- Position Title
- SUPERVISORY LOAN SPECIALIST (AREA DIRECTOR)
- Agency
- Agriculture, Rural Development
- Announcement Number
- IMP-AL-12645033-2025-DS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 23, 2024 to Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
1.
Are you a current Rural Development employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
2.
Are you a Rural Development 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?
3.
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.
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• 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.
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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?
• 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 the Loan Specialist (General) position. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and ensure 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; 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.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
3.
Evaluated financial and credit risk factors involved in granting, guaranteeing, or insuring loans.
4.
Review loan documents from less experienced loan specialists.
5.
I have evaluated financial and credit risk factors involved in making loans and guarantees on proposals for businesses, municipalities, rental housing, utility systems and healthcare facilities.
6.
Explain contract documents, change orders, pay estimates, inspections and warranty topics as part of conducting a preconstruction conference.
7.
Recognized as an expert in analysis and interpretation of financial data, involving broadly diverse business enterprises which have a pervasive influence on the economy of a significant rural area.
8.
Research and analyze problems and recommend solutions.
9.
Ensure regulations are adhered to in complex cases such as bankruptcies, foreclosures, acquisitions, and maintenance and disposal of inventory property.
10.
Research and gather information to answer inquiries from the general public and program personnel.
11.
I have reviewed and approved/disapproved loan cases which present complex problems and participated in the development and coordination of loan activities including liquidation of loans, acquisition management and disposal of property.
12.
Which of the following statements best describe your highest level of experience and/or education in devising or recommending action plans, systems and procedures designed to promote more efficient operations or overcoming specific operating deficiencies?
13.
From the following list of leadership skills, please identify those that you have routinely applied in a formal work setting. Select all that apply.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
14.
I have handled multiple projects and duties simultaneously, delegating assignments, prioritizing as needed, to meet established deadlines.
15.
Work in coordination with, and support the efforts of, Senior Management teammates on over-reaching program and administrative mandates.
16.
I have performed the following leadership functions in work units, team assignments, or programs that I have led, managed, or was assigned senior responsibility. Select all that apply.
17.
From the list below, select the supervisory tasks that you have performed. Select all that apply.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
18.
I have experience in establishing goals, objectives and priorities, handling employee complaints, identifying training needs, evaluating performance and selecting staff for open positions.
19.
I comply with and support Equal Employment Opportunity policies and practices.
20.
Explain complex issues and giving detailed answers to difficult questions in a one on one situation with a customer.
21.
Attend public meetings with various groups and associations and
perform public relations and outreach activities.
perform public relations and outreach activities.
22.
Work with contacts of all levels within the agency to obtain or disseminate information as needed.
23.
I have conducted formal training sessions to agency officials describing new procedures, techniques and trends regarding guaranteed loans, loans, and grants of community programs.
24.
I have provided training to employees on new processes and procedures.
25.
Develop and/or assist in the development of standard operating procedures, business manuals, business profiles, or negotiated agreements for an organization.
26.
Assist management developing briefings and presentation and conference materials.
27.
Write clear and concise documents such as guides, reports, talking points, training manuals, presentations, memorandums, and various internal communications materials.
28.
I have prepared investigative reports, policies, procedures and briefings of a highly technical nature for supervisory review.
29.
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.