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Position Title
Loan Specialist (Realty)
Agency
Agriculture, Rural Development
Announcement Number
DE-OCA-12430350-2024-KB Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 28, 2024 to Friday, August 16, 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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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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (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
Thank you for your interest in a Loan Assistant / Loan Specialist position with the Federal government. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and insure responses are consistent with experience and reflective within your application. (limit characters)
1. Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that your resume must include all specific information as outlined, such as 1) personal information that includes name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade for each job on your resume (if applicable); 4) other qualifications and do you understand that failure to submit all required information or legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration?
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2. Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-07 as stated in this announcement.
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3. From the list below, select the response which show your experience and/or education with reviewing of loan/financial documents/applications.
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4. I have the following experience and/or education in determining creditworthiness for loans by which of the following: (Select all that apply)
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5. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best indicates your knowledge and experience in applying credit principles and practices.
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6. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge, experience, or educational experience of loan policy requirements.
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7. What type of loans have you had experience and/or education with? Select all that apply.
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8. Select the response which best describes your experience and/or education providing information on loan programs.
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9. Which of the following best describes your experience and/or education in communicating financial/loan related information orally? Select all that apply.
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10. From the list below, identify all of the types of audiences with which you have experience making informal oral presentations. Select all that apply.
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11. Have you ever conducted marketing or outreach regarding loan programs?
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12. Which of the following best describes your experience and/or education in communicating orally? Select all that apply.
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13. Which of the following types of documents have you written? Select all that apply.
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14. From the description below, choose the response(s) that best describes your experience communicating in writing to a full range of inquiries concerning loans, financial statements, reports, and other correspondence.
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15. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to maintain effective contacts with representatives of agencies, civic groups, and the general public.
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16. Respond to written inquiries regarding status of work.
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17. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience researching, interpreting, and applying lending regulations.
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18. From the description below, choose the response that best describes your ability to gather and analyze facts and figures required for loan making.
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19. Research and analyze problems and recommend solutions relating to loan programs.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. Do you have experience analyzing loan data and summarizing results?
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21. Gather, compile, and analyze financial information.
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22. From the list below, select the item(s) with which you have experience in a formal work setting. Select all that apply.
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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.
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