- Position Title
- Supervisory Loan Specialist (AGRL)
- Agency
- Farm Service Agency
- Announcement Number
- FSA-23-12129487-MP-IN-BA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 18, 2023 to Friday, September 22, 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 current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former permanent Farm Service Agency County employee?
4.
Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
5.
Are you a Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
7.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who is claiming eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a single break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a single break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
8.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
9.
Are you a former Federal career or career-conditional employee AND
• has reinstatement eligibility; AND
• has not held a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
• has reinstatement eligibility; AND
• has not held a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
10.
Are you:
• a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• eligible for veterans' preference?
Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• eligible for veterans' preference?
Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
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.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-12, Supervisory Loan Specialist (Agricultural) work. SELECT ONLY ONE RESPONSE (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.)
2.
This position requires loan approval authority. Do you possess loan approval authority with the Farm Service Agency.
3.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience planning, developing, directing and coordinating loan programs involving highly diverse and complex agricultural commodities and enterprises.
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of agricultural production practices.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of crop and livestock marketing alternatives.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience performing financial practices in relation to loan servicing.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of authority and responsibility for actions relative to acquisition management, sale or liquidation of agricultural real estate, equipment, or other collateral that was security for loans.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience applying farm loan program policy and the application of program requirements.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to gather and analyze financial data to make production and marketing decisions.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to conduct evaluations and/or examinations of farm enterprises in order to support farm loan program objectives and ensures the lending organizations interest are protected.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience researching various laws and regulations in order to evaluate credit needs, terms and/or risks governing sole proprietorships.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience researching various laws and regulations in order to evaluate credit needs, terms and/or risks governing partnerships and corporations of a complex or controversial nature.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that describes your highest level of accomplishment for actions relative to serving as an expert, representing an employer or client at hearings or court proceedings pertaining to farm loan issues.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to maintain cooperative relationships and how you have recommended ways to improve access to programs through community outreach efforts and removal of barriers.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to communicate verbally with agricultural agencies, the farming community and others.
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 experience in communicating in writing with agricultural lenders, agricultural organizations and the farming community and others.
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience in evaluating the managerial skills of farmers/ranchers.
19.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience performing supervisory/management functions.
20.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your behavior in providing informal coaching and developing team members.
21.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your experience in supporting change efforts.
22.
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.