Summary

This position is located in the State Office of Nevada, USDA-Rural Development (RD), Business & Cooperative Program Staff. The incumbent is primarily responsible for program planning, policy development, administration, coordination and evaluation of the full scope of activities related to the State's rural business and cooperative development loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs.

This vacancy announcement is open to current Rural Development Employees only.

Duties

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• Evaluates business and cooperative program operations by conducting or directing special studies and analyzing reports and materials on program activities and problems.
• Reviews/and or directs the review of loan and grant dockets to determine conformance to policy and procedural requirements.
• Collaborates with the management team to develop and implement Rural Development's marketing program for the state.
• Establishing goals, objectives and priorities; advising employees on administrative and work related matters.

Requirements

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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. Refer to Next Steps section for more information.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• The incumbent must file an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.

Qualifications

Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New

USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before

the end of their probationary period.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the

announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be

considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-

13 grade level).

For the GS-13 level: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least

the GS-12; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates:

- Experience in planning varied loan assistance programs.

- Experience which includes developing and implementing various loan assistance programs.

- Formulating objectives.

- Allocate available resources necessary to effectively implement loans and grants. Experience

with loan programs in either cooperatives, single-family housing or community facility.

- Perform administrative supervision; or similar work.

There is no education substitution for the GS-13 grade level.

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-dataoversight/

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 education substitution for the GS-13 grade level.

Additional information

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.

This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.