Associate FCA Examiner

Farm Credit Administration • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

This paid summer internship is part of FCA's Pathways Program and is located in the Office of Examination's Staff Development Division. The division develops and prepares Associate FCA Bank Examiners to evaluate financial institutions' financial and lending operations, management, information technology, and compliance with federal regulations, including assessing safety and soundness and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

As a Student Trainee (Associate FCA Bank Examiner), the intern gains hands-on exposure to financial institution examination work, including credit and compliance examinations, reviews of loan files, and a group analytical project related to the Farm Credit System. Interns interact with Farm Credit System personnel and agency staff and develop communication, teamwork, and time-management skills. The internship requires full-time work during summer break and occasional weekday travel; travel may be required for up to 20 nights over the summer. The expected employment start date is on or about May 16, 2027.

Eligible students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited four-year college or university bachelor's or master's program, have substantially completed three academic years of higher-level education, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.95, and plan to graduate between August 2027 and June 2028. Qualifying fields include accounting, agribusiness, agricultural business, agricultural finance, agricultural economics, animal/dairy science, banking, business administration, commercial or banking law, economics, finance, marketing, analytical finance, mathematics, and other directly related fields. The position is offered at the VH-32 (GS-5 equivalent) band level for candidates meeting the stated education qualification. Successful completion of program requirements may permit noncompetitive conversion to a term, career-conditional, or career appointment, at the agency's discretion; conversion is not automatic or guaranteed.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• If male and born after December 31, 1959, be registered for Selective Service.
• Be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Submit a resume, supporting documents, and required transcript or course information.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license before employment because of frequent travel to remote locations.
• Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during summer break.
• Be available for occasional weekday travel away from the duty location; travel may be up to 20 nights over the summer.
• Maintain at least half-time enrollment at a qualifying educational institution and provide course registration information at the start of each school term and academic-status verification at the end of each term.
• Meet and maintain the required GPA and sign a Pathways Internship agreement upon entry on duty.
• Be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited four-year college or university bachelor's or master's degree program.
• Have substantially completed three academic years of progressive, higher-level education and submit an official transcript after the school's 2027 spring term as proof.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.95 on a 4-point scale and be in good academic standing.
• Have a planned graduation date no earlier than August 2027 and no later than June 2028, subject to the stated exception for applicants pursuing further education after an earlier graduation.
• Pursue an undergraduate or graduate-level major in a listed field of study or another field directly related to the internship.
• Submit transcripts or an acceptable course list showing the required academic and course information; foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated or credited as specified in the announcement.
• To qualify at the VH-32 (GS-5 equivalent) band level, have completed at least two full academic years of post-high-school study or an associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in financial institution examination work.
• Learn about Farm Credit System institutions and the Farm Credit Administration through opportunities that may include credit examinations, compliance reviews, and a group analytical project.
• Learn the five credit factors—character, capital, capacity, collateral, and condition—their interrelationships, and their relative importance through formal training and on-the-job review of loan files.
• Develop and practice verbal and written communication, active listening, and reading comprehension through interaction with System personnel and agency staff.
• Gain experience working professionally in a team environment.
• Develop time-management skills and organize tasks to complete work products accurately and on time.

Benefits

• Starting base salary of $38,143 per year, with locality pay added according to duty location.
• Option to receive a one-time $2,000–$2,500 stipend at the beginning of the program, subject to certain stipulations.
• Selectees may be eligible for a $10,000 recruitment bonus upon conversion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern