Summary
These positions are located in the Farm Service Agency, Pennsylvania State Office, Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania and Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. This position manages and directs the Farm Loan Programs administered in one or more USDA Service Centers providing services to one or more counties in the State.
Duties
Works with committees, other agencies and commercial lenders to determine the eligibility and the feasibility of loan proposals.
Reviews and processes sensitive loan cases which involve liquidation, fore closure and or bankruptcy.
Approves or disapproves loans or servicing requests.
Performs a variety of program management and administrative functions required to assure the technical soundness of decisions made.
Conformance with relevant provisions of laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Maintains communication and cooperative relationships with producers, lenders, commercial and educational institution, rural community groups, and other Federal State and local agencies.
Reviews, analyzes, approves or denies significant operational changes, including releases, subordinations, adjustments, transfers, and similar matters.
Assists borrowers in adjusting their operations through loan restructuring and modification.
Reviews recommendations made by loan officers for technical adequacy and compliance with policies, regulations and procedures.
Within delegated loan approval authority, approves/disapproves those loan referred by the loan officer that are beyond the loan officer's delegated authority.
The Farm Loan Manager serves as the service center technical authority on the Farm loan Programs. Is the primary point of contact on all farm loan issues addressed in the Counties serviced.
Requirements
You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected, you may be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note, we are unable to reimburse for any fees incurred. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New FSA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. Required to submit Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. This position requires "Agricultural Loan Approval Authority".
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package. Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet minimum qualification requirements as described in the qualifications section of the job announcement. Additionally, the application involves a Technical Assessment. It is the applicant's responsibility to monitor their email for additional information about assessments and any deadlines that may need to be met. Structured Interview - Competency Responses: A panel of subject matter experts will review your responses during a Structured Interview. These responses to questions/scenarios will be evaluated to provide your rating in the application process. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Leadership Oral Communication Problem Solving Reasoning (Clerical/Technical) Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates based on the technical assessment will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred. Note: If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service. Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13068546