USDA Rural Development

We are Hiring in Nebraska! Loan Assistant/Loan Specialist (Commercial) – Community Programs This position is located within a Nebraska State or Area Office in USDA Rural Development (RD). This is a developmental position with duties designed to provide training and development to prepare the incumbent for advancement to a Loan Specialist position. It may be eligible for hiring incentives and/or reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Responsibilities • Assists in analyzing financial and credit data documents to make eligibility, feasibility, and credit-worthiness determinations on program applications. • Assists reviewing file for completeness and compliance with all prescribed regulations and practices before loan closing. • Meet with other lenders and potential borrowers to explain Rural Development programs and requirements. • Prepare conditional commitments, funding commitments and processing of loan closings. Apply now: Submit a Government Formatted Resume (including number of hours worked per week on each job listing) and Application/Documents at the below link. Ensure you read USA Job Announcement thoroughly (especially Required Documents) and submit specified documentation. Applicants are encouraged to apply to both GS 5/7 and GS 9/11 listings for this position if eligible under both to make sure you are accepted on one or the other in case, if possible, ineligibility on one list. If interested or have questions, please contact: Kelley Messenger (402) 416-3362 and to apply visit USAJobs. Loan Assistant https://lnkd.in/eXJy83rm For GS 5/7 Full Potential 12 Loan Specialist (Commercial)  https://lnkd.in/eExxyUbx For GS 9/11 Full Potential 12 #jobs2024 hashtag hashtag #usda hashtag hashtag #usdaruraldevelopment

JOIN OUR TEAM! USDA Rural Development Maine has two open positions. Join an organization that puts rural people and rural communities first! We are looking for navigators eager to help Maine communities, businesses, and people. Rural Development is a place-based, community-driven government agency. Both positions may be located in one of several cities. Apply soon – the deadline is Wednesday, July 24. Grants Management Specialist (Business Programs) Position Title/Series/Grade: Grant Management Specialist, GS-1109-9/11 Organization: USDA, Rural Development, Rural Business- Cooperative Service (RBCS) Duty Location: Bangor, Lewiston, or Scarborough, ME Opens: 07/11/2024 Closes: 07/24/2024 USAJobs Link: https://lnkd.in/e7WY8Fhu Housing Program Director Position Title/Series/Grade: Supervisory Loan Specialist (Realty), GS-1165-13, FPL 13 Organization: RD, IO OFFICE OF THE MAINE STATE DIR, BANGOR, ME Duty Location(s): Bangor, Lewiston, Presque Isle, or Scarborough, ME Opens: July 11, 2024 Closes: July 24, 2024       USAJobs Link: https://lnkd.in/eVU6f2qp The successful Housing Program Director candidate may be eligible for one of the following incentives : Student Loan Repayment incentive Relocation incentive Recruitment incentive Superior Qualifications Appointment Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual incentive #jobs2024 hashtag #usda hashtag #usdaruraldevelopment

Lakeisha Hood Moïse’s hope for the rural areas she serves is for them to preserve the characteristic that makes them different: their rurality. Read more about her work as Rural Development’s State Director for Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands and how she contributes to RD’s support for rural Americans nationwide. #usda #ruraldevelopment #changemakers

📣 USDA Rural Development is looking for interested applicants to apply for a Grant Management Specialist in EIGHT States. Climate Change Fellows will assist with applications from farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses seeking funding for clean energy projects under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Job posting is for CA, FL, GA, IN, NC, NE, NV, WY Closes 7/17 https://lnkd.in/eyQePjjr

We’re hiring an Environmental Protection Specialist in Arizona! Join us and become part our motivated team in helping Arizona’s rural communities. The State Environmental Review Coordinator (SERC) advises, analyzes, and manages a wide range of issues to support RD’s environmental policies, procedures, and review responsibilities. Learn more & Apply Today: https://lnkd.in/ehZUAG8a GS 11-12 Location: Arizona State & Field Offices, Telework Eligible Application Closing Date: 7/15/2024 #jobs2024 #usda #ruraldevelopment

Recently, Under Secretary Gooden visited Westbrook Horse Farm, founded by Brian Westbrook, retired NFL running back, who, through a partnership between the Brian Westbrook Foundation and Data Science Camp, Inc., hosted a hands-on, immersive summer program for the high school students to build familiarity and competence with the approaches, tools, and analytical techniques relevant to harnessing the power of open data in agriculture, energy, and athletics. Under Secretary Gooden was present to showcase USDA’s commitment to developing and empowering the next generation of agricultural leaders and to motivate participants to consider pursuing careers in the agriculture, food, and natural resources systems.

Our Alaska office is seeking to fill several job openings including: Position: College Graduate Loan Specialist (Realty) This position is located within USDA, Rural Development, Office of the Alaska State Director. The incumbent will serve in a development position approving and servicing loans for small (one to four family) residential dwellings as a Loan Specialist (Realty). Link: Loan Specialist (Realty): https://lnkd.in/e2sW9sfs Vacancy: 1 Open/Close Dates: 07/03/2024-07/15/2024 Position: College Graduate Loan Specialist (Commercial) This position is located within USDA, Rural Development, Office of the Alaska State Director. The is a developmental position with duties designed to provide training and development to prepare the incumbent for advancement to the position of Loan Specialist (Commercial). Link: Loan Specialist (Commercial): https://lnkd.in/erWeAUnt Vacancy: 1 Open/Close Dates: 07/03/2024-07/15/2024 Position: Tribal Relations Specialist This position is located within USDA, Rural Development, Palmer, Alaska. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Tribal Relations Specialist for the tribal communities and persistent poverty, underserved rural areas within the state. Link: Tribal Relations Specialist: https://lnkd.in/ez82t99k Vacancy: 1 Open/Close Dates: 06/25/2024-07/09/2024 #jobs2024 #usda #usdaruraldevelopment

Our New Mexico Albuquerque and Las Cruces Office is seeking a Single Family Housing Loan Specialist. Potential applicants will be working with American’s looking to live in rural areas, with use of our home loans or stay living in rural communities with our repair program. See additional details and apply online: https://lnkd.in/e_fQYhr2 This Vacancy announcement closes: June 28th thru August 16th or until filled – Open to the Public See additional details and apply online: https://lnkd.in/eTwFaGtt This Vacancy announcement closes: June 28th thru August 16th or until filled – Open to the Public #jobs2024 #usda #ruraldevelopment

Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn believes all the important things in life come from rural communities—the food we eat, the water we drink, the materials we use to clothe and shelter each other. Read on to learn how Corn’s vision is driving change in rural Oklahoma. #usda #ruraldevelopment #changemakers