- Position Title
- Loan Assistant/Specialist (Agricultural)
- Agency
- Farm Service Agency
- Announcement Number
- FSA-23-12136604-DE-MO-GNB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 22, 2023 to Thursday, October 5, 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 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.
4.
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?
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.
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.)
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-7, 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-9, Loan Specialist (Agricultural) work. (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.)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Do you have experience volunteering for or working with federal, state, county, private, commercial, or non-profit organizations in matters related to agricultural production? (e.g. working as a temporary employee or volunteer in a Farm Service Agency office, or serving as an officer or member in FFA, Stockgrowers, or other agricultural club or organization).
5.
Do you have experience working with farm finances or farm financial concepts? (e.g. working in agricultural lending, keeping records for a farming venture, or reporting farm financial data for tax purposes).
6.
Do you have hands-on experience in the field of agriculture? (e.g. management of a farm or working as a farm laborer).
7.
Do you have education in the field of agriculture? (e.g. completion of a degree in an agricultural business, agricultural sciences, animal science, crop science, and farm and ranch management).
8.
From the description below, choose the response that best describes your level of knowledge of agricultural production practices.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of crop and/or livestock marketing alternatives.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best indicates your knowledge and experience in applying credit principles and practices.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge and experience in planning, developing and coordinating loan programs involving highly diverse and complex agricultural commodities and enterprises.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience applying agricultural loan program policy and requirements.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your financial practices in relation to agricultural loan servicing.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience researching, interpreting and applying agricultural or lending regulations.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to effectively communicate with representatives of agricultural agencies, civic groups, farmers and the general public.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to communicate.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to maintain cooperative relationships and recommending ways to improve access to programs through community outreach efforts and removal of barriers.
18.
From the description below, choose the response that best describes your experience communicating in writing with a variety of individuals/groups.
19.
From the description below, choose the response that best describes your ability to gather and analyze facts and figures.
20.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience in evaluating the managerial skills of farmers/ranchers.
21.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience to effectively handle conflicts and negotiations.
22.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your commitment to customer service.
23.
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.