- Position Title
- Loan Assistant/Specialist (Agricultural)
- Agency
- Farm Service Agency
- Announcement Number
- FSA-23-12120922-RG-GA-RP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 11, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Are you a Recent Graduate that has completed all the requirements for an academic course of study leading to a qualifying degree from an accredited educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education within the previous two years OR I am a veteran that completed all the requirements for an academic course of study within the previous six years?
2.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-5, Loan Assistant (Agricultural) work. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
3.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-7, Loan Assistant (Agricultural) work.
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-9, Loan Specialist (Agricultural) work. SELECT ONLY one LETTER. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best indicates your knowledge and experience in applying credit principles and practices.
6.
From the description below, choose the response that best describes your ability to gather and analyze facts and figures.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of agricultural policy requirements.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience researching, interpreting and applying agricultural or lending regulations.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your level of knowledge of agricultural production practices.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of crop and livestock marketing alternatives.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your level of agricultural knowledge and experience.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to maintain effective contacts with representatives of agricultural agencies, civic groups, farmers and the general public.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to communicate.
14.
From the description below, choose the response that best describes your experience communicating in writing with a variety of individuals/groups.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience to effectively handle conflicts and negotiations.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your commitment to customer service.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to be innovative and creative.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.