Program Technician
Department of Agriculture
Farm Service Agency
Summary
This position is located in the Farm Service Agency, Montana State Office, Farm Loan Branch.
Direct Hire Authority: This position is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Direct Hire Authority for this occupation.
Overview
Open & closing dates
Duties
- Assists the Farm Loan Chief, Farm Loan Branch specialists, Farm Loan Team managers, and District Directors on farm loan program procedural matters.
- Provides training to individuals and groups in the preparation and processing of loan documents and on loan procedural changes.
- Provides technical assistance to the Branch in processing bankruptcy and farm foreclosure cases.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified.
For the GS-5 level:
- Four years of education above high school in an accredited business, secretarial or technical, junior college, college or university in any field in which high school graduation or the equivalent is a prerequisite.
- Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-4 level in the Federal service or private sector equivalent.
- A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.
For the GS-6 level:
- A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
- Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-5 level in the Federal service or private sector equivalent.
- Combination of Education and Experience may be used to qualify for this position.
For the GS-7 level:
- One full academic year (18 Semester hours) of graduate education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
- Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-6 level in the Federal service or private sector equivalent.
- Combination of Education and Experience may be used to qualify for this position.
Education
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.
Additional information
- For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit the OPM website.
- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible.
- If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan.
- This position is eligible for telework within the local commuting area of the position and other flexible work arrangements.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically.
To begin, click "Apply" and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.
Next steps
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position.