Supervisory Loan Specialist
What you'd do
This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Capital Access in Citrus Heights, CA. The incumbent serves as the full assistant to the Deputy Center Director and shares in and assists the Deputy Center Director in all phases of the Center's operating programs. The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Center Director of the Sacramento Loan Processing Center (SLPC).
Major duties
As a/an Supervisory Loan Specialist at theGS- 1165-14, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a supervisor, responsible for the direction of the loan processing/pre-closing servicing work on all loans received by the Center. Participates in and/or resolves difficult case problems in the processing/preclosing servicing of loans, which includes difficult determinations involving potential loan restructuring or denials. Reviews staffing requirements for the Center, justifying additional staffing as required; Prepares position descriptions, performance standards, and evaluates performance of Loan Operation Center employees. Maintains close and effective working relationship with Headquarters, Regional and District officials concerning loan processing and preclosing servicing actions. Led a project, work group or team which may have included components such as financial, lending, procurement, business development, marketing, outreach, and administrative support functions.
What you need to qualify
GS-14: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Managing day-to-day operations of a team in processing and servicing commercial loans or comparable financial services; AND Interpreting and applying rules, policies, and regulations pertaining to commercial loans and small businesses; AND Analyzing obligor's financial statements and the earning potential of business enterprises to make recommendations for commercial/business loan applications; AND Analyzing obligor's financial conditions to determine repayment ability for commercial loans for small businesses through a lending institution loan program. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. 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 09/01/2026.
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