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Position Title
LOAN ANALYST
Agency
Farm Service Agency
Announcement Number
FSA-24-12403310-DE-MN-GNB Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 6, 2024 to Monday, May 20, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
 
 
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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.
 
 
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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?
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-5, Loan Analyst 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.)
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2. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-7, Loan Analyst 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.)
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3. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the education and/or experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-9 Loan Analyst work. (Note: One year of work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
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4. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience in performing agricultural loan servicing activities.
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5. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of agricultural production practices.
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6. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience applying farm loan program policy and the application of program requirements.
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7. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience analyzing and interpreting applicable regulatory and procedural materials in order to recommend sound modifications for improvement.
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8. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience communicating in writing with agricultural lenders, producers, agency employees, and others in the agricultural community.
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9. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to gather and analyze facts and figures.
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10. 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.
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11. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience communicating program information to others.
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12. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to conduct reviews of farm loan programs.
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13. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of farm loan program software applications sufficient to identify problems and recommend appropriate action to resolve problems.
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14. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your commitment to customer service.
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15. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your ability to take the initiative and work independently.
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16. 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.
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