This position is located Colorado Area Office, USDA/Rural Development (RD). the incumbent conducts studies: develops state-wide directives, systems, and procedures; and participates with managers in developing and effecting outreach and marketing efforts and in evaluating program effectiveness primarily for the single-family housing program. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION; INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO STATE AREA OFFICE.

Duties

Serves as senior staff specialist for the state of Single-Family Housing loans. Conducts or directs special studies of program activities and problems. Serves as state expert on information technology applications used by the operating loan staff. Prepares special reports for the use of State Director and other staff members. Participates in developing and implementing annual and longer-term program plans and target for the state. Shares responsibility with superior in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating statewide rural housing program operations. Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for assigned contracts.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 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 the GS- 12 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: 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 areas encompassed in the responsibilities of the Office. The incumbent develops state-wide directives, systems, and procedures; and participates with managers in developing and effecting outreach and marketing efforts and in evaluating program effectiveness primarily for the single family housing (SFH) program. Serves as expert staff resource for program. Oversees difficult aspects of processes and loan servicing. Both local travel and occasional overnight travel are requirements of the position. Employee must meet the licensing requirements for operation of a government-owned vehicle (GOV). Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for assigned contracts. 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

There is no substitution of education.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Connie Stokes
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]