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Farm Service Agency - Madison, FL
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Madison, FL
Administration of Economic Programs
About the position
The Supervisory Loan Specialist manages and directs the Farm Loan Programs administered in one or more USDA Service Centers, providing essential services to various counties in Florida. This role serves as the technical authority on farm loan issues, supervises a team responsible for loan management, and engages in public outreach and relations efforts.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the Service Center technical authority on the Farm Loan Programs and the primary point-of-contact on all farm loan issues addressed in the counties serviced.
- Supervises and directs the work of a subordinate staff responsible for making, servicing, and liquidating loans under FSA farm loan authorities.
- Has delegated loan approval authority and performs the full range of loan specialist duties.
- Attends public meetings with various groups and associations and performs public relations and outreach efforts in the geographic areas serviced.
- Applies knowledge of the technical and administrative concepts, principles, and practices of farm loan and financial management.
- Applies knowledge of farm operations, land use and value, and production and marketing of various crops and livestock.
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.
- Must successfully complete a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.
- Must have Agricultural Loan Approval Authority.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in public relations and outreach efforts.
- Knowledge of agricultural operations and financial management.
Benefits
- Eligible for telework within the local commuting area.
- Flexible work arrangements possible depending on availability and position duties.
- Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
