Supervisory Loan Specialist (General)

Summary

This position is located in an Area Office in USDA/Rural Development (RD). Incumbent serves as the Area Director and key member of the State Director’s staff, participating fully in the planning, development, and implementation of rural development and assistance programs.

Duties

• The incumbent is a key member of the State Director's staff, participating fully in planning, development and implementation of rural development and assistance programs throughout the assigned area.
• Analyzes program requirements and develops programs for effective implementation.
• Supervises and directs the Area Office employees.
• Formulates objectives and allocates available resources necessary to effectively implement Rural Development agency loan and/or grant programs for the assigned State.
• Provides leadership for a comprehensive Rural Development program to process, service and supervise loan and grant programs throughout the jurisdictional area.
• Works closely with other federal agencies, state legislative bodies, state agencies and organizations, tribal officials and the private sector in developing and implementing comprehensive rural development strategies and programs.
• Furnishes professional advice and credit, financial, and management guidance to rural communities and Agency customers as appropriate.
• Performs systematic program review and spot-checks of individual cases to identify trends and problems.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Encrypted documents will not be accepted.
• Resume that includes: Personal Information: name, address, contact information; Education; 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 (if applicable); other qualifications.
• Resume cannot exceed 2 pages.
• Current and former Federal employees: Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade held (or promotion potential) on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
• A performance plan is not an acceptable substitute.
• Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP or RPL priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.