Loan Assistant, Gs-1101-7 Job in Sacramento County - 91743737 - ZAAZI1SFZRTAO

Job Title:
Loan Assistant, GS-1101-7


Agency:
Small Business Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11D-JB-15-YS

SALARY RANGE:
$41,522.00 - $53,983.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, October 29, 2010 to Friday, October 28, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-1101-07

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Term NTE 2 Years

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
7

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies - Sacramento, CA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a Term position NTE 2 years (may be extended up to 4 years contingent on budget allocation).  

This position has an open period of 1 year, we will begin to review applications and issue the first round of certificates (highest qualified candidates) beginning November 17th.  If you wish to be considered in the first round your application must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, November 16, 2010.  Additional certificates will be issued on an as needed basis. 

Become a part of an Agency that touches the lives of every American!  We are the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and for over 50 years, we have successfully served the Nation’s small business owners.  Consider a career with SBA to help manage the credit and contracts for America’s small business during this new era of economic responsibility.  We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America’s future, and to helping the United States compete in today’s global marketplace. We represent a highly skilled and motivated workforce and welcome those interested in furthering our mission. 

This position is located at the Small Business Administration, Office of Capital Access, Office of Financial Assistance, Office of Financial Programs, Sacramento Commercial Loan Servicing Center located in Sacramento, CA. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• You must successfully complete a background investigation and credit check.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Sacramento, CA

The incumbent serves as a Loan Assistant in the Sacramento 504 Processing Unit of the Sacramento Loan Processing Center.  The incumbent is responsible for explaining lending policies, procedures and eligibility requirements for the 504 lending program.  They will also provide general information regarding other SBA assistance programs and sources of funds.  The incumbent will screen and analyze incoming loan applications and financial information to determine merits for acceptability of loan requests.  Processes the eligibility evaluation of selected applications for loans that are considered less complex.  The incumbent will also develop loan reports of findings on loan applications which include findings of favorable and/or unfavorable items for the loan specialist's attention.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

GS-07:  To qualify at the GS-7 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 level in federal service.  Specialized experience includes:  performing reviews for financial institutions and/or a variety of financing enterprises to assist in the processing, servicing and/or collection of commercial/business loans, including knowledge and experience with ascertaining the completeness and appropriateness of a requested action/change to the loan. 

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position. 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

For Delegated Examining (all US Citizens), your application will be evaluated under the Category Rating method based on your responses to the assessment questions. You will recieve a score based on the responses to the assessment questions (to view the questions click here View Assessment Questions).  If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. If you meet basic requirements for the position, your application will be evaluated and placed into one of three categories:

1. Best-Qualified: highly proficient with an overall comprehensive level of knowledge, skills and abilities related to the job based on a complete review of experience, education, and training as described in an applicant’s responses to the assessment questions and resume. 
2. Well-Qualified: competent in the position with an overall accomplished level of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the job based on a complete review of experience, training, and education as applicable, as described in an applicant’s responses to the assessment questions and resume. 
3. Qualified: an overall basic level of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the job based on a complete review of experience, education, and training, as described in an applicant’s responses to the assessment questions and resume. 

Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be placed ahead of other candidates in the appropriate category for which they have been rated.  Additionally, preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and who meet Minimum Qualification Requirements will automatically be placed in the Best Qualified Category.

BENEFITS:Working for SBA offers a number of really exciting benefits and flexibilities. To find out more about Federal benefit programs click here http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:

If you are applying for a special selection priority under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (open to surplus and displaced Federal employees), submit the following proof of your eligibility:  Your reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a Standard Form 50 reflecting your RIF separation, or notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area.  To be found well-qualified for special selection priority by SBA, you must meet the minimum qualifications and receive at least 85 possible points for the quality ranking factors. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

Selective Service:  If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959 , you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.  See www.sss.gov.

Probationary Period:   You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé (your resume must contain the basic information outlined in the Optional Application for Federal Employment OF-612: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf).
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

This position has an open period of 1 year, we will begin to review applications and issue the first round of certificates (highest qualified candidates) beginning November 17th.  If you wish to be considered in the first round your application must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, November 16, 2010.  Additional certificates will be issued on an as needed basis. 

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link:  https://applicationmanager.gov/.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID AP401012.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Applications will only be accepted online or by fax.   If you are unable to apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

If you need assistance applying online or by fax, please contact OPM atApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:

• If you are claiming 5-point veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214 Member 4 copy) or Certificate of Release.  If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or Certificate of Release, an Application for 10-point Veterans’ Preference (SF-15) and the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the Armed Forces, certifying a service-connected disability.
• To receive consideration for a special appointment authority (severely disabled, Peace Corps, ICTAP), you must submit documentation supporting your claim. 

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Yahida Salazar
Phone: (303)844-7785
Email: YAHIDA.SALAZAR@SBA.GOV Agency Information:
Small Business Administration Denver
Office of Human Capital Management
721 19th Street Room 392
Denver, CO 80202
ANNOUCEMENT #_________

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official.  If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.  We expect to make a job offer within 40 days of the closing date of this announcement.  You will be notified through Application Manager of the outcome.