Supervisory Loan Specialist (Agricultural)

About the opportunity

This position is in the Farm Service Agency, South Carolina State Office in Saluda, South Carolina. The incumbent manages and directs the Farm Loan Programs administered in one or more USDA Service Centers providing services to one or more counties in the State. Responsibilities include serving as the service center technical authority on Farm Loan Programs, supervising and directing subordinate staff in making, servicing, and liquidating loans, and exercising delegated loan approval authority. The role also involves public outreach, applying financial and farm management concepts, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of farm operations, land use, and agricultural markets.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $89,508 to $116,362 per year
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized
• Eligible for telework as determined by agency policy

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for the Selective Service or exempt
• Must meet specialized experience requirements, such as one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level demonstrating competence in agricultural loans, reviewing loan applications, and understanding farm financing
• Alternatively, qualify based on undergraduate and graduate education with major study in fields such as finance, business administration, economics, accounting, agriculture, or farm management
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and pass a background investigation and credit report check

Required documents

• Resume (must not exceed 2 pages, including personal information, education, and detailed work experience)
• College transcripts (unofficial accepted initially, official required upon selection if using education to qualify)
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency for foreign education
• Current Federal employees must submit their most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) and most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months
• Current permanent FSA County employees must submit their most recent SF-50 and performance appraisal
• Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP or RPL must provide proof of eligibility and related SF-50 documents

When to apply

• Date posted: 2026-08-27
• Application close date: 2026-09-07 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

How to apply

• Read the entire announcement and instructions carefully
• Click the Apply button to begin the application process through USAJOBS and USA Staffing
• Complete the Assessment Questionnaire
• Upload your resume (maximum 2 pages), transcripts, and any required SF-50 or eligibility documents
• Submit all required documents electronically before the closing date and time

Additional information

• This is a non-bargaining unit position
• A 1-year probationary period is required for new supervisors/managers
• Selected candidates must submit Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form OGE-450 within 30 days of appointment
• Position requires Agricultural Loan Approval Authority