Summary
This position is located in the Loan Monitoring and Forecasting Branch of Portfolio Management and Risk Assessment Division, Assistant Administrator - Electric, Rural Utilities Service (RUS), Rural Development (RD).
This vacancy is to fill (1) position in Washington, D.C. Selectee must report for work in the listed duty location.
This position is eligible to be covered by a bargaining unit as listed~ National Office Washington, D.C. AFSCME District 26/AFSCME Local 3870.
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Duties
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Time in grade~ Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks for service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
For the GS-07 level~ Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-05); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates~ experience in assisting with a variety of loans, grants and loan guarantees for construction and operation of electric utility systems; and experience identifying basic financial errors, and interpreting guidance.
OR
Successfully completed at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent) in a degree program directly related to the work of this position as described above.
OR
Combination of graduate level education (as described in the vacancy announcement) and specialized experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement - I meet one of the following requirements~ Upper 3rd of my graduating class based on completed courses; 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 based on 4 years of education, or on courses completed in the final 2 years of curriculum, or a 3.5 or higher based on average of major courses completed or major courses completed in the final 2 years of curriculum; a member of the national scholastic honor society in accordance with Association of College Honor societies described in the vacancy announcement.
NOTE~ To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-1101 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at~ https~//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards
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.
Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Additional Information
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)~ Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Rural Development
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US
This position is located in the Loan Monitoring and Forecasting Branch of Portfolio Management and Risk Assessment Division, Assistant Administrator - Electric, Rural Utilities Service (RUS), Rural Development (RD).
This vacancy is to fill (1) position in Washington, D.C. Selectee must report for work in the listed duty location.
This position is eligible to be covered by a bargaining unit as listed~ National Office Washington, D.C. AFSCME District 26/AFSCME Local 3870.
Learn more about this agency
Duties
- Assist higher graded specialists with a variety of loans, grants, and loan guarantees for construction and operation of electric utility systems.
- Compose routine correspondence to borrowers, monitors reports, attends meetings, etc.
- Use automated systems in processing actions.
- Provide loan and financial analysis to commercial or noncommercial entities which apply for or have received grants, loans and loan guarantees to finance the construction and operation of electric utility systems.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
- Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
- 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 https~//www.e-verify.gov/.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Time in grade~ Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks for service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
For the GS-07 level~ Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-05); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates~ experience in assisting with a variety of loans, grants and loan guarantees for construction and operation of electric utility systems; and experience identifying basic financial errors, and interpreting guidance.
OR
Successfully completed at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent) in a degree program directly related to the work of this position as described above.
OR
Combination of graduate level education (as described in the vacancy announcement) and specialized experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement - I meet one of the following requirements~ Upper 3rd of my graduating class based on completed courses; 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 based on 4 years of education, or on courses completed in the final 2 years of curriculum, or a 3.5 or higher based on average of major courses completed or major courses completed in the final 2 years of curriculum; a member of the national scholastic honor society in accordance with Association of College Honor societies described in the vacancy announcement.
NOTE~ To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-1101 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at~ https~//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards
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.
Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Additional Information
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)~ Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
- Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
- Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees~ Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.
- For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website.
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG. 7, 2015 for more information.
To be eligible for appointment to this position, the new hire must be cleared to come on board once the results of the fingerprint check, review of the OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and the candidate's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) entries have been reviewed and determined to be satisfactory. This position requires a favorable credit check as part of the background investigation.- If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.
- If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted, if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
- Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact~ USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
- A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Rural Development
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US