Summary This position is located in a Wisconsin State Office in USDA, Rural Development (RD). The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Loan Specialist (Commercial), Community Program Staff. This position is neither remote nor virtual. The employee will be expected to report in person to the assigned duty location. This vacancy announcement is open to current USDA, Rural Development Wisconsin State Rural Development employees only. Responsibilities Serves as the state’s authority in Community Program policies and activities comprising the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and Community Facilities (CF) Programs. Evaluates community program operations by conducting or directing special studies and analyzing reports and materials on program activities and problems. Reviews/and or directs the review of loan dockets to determine conformance to policy and procedural requirements. Manages Community Program fund allocations. Participates as an active member of the state’s management team. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. GS-13 level: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience planning, directing, coordinating, executing, and evaluating program activities related to the business, commercial and/or cooperative development loan, grant, and/or loan guarantee programs (i.e., processing loans and grants and servicing existing borrowers). Experience providing policy updates training in business program law, regulation, credit counseling, customer service, loan processing and/or grant processing through training sessions and development of procedures. Experience establishing priorities, evaluating performance, and/or advising employees on administrative and work-related matters. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level. Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Education Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL),: Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. To be eligible for appointment to this position, the new hire must be cleared to come on board once the results of the fingerprint check, review of the OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and the candidate's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) entries have been reviewed and determined to be satisfactory. This position requires a favorable credit check as part of the background investigation. If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.