Loan Assistant/Specialist (Agricultural)

Farm Service Agency; Clovis (NM); Remote; USD 41,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Farm Service Agency in New Mexico is seeking a Loan Assistant/Specialist (Agricultural) to support the Farm Loan Manager by administering farm loan programs within a USDA Service Center serving one or more counties. The role involves interviewing applicants, reviewing applications, and gathering factual information to determine eligibility.

There are two openings in NM: Clovis and Las Cruces. The position requires transcripts and documentation for evaluation, with education verification rules

Qualifications

• College transcript required if qualifying based on education.
• Education must be from an accredited school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews with loan applicants, reviews loan applications, and makes preliminary inquiries to assess eligibility.

Skills

Interviewing

Loan processing

Eligibility assessment

Education

College transcript

Job description

Loan Assistant/Specialist (Agricultural)

These positions are located in the Farm Service Agency, New Mexico State Office, District 3 Service Center: (1) position in Clovis, Curry County, NM and (1) position in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, NM. These positions assist the Farm Loan Manager in administering farm loan programs in a USDA Service Center serving one or more Counties.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts interviews with loan applicants, reviews loan applications, and makes preliminary inquiries to develop factual information to assess the eligibility of applicants.

Requirements & Education

College Transcript: If qualifying based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript with course number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned.

If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g., special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college to ensure proper evaluation. Your education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited toward qualifications.

You may verify accreditation by visiting the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs website. We will verify your education accordingly. Foreign Education: You must submit verification that education completed in a foreign institution, was recognized by an accreditation body accepted by the U.S. Department of Education. You must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. Your transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. You may submit an unofficial copy of your transcript at the initial phase of the application process.

However, if selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $80243/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.