans Benefits Administration
Announcement Number
CASK-10586560-19-TEB Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 9, 2019 to Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND, 
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with Department of the Veterans Affairs. We will evaluate your resume and your response to this occupational questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Choose the answers below which best describe your employment, education and experience. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your level of basic education and/or experience. This is an assessment of whether or not you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR)for Supervisory Loan Specialist, GS-1165-15.
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2. From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your level of experience and or education that qualifies you for the Supervisory Loan Specialist (Realty) position at the GS-15 grade level. (limit characters)
The following section is used to determine your job related experience. Your experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Please select the most appropriate response to the following questions. Select only one response. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your selections are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Directs staff in developing, planning, and coordinating policies and procedures and regulations regarding Veteran eligibility for home loan benefits. (limit characters)
4. Follow legislation and regulations administered by other agencies that affect loan programs. (limit characters)
5. Execute the formulation of cost estimated required in the acquisition (contracting) process. (limit characters)
6. Develop policies and procedures regarding eligibility for home loan benefits. (limit characters)
7. Direct staff in the oversight of home loan programs. (limit characters)
8. Review proposed legislation pertaining to national home loan programs. (limit characters)
9. Interpret complex legislative and regulatory policy to determine effects on programs and services. (limit characters)
10. Set priorities to meet deadlines associated with a home loan program. (limit characters)
11. Consolidate complex information from a variety of sources in a final written form that is easily understood by those
in and outside the organization.
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12. Study current economic and sociological conditions/trends in a home loan program. (limit characters)
13. Perform research in areas as systemic analysis of operations. (limit characters)
14. Explain complex or sensitive information about loan activities, goals, and policies to diverse audiences. (limit characters)
15. Present complex, policy related information to managers, employees and outside stakeholders orally in a clear and understandable manner. (limit characters)
16. Consolidate complex information from a variety of sources in a final written form that is easily understood by those in and outside the organization. (limit characters)
17. Prepare complex written correspondence about loan activities, goals, and policies to diverse audiences. (limit characters)
Your rating is subject to verification based on the resume, narratives and other relevant documents you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from federal employment. Please verify your application by answering the following question. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. Please choose A to certify that your answers are accurate and complete. (limit characters)