Loan Analyst

US-Farm-Service-Agenc; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Farm-Service-Agenc is seeking candidates for positions in the Farm Service Agency, Kentucky State Office, with responsibilities in analysis, evaluation and advisory work related to loan making and servicing activities. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and progressively responsible experience at GS-05 and above, with graduate education used for higher grades.

Applicants should demonstrate ability to analyze problems, gather data, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Qualifications

• Three years of general work experience with progressively responsible duties demonstrating analysis, data gathering and problem solving.
• Education: 4-year bachelor's degree required at GS-05; one year of graduate education at GS-07; graduate degree at GS-09.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis, evaluation and advisory assignments related to loan making and servicing activities.
• Possesses knowledge of evaluating financial factors and credit risks in farm loans; applies analytical/evaluative techniques to improve loan program operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data gathering

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate level education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy. These positions are in the Farm Service Agency, Kentucky State Office locations in:

• Mayfield, Kentucky
• Bowling Green, Kentucky

About the position:

Performs analysis, evaluation and advisory assignments related to the effective delivery of loan making and servicing activities. In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

General Experience Requirement

For the GS-05 grade level:

You must have three years of general work experience that is progressively responsible experience (one year of which is equivalent to at least a GS-4) that demonstrates my ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; to plan and organize my work; and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education at the GS-05 grade level:

4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience as listed above.

Specialized Experience Requirement

For the GS-07 grade level:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrates knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methods of fact-finding, analysis, and problem solving techniques as they apply to investigation, analysis and evaluation of financial factors and credit risks in granting and servicing of agricultural loans. In addition, I have knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to assist in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of farm loan program operations to make recommendations for improvements.

Education at the GS-07 grade level:

One full year of graduate level education

Superior Academic Achievement (SAA):

1. Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR
2. Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR
3. Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience as listed above. 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.

For the GS-09 grade level:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrates knowledge of credit principles and practices to assess the fundamental soundness of loans by independently examining applications, supporting documents, and credit reports, and maintaining servicing activities on agricultural loans. In addition, my experience demonstrates knowledge of, and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to assist in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of farm loan program operations to make recommendations for improvements.

Education at the GS-09 grade level:

master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience as listed above. 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.