This position serves in a developmental trainee capacity. The incumbent will receive extensive on-the-job training in a variety of routine tasks that will provide experience and technical competence in the methods, procedures, principles, theories and techniques utilized in the performance of various administrative or program functions under the direction of RD management. The incumbent will be expected to report to the office. Two vacancies will be filled from this announcement.

Duties

Receives training on and uses software and information systems to perform work assignments. Assisting others in performing a variety of routine tasks to gain experience and technical competence in the methods, procedures, principles, theories, and techniques utilized in administering RD loan and grant programs. Providing information to the public; initiating and preparing correspondence; maintaining records, reports and files. Assisting in application processing and servicing for Single Family (SFH) loans and grants.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Lawful Resident
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Must be in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution
• Complete at least 640 hrs of work experience prior to completion of degree
• Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution
• A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways
• Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of two-year trial period
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS-03 grade level: Applicants must have completed 1 full academic year of post-high school study. For the GS-04 grade level: Applicants must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-1199 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 Conversion: In addition to meeting the pathways requirements for conversion, an applicant converting to a Loan Assistant/Specialist (Realty), GS-1165-05/07/09/11 is required to also meet the OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-1165 series. Undergraduate and Graduate Education:Major study -- finance, business administration, economics, accounting, insurance, engineering, mathematics, banking and credit, law, real estate operations, statistics, or other fields related to the position, such as agriculture, agricultural economics, farm, livestock or ranch management, or rural sociology.

Education

Applicants must provide transcripts, proof of continued enrollment and good standing (as defined by the educational institution). If your required transcripts for this application do not include current enrollment information, please provide proof of enrollment for the most current semester at the time of the application.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Cheri Allen
• Email: [email protected]