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Currently the Wisconsin Farm Service Agency is accepting applications for two Agricultural Loan Assistant/Specialist positions in Sparta and Viroqua, WI
The Farm Service Agency is seeking candidates with farm experience and/or knowledge to perform work in support of Wisconsin agriculture and farmers. Starting annual salary is $32,318 – $63,654 per annum, depending on qualifications. Benefits include health insurance that can be carried into retirement, 401(k) plan, pension program, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and flexible work schedules.
These positions are assigned to the Farm Service Agency in Wisconsin, Farm Loan Team in Sparta or Viroqua, WI.
The Loan Assistant/Specialist position assists the Farm Loan Manager in administering farm loan programs in a USDA Service Center serving one or more Counties. Major responsibilities include:
- Making, servicing, and supervising loans;
- Provide technical advice, guidance, and credit counseling to loan applicants and borrowers;
- Has delegated loan approval authority to approve loans within a specific limit;
- Has knowledge of agency farm loan programs and eligibility requirements;
- Has knowledge of the technicalities of farm financing and credit, financial management concepts and practices, farm operations, land use and value, production and marketing of various crops and livestock, and prices and markets in the serviced farming areas.
Farm Loan Officer’s (FLO’s) are required to successfully complete all of the requirements of the Farm Loan Training Program. FLO’s may be reassigned to another training office during their training program. In addition, upon completion of training program, FLO’s may be reassigned, at any time, to a different duty station if workload activity changes or vacancies occur. This position works in a developmental capacity receiving on-the-job and classroom training in the administration of farm loan programs.
Individuals who are interested in applying for these job opportunities will need to apply on-line at www.usajobs.gov. Applicants will need to enter the appropriate job announcement number below into the keyword search or click on the link below:
- Sparta or Viroqua, WI – GS-5/7: FSA-16-0324-WI-MM
- Sparta or Viroqua, WI – GS-9: FSA-16-0327-WI-MM
The application deadline for these vacancies is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (10:59 p.m. Central) on January 22, 2016.