Summary
This position is located in Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service, Office of the Assistant Administrator - Telecommunications Branch 1 or Branch 2. These positions have been designated as Remote within one of the following states, due to the duties of the position: Arkansas Kentucky Louisiana
Duties
Serve as the General Field Representative for an assigned geographical area, responsible for a full range of line program responsibilities for all Utilities Program telecommunications borrowers and grant recipients in the assigned area.
Promote utilities loan and grant programs to a broad range of existing and potential applicants in assigned area.
Work with State Regulatory bodies to keep abreast of their policies and the effect of such policies on Telecommunications Program financed systems.
Respond to inquiries from borrowers or applicants concerning other sources of rural economic development financing and technical expertise.
How you will be evaluated
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy using Category Rating. This means you will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of two or three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined based on applicants' quality of experience and the extent they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13082384 This announcement will also include the following assessment: Structured Interview, Resume Review by Subject Matter Expects, and Essay Response When we complete our selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Federal agencies. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application materials, and assessment results shared with additional Federal agencies to be considered for employment. There is no guarantee of further consideration.