Farm Loan Program Support Specialist

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date 12/02/2024 of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified. Specialized experience for the GS-9 level: Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master’s or equivalent graduate degree (LLB, JD, LLM, Ph.D., etc.), from an accredited college or university with a major in finance, business administration, economics, accounting, engineering, mathematics, banking and credit, law, statistics, or another field related to the position such as agriculture, agricultural economics, farm, livestock, farm management, ranch management, rural sociology, dairy science, domestic agricultural development or agronomy -OR- Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-7 level in the Federal service or private sector equivalent, that demonstrates knowledge of credit principles and practices to assess the fundamental soundness of loans by independently examining applications, supporting documents, and credit reports, and maintaining servicing activities on agricultural loans. In addition, experience that demonstrates knowledge of, and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to assist in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of farm loan program operations to make recommendations for improvements -OR- A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. Only graduate education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) may be combined with experience. Time in grade for the GS-9: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the GS-7 grade level. Specialized experience for the GS-11 level: Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree with a major in finance, business administration, economics, accounting, engineering, mathematics, banking and credit, law, statistics, or another field related to the position such as agriculture, agricultural economics, farm, livestock, farm management, ranch management, rural sociology, dairy science, domestic agricultural development or agronomy -OR- Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-9 level in the Federal service or private sector equivalent, that demonstrates competence in agricultural loans by servicing an agricultural loan portfolio of a bank or other loan association. In addition, experience that demonstrates knowledge of, and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to provide recommendations in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of farm loan program operations -OR- A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. Only graduate education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) may be combined with experience. Time in grade for the GS-11: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at theGS-9 grade level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: General Business and Industry Series 1101b Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position is in the Farm Service Agency, Louisiana State Office, located in Alexandria, Louisiana. About the position: Assist Farm Loan Program (FLP) staff on farm loan programs, conducting FSA FLP reviews in County offices, performing legal servicing for farm loan programs, and preparing/conducting training curriculum.