Loan Specialist (Rlty)

This position is located Colorado Area Office, USDA/Rural Development (RD). the incumbent conducts studies: develops state-wide directives, systems, and procedures; and participates with managers in developing and effecting outreach and marketing efforts and in evaluating program effectiveness primarily for the single-family housing program.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION; INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO STATE AREA OFFICE.Qualifications: 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) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
For the GS- 12 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Serves as a state expert LOAN SPECIALIST on the housing program staff of a USDA Rural Development State Office. The staff designs, implements, and evaluates assigned housing programs for the areas encompassed in the responsibilities of the Office.
The incumbent develops state-wide directives, systems, and procedures; and participates with managers in developing and effecting outreach and marketing efforts and in evaluating program effectiveness primarily for the single family housing (SFH) program. Serves as expert staff resource for program. Oversees difficult aspects of processes and loan servicing. Both local travel and occasional overnight travel are requirements of the position. Employee must meet the licensing requirements for operation of a government-owned vehicle (GOV). Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for assigned contracts.
NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-1165 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: There is no substitution of education.Employment Type: FULL_TIME