Community Program Manager (Guaranteed Loan)

Agriculture, Rural Development•Montgomery, AL

11h

About The Position

There are two Community Program Manager positions in the Rural Housing Service (RHS), reporting to the Deputy Administrator for Community Facilities. One position is in the Guaranteed and Loan Processing and Servicing Division, and the other is in the Direct Loan/Grant Processing Division. The Community Facilities Division processes and services Community Facilities guaranteed and direct loans and grants, as well as Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Grants. The position administers the program, formulates policy, distributes funds, and processes and services Community Facilities loans and grants. It also builds and maintains effective working relationships with community and public interest groups, professional associations, and other Federal agencies; provides direction and advice to field officials and staff on program administration; and communicates program objectives, policies, and authorities to the public, industry professionals, senior-level leadership, and Congressional offices.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service or exempt.
Pass background investigation and/or fingerprint check, E-Verify employment verification, and any required security clearance process, including a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and credit report.
Current federal employees applying for promotion must meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.
For GS-15, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-14 or its non-Federal equivalent, including leadership and oversight of a lending program; development and implementation of operating plans; leadership and supervisory experience; program reviews of field office administration of housing and/or loan programs; and oral presentation and communication with senior management, Congressional offices, and the general public.
No substitution of education for experience at the GS-15 level.
New USDA supervisors must complete all required components of the supervisory training program before the end of the probationary period.
Successfully complete a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.
Submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of initial appointment and annually thereafter if selected.
Meet financial disclosure requirements concerning business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or seek business with the agency.

Responsibilities

Administer the program, formulate policy, distribute funds, and process and service Community Facilities loans and grants.
Conduct and maintain effective working relationships with community and public interest groups, professional associations, and other Federal agencies.
Provide direction, guidance, and advice to field officials and their staff regarding program administration.
Communicate program objectives, policies, and authorities to the public, industry professionals, senior-level leadership, and Congressional offices.
Provide leadership and oversight in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a lending program to ensure sound management and maximum program benefits.
Develop and implement operating plans.
Conduct program reviews of field office administration of housing and/or loan programs.
Provide leadership and supervision.