USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hiring for multiple full-time, permanent positions at county office locations across Nebraska. The positions for which FSA is hiring include key farm loan positions in both the Lexington and McCook FSA offices, and county office farm program technician positions in the Columbus and Sidney FSA offices.
FARM LOAN MANAGER POSITIONS
Farm Loan Managers are responsible for serving as the Service Center technical authority on Farm Loan Programs and the primary point-of-contact on all farm loan issues addressed in the counties serviced. These individuals supervise and direct the work of staff responsible for making, servicing, and liquidating loans under FSA farm loan authorities.
The vacancy announcement for both the Dawson County and the Red Willow County farm loan manager positions (listed as Supervisory Loan Specialist in the jobs announcement) can be found at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/640513000. The vacancy announcement will close Monday, March 21, 2022. Please note a 25% relocation incentive may be authorized with these positions.
FARM LOAN OFFICER TRAINEE (FLOT) POSITIONS
Farm Loan Officer Trainees are hired as full-time employees while they complete a two-year training program to become Farm Loan Officers. The positions work in a developmental capacity, receiving on-the-job and classroom training on the way to becoming a Farm Loan Officer. Farm Loan Officers assist in making, servicing and supervising loans and providing technical guidance and credit counseling to loan applicants and borrowers.
These positions will be based out of the Dawson County FSA office in Lexington and the Red Willow County FSA office in McCook, but could train at various locations.
The vacancy announcement for the Dawson County and Red Willow County FLOT positions (listed as Loan Assistant/Specialist in the jobs announcement) can be found at this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/640514500. The vacancy announcement will close on Monday, March 21, 2022.
COUNTY OFFICE FARM PROGRAM TECHNICIANS
Program technicians are responsible for carrying out office activities to provide technical assistance and program support so farmers and ranchers can understand and access FSA program benefits. Basic requirements include general office clerical work, record keeping, computer ability, organizational skills and good public relations skills.
The vacancy announcement for the farm program technician position in Columbus at the Platte County FSA office can be found at this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/639733900. This vacancy announcement will close on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
The vacancy announcement for the farm program technician position in Sidney at the Cheyenne County FSA office can be found at this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/640696800. This vacancy announcement will close on Monday, March 21, 2022.
MORE INFORMATION
Nebraska FSA positions offer benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, and flexible work schedules. More information about the qualifications for these positions, and how to apply, can be accessed at the links provided above.
FSA is an exciting and rewarding place to start, build and/or continue your professional career. Be a part of our team and support the well-being of Nebraska agriculture. For additional information on employment opportunities within FSA, visit usajobs.gov and search “Farm Service Agency” with Nebraska in the location field.
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