Community Programs Manager

Agriculture, Rural Development • Montgomery, AL

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About The Position

There are two (2) Community Program Manager positions which report to the Deputy Administrator for Community Facilities. One with the Guaranteed and Loan Processing and Servicing Division and one with Direct Loan/Grant Processing Division for Community Facilities in the Rural Housing Service (RHS). The Division is responsible for processing and servicing Community Facilities guaranteed and direct loans and grants and the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Grants. The position is responsible for administering the program, formulating policy, distributing funds and processing and servicing Community Facilities loans and grants. The role involves conducting and maintaining high-level effective working relationships with community and public interest groups, professional associations and other Federal agencies. The manager will provide directions, guidance and advice to field officials and their staff regarding program administration and communicate program objectives, policies and authorities to the public, industry professionals, senior level leadership and Congressional offices.

Requirements

• 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
• Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable
• New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period
• Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled
• For GS-15 Grade Level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Ability to provide leadership and oversight in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a lending program to ensure that comprehensive and sound management is provided and that maximum program benefits are derived; develops and implements operating plans; leadership and supervisory experience, and experience conducting program reviews of field office administration of housing and/or loan programs; oral presentation skills and experience communicating with senior level management, Congressional and general public.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Administering the program
• Formulating policy
• Distributing funds
• Processing and servicing Community Facilities loans and grants
• Conduct and maintain high level effective working relationships with community and public interest groups, professional associations and other Federal agencies
• Provide directions, 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

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed