This position is located in the Program Operations Branch, Water Programs Division, Assistant Administrator for Water and Environmental Programs, Rural Development.

Duties

Develop, implement and review all policies and programs relating to loans/grants for water and waste disposal systems and various community projects in rural America. Responsible for the orderly management and development of rural areas by providing financial assistance to local governments and organizations in developing essential water and waste disposal systems and community facilities and services. Develop legislative proposals to meet current needs of rural communities. Conduct statewide loan/grant program evaluations to ensure the programs are effectively carried out and are consistent with National and State loan and grant program procedures.

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 employee applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks for service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: reviewing programs relating to loans and grants supporting water and waste disposal systems in rural America; analyzing complex lending transactions and borrower financial conditions; evaluating the requirements for new loan and grant program initiatives to recommend solutions related to the lending operation; establishing criteria to measure program accomplishments; preparing or presenting training to field employees on subjects related to nationwide administration of water and waste disposal loan and grant programs. There is no education substitution at this grade level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-1101 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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