JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Farm Service Agency, Oregon State Office, located in the following locations: Salem, Marion County, Oregon. This position assists the Farm Loan Manager in administering farm loan programs in a USDA Service Center serving one or more Counties. Direct Hire Authority: This position is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Direct Hire Authority for this occupation. MAJOR DUTIES: Conducts interviews with loan applicants, reviews loan applications and makes preliminary inquiries to develop factual information to assess the eligibility of applicants. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.