Supervisory Loan Specialist (Commercial)
What you'd do
This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Capital Access in Birmingham, AL, Herndon, VA, El Paso, TX, Citrus Heights, CA, Fresno, CA and Santa Ana, CA. The incumbent(s) is responsible for management and direction of all SBA work conducted at such Center including, but not limited to: administrative operations, servicing, liquidation, purchasing, post-servicing (PSA) of SBA 7(a) and 504 loans as may be assigned by OFPO to that Center.
Major duties
As a/an Supervisory Loan Specialist (Commercial) at theGS- 1165-13, some of your typical work assignments may include: Gathers and reviews facts related to loan balance, lien situations, collateral, interests of other creditors and any assets of the borrower that may provide recovery to the Agency. Serves as a technical expert/resource for the full range of collection, servicing and liquidation activities associated with Center loan portfolio. Provides guidance regarding particularly difficult or sensitive assignments. Supervising employees regarding the completion of assignments in attainment of Center goals. Guides employees with knowledge of new technical information relevant to Center work and assimilating changes in the production environment. Motivates employees and recommends changes that maximize production. Serves as a role model and technical expert for employees. Ensures a high level of customer service is provided to all SBA clients. Provides well-written reports and documentation as needed in the performance of duties. Communicates effectively with members of the general public, banking industry, legal and other professionals and representatives.
What you need to qualify
GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Analyzing obligor's financial statements and the earning potential of a variety of business enterprises to make recommendations for residential and commercial/business loan applications or servicing, collections and/or liquidation actions; and Providing analysis of a variety of collateral, business types, loan programs and general economic conditions; and Leading a team or managing an office of loan officers/specialists in business/residential loan programs including but not limited to servicing, collections and/or loan liquidation. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Loan Specialist Series 1165 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Generally, time in Non-Pay status as a federal employee is not creditable towards the specialized experience requirement listed above. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 08/20/2026.
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