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Summary This position 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 geographic areas encompassed in the responsibilities of the Office. Remote/Virtual: No Two positions will be filled from this vacancy. The incumbent will report to one of the office as listed. Responsibilities Serves as senior staff specialist for the state on Single Family Housing loans Conducts or directs special studies of program activities and problems. Recommends and develops/oversees the development of state-wide directives standards, guides, procedures, administrative notices, informational releases and training materials for use of personnel in the assigned area of agency program work. Participates fully in planning and executing statewide housing program training for loan program employees as well as users served by the program. Reviews appraisals/process for conducting appraisals of Single-Family Housing dwellings. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 GS-12 level: Applicants must have (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrate Knowledge of laws, practices and principles related to business trends/advances in real estate principles, practices, market and values, credit risk factors, and lending and servicing principles for single family housing, direct loan/grant business operation; serving as the primary point of contact for loan servicing inquiries, actions and problems; reviewing accounting and record keeping systems to ensure they are accurate and complete; analyzing financial statements, audit reports, and operating budgets to ensure compliance with loan or grant documents; consulting with owners and management agents in meeting program objectives; evaluating the adequacy of project management and providing guidance to meet program directives; preparing for and conducting site visits and compliance reviews, and communicating the results of the reviews; reviewing and approving a variety of routine servicing actions such as rental rates, use of reserve funds and transfers of rental assistance as well as experience in assisting with special servicing actions such as workout plans, servicing letters and acceleration packages; and experience with marketing and outreach related to Single-Family Housing programs. There is no substitution of education for experience at this 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-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 Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP 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 applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. 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. 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). This is a Bargaining Unit position under NFFE Local 7 Bargaining Unit 1964 and is therefore eligible for labor organization representation. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.