Loan Specialist (Realty) Production

Loan Specialist (Realty) ProductionDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Benefits AdministrationOverview

##### Open & closing dates

05/06/2019 to 05/08/2019This job will close when we have received 100 applications which

may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 9 - 11

##### Salary

$54,095 to $85,088 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation3 vacancies in the following location:-Atlanta, GARelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in Decatur, GA in the Loan Production

Section at a Regional Loan Center (RLC) for the Veterans Benefits

Administration. Loan Production (LP) staff assists eligible Veterans

obtaining/maintaining homeownership with a VA-guaranteed loan. LP

also provides training and oversight to lenders and real estate

professionals who participate in the Home Loan Guaranty Program. The

primary purpose of this position is to provide for the delivery of

home loan benefits to Veterans.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities

Provide guidance in analyzing and evaluating highly complex

loans.

Make eligibility determinations for VA home loan benefits and

restoration of entitlement.

Ensure loan servicing and claim payment services are provided to

Veterans and other participants in a timely manner.

Ensure loan servicing and claim payment services are provided to

Veterans and other participants in a timely manner.

Perform financial and credit analyses for the purpose of

examining loan applications and mortgages for purchase or

delinquency.

Receives and responds to inquiries from lenders, real estate

agents, Veterans and other program participants via. telephone

through a national call center and by email correspondence.

Conducts seminars/training for lenders, real estate agents, and

other program participants.

Participates in meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences

held by lenders, real estate agents, builders, Veteran

organizations, and other government agencies and community

organizations.

Prepare detailed training material for use at meetings,

seminars, workshops, etc. sponsored either by the field station

or program participants.

Audits loan operations to ensure compliance with laws,

regulations, and program provisions.

Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential11

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.

Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.

Selective Service registration is required for males born after

12/31/1959.

A probationary period may be required for employees and

supervisors.

QualificationsGS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the

GS-07 grade level in the federal service that included: work

reviewing and passing upon applications for agricultural,

commercial, bank or mortgage loans; servicing a loan portfolio of a

bank or other loan association; performing financial analysis of

commercial concerns for investment purposes; appraising real estate

to determine property valuation; performing duties in the daily

operations of the real estate industry as a mortgage loan counselor,

foreclosure specialist, mortgage loan collection representative,

real estate broker and/or agent, loan officer, or a mortgage loan

closer.

.

GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the

GS-09 grade level in the federal service that included: work

reviewing and passing upon applications for agricultural,

commercial, bank or mortgage loans; servicing a loan portfolio of a

bank or other loan association; performing financial analysis of

commercial concerns for investment purposes; appraising real estate

to determine property valuation; performing duties in the daily

operations of the real estate industry as a mortgage loan counselor,

foreclosure specialist, mortgage loan collection representative,

real estate broker and/or agent, loan officer, or a mortgage loan

closer.OR

Applicants may substitute education for the experience required:

GS-09: Two (2) full years (36 semester credit hours) of

progressively higher level graduate education, or a master's degree,

or equivalent graduate degree.

GS-11: Three (3) full years (54 semester credit hours) of

progressively higher level graduate education, leading to such a

degree; or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or a LL.M., if

related.

ANDINDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (IOR):Education: This series

has an additional requirement that graduate education must be in one

of the following fields of study: finance, business administration,

economics, accounting, insurance, engineering, mathematics, banking

and credit, law, real estate operations, statistics, or other fields

related to the position, such as agriculture, agricultural

economics, farm, livestock or ranch management, or rural sociology.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide documentation or

proof that he or she has met the applicable educational requirements

for substitution. Applications submitted without the required

supporting documents will not be accepted. An unofficial transcript;

statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other

appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable at

the time of application. Education submitted must be appropriately

accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the

U.S. Department of Education. For additional information, refer to

the U.S. Department of Education web site at http://www.ed.gov/ .OR

Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify:

To calculate, first identify the percentage of required graduate

education you have earned. Then identify the percentage of required

specialized experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The

total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only

graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next

lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at

grades GS-9 and GS-11.Note: 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; religions; 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 you document, to include volunteer

experience.EducationA transcript must be submitted with your application if you are

basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Only education or a degree recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education from an accredited college, university, school, or

institution may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can

verify your education here If you are using foreign education to

meet qualification requirements, you must include a Certificate of

Foreign Equivalency with your transcript(s) in order to receive

credit for that education.Additional informationWork Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Alternate work schedules are

available.Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full

performance level without further competition when all regulatory,

qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a

lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full

performance level.Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically the

employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be

some walking, standing, bending or carrying of light items such as

papers and books. No special physical demands are required to

perform the work. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides

reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:

Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per

pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served

as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed federal

employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or

active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be

used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such

credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date

and is not guaranteed.The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career

Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal

competitive service employees with selection priority over other

candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you

must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified

for this vacancy. A well-qualified candidate is defined as meeting

all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility

requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the

minimum qualifications requirements for this position. Specifically,

a well-qualified candidate will score 90 or above within the

assessment portion of this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP

eligibility can be found herePlacement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not

obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The

position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade,

transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one

or any combination of these methods to fill the position.Notice to Applicants: Itis the policy of the Government not to

deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or

has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of

the individual. Information about an individual's employment

experience will be used only to determine the person's

qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge,

skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may

be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during

periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling

financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no

fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an

unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional

vacancies.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will

not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do

not fully address in their resumes the specialized experience needed

for the position (as described in the job announcement), or who do

not possess the education to substitute for it, will not be referred

for further consideration.You will be rated on the following competencies based on your

application for this position:

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Oral Communication

Real Estate

Reasoning

If you are referred for consideration you may be asked to submit

additional job related information, which may include responses to

the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined in the announcement;

and/or completion of a work sample; and/or an interview. Your resume

and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all

instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating

or your further consideration for employment.After we receive application packages (including all required

documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we review

applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements

are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package

does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your

rating accordingly.Your application will be evaluated using the category rating method

based on your responses to the assessment questions and the

documents you submit. If you meet the basic requirements for the

position, your application will be evaluated and placed into one of

three categories:

1. Best Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the minimum

qualification requirements and demonstrate a high level of the

knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties

of the position.

2. Well Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the minimum

qualification requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory level

of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the

duties of the position.

3. Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the minimum

qualifications requirements.Note: Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be placed

ahead of other candidates in the appropriate category for which they

have been rated. Additionally, preference eligibles who have a

compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and

who meet the minimum qualification requirements will automatically

be placed in the best qualified category.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required Documents

Resume

Resume

- Your resume may be submitted in any format, however, we strongly

recommend using USA Jobs resume builder as it contains all of

the information required on Federal resumes.

- For qualifications determinations your resume must reflect hours

worked per week, the inclusive dates of employment, and the

level of your experience. If your resume does not reflect this

information you will not receive credit for the experience.

- If you submit more than one copy of your resume, the most recent

version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to

determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is

your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all

documents you submit as part of your application. We would

recommend that you not submit more than one version of your

resume.

- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate

material or content, we will not use it to make eligibility and

qualification determinations, and you may not be considered

further for the vacancy.Applicants claiming veterans' preference must also submit:

- A legible copy of your DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or

Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as

well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) is

required. The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is preferable.

Copies of DD-214's can be requested here.

- Current active duty members must submit a signed statement of

service from their commander dated within the last 120 days that

reflects their expected discharge date, their release from

active duty under honorable conditions, any medals awarded, and

the timeframe of their service so that eligibility can be

determined.

- Veterans claiming 10 point preference must also submit an SF-15

and all documents indicated on the form as proof of type of

preference. This includes a VA letter supporting your disability

claim with the overall percentage listed.

- If you are unsure as to whether you qualify for veterans'

preference, please consult the U.S. Department of Labor's

Veterans' Preference Advisor hereTranscripts

- If you are basing all or some of your qualifications on

education or if a degree is required for the position, a

transcript must be included as part of your application package.

- An unofficial transcript may be submitted, however, it must

reflect the course names, levels, credits earned, grades

received, and degree conferred if applicable.

- Your transcript (official of unofficial) must reflect the degree

conferred date if you are substituting a degree for experience.

- If you are claiming superior academic achievement (SAA) ensure

you submit transcript(s) to demonstrate it. The requirements for

superior academic achievement can be viewed here

- A photocopy of your degree is not acceptable in lieu of a

transcript.

- An official transcript will be required at a later date if you

are selected for the position.

- Whenever possible it is preferable that you submit copies of

official transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may lack essential

information necessary for a full evaluation of your

qualifications.Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must also submit:

- Certification of expected separation, reduction-in-force

separation notice, or notice of proposed removal; and your

most recent performance evaluation; and an SF-50 demonstrating

your separation or the position you will be separated from; or

- Worker's compensation separation (agency certification of

inability to place employee and notification of separation or a

separation SF-50; or

- Disability annuity termination (notification from OPM of

disability annuity termination and separation SF-50 of the last

position held); or

- Military reserve or National Guard technician special disability

retirement annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456 (certification

of special disability retirement annuity from a military

department or National Guard bureau and separation SF-50 of the

last position held).Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may

result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application

package. It is your responsibility to ensure that all required

documents have been submitted by the closing date of the

announcement. You will not be contacted for additional information.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10468047 and submit

the documentation specified in the required documents section

below.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)

on 05/08/2019 to receive consideration.

1. To begin, click apply online to create a USAJOBS account or

log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your

USAJOBS résumé and/or other supporting documents and to complete the

occupational questionnaire.

2. Click submit my answers to submit your application

package.Note: It is your responsibility to ensure that your response and

any appropriate documentation is submitted by the closing date of

the announcement. To verify that your application is complete, log

into your USAJOBS account, select the application status link, and

then select the more information link for this position. The

details page will display the status of your application, the

documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the

agency has sent related to your application. Your uploaded documents

may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to

an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS accountand click

update application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select

your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your

application will be incomplete.Alternate Application Information: If you are unable to apply online

you may review additional options: here You may also call the

Alternate Application phone line Monday through Friday from 8:00

a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, excluding Federal

Holidays, at 1-478-744-2360.Agency contact informationHRC-Detroit DEUPhone313-596-7213EmailHRCDDEU.VBADET@va.govAddressAtlanta Regional Loan Center

1700 Clairmont Rd

Decatur, GA 30033

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsAfter the review is complete, a referral certificate will be issued

and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if

provided). Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be

contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All

referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection

decision has been made.You may check the status of your application at any time by logging

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For a more detailed update of your status, click on "more

information." Information regarding applicant process can be found:

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You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/532443900. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.