- Position Title
- Business Loan & Grant Analyst
- Agency
- Agriculture, Rural Development
- Announcement Number
- DEU-B-12479606- 2024-FPJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 17, 2024 to Tuesday, July 30, 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?
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.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Business Loan and Grant Analyst 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.
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 (MM/YY); 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?
2.
Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-13 as stated in this announcement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Work with a full range of statistical data to analyze program and statistical trends, operational weaknesses and make recommendations for changes to improve program effectiveness.
4.
Manage projects or program initiatives.
5.
Perform statistical database collection and analysis operations in line with agency regulations and procedures.
6.
Develop and evaluate stakeholder outreach and data dissemination procedures and operations and the effectiveness of meeting new or modified program objectives.
7.
Which of the following have you done in regard to statistical operations affecting national programs: (Select all that apply)
8.
Which of the following have you conducted analysis of relating to financial data: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Perform statistical operations in compliance with a specific program.
10.
Review complex survey data for completeness and accuracy.
11.
Perform financial and operational analysis and evaluation of a statistical data base.
12.
Perform technical review and analysis of statistical data entry and computations.
13.
Analyze and discuss related industry trends and compare to statistical data collections.
14.
Analyze and discuss related data base and industry trends with state organizations and agencies and industry stakeholders.
15.
Provides statistical information for training on industry and business trends and status.
16.
Write new presentations and utilize creative approaches to presenting information in all types of environments.
17.
Attend large public meetings with various groups and associations, and perform public relations and outreach activities.
18.
Explain complex issues and giving detailed answers to difficult questions in a one on one situation and small groups.
19.
I have worked closely with which of the following. (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Advise and inform rural residents and audiences on statistical performance and trends in writing.
21.
Prepare briefings to improve understanding of programs and goals for higher level officials.
22.
Conduct statistical analysis and research to develop written reports and bulletins on statistical performance and trends for staff and customers.
23.
Write clear and concise documents such as guides, talking points, presentations, memorandums, and various internal communications materials.
24.
Respond in a written format to a full range of inquiries from the public, congress, and other stakeholders concerning cooperatives, grants, reports, and other correspondence.
25.
Write clear and concise reports and detailed documents, such as credit evaluations, program evaluations, technical issues, and training manuals for loan and grant programs, or write clear reports and detailed documents on statistics, practices, and economic impact for a greater understanding of cooperatives.
26.
I have independently written and the following formal written communication. Select all that apply.
27.
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.