About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Small Business Administration, Birmingham Disaster Loan Service Center in Dallas, TX. The incumbent serves as a Loan Specialist in one of the Birmingham Disaster Loan Center and is responsible for performing servicing, purchase, or liquidation activities.
QualificationsGS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: performing servicing, purchasing, and/or liquidation of consumer and commercial loans; and analyzing and identifying financial management problems and recommending appropriate action; and gathers and reviews borrowers data (i.e., loan balances, liens, collateral, assets) to determine potential recovery efforts; and negotiates compromises in situations where settlement for less than the amount due is in the best interest of the government. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. There is no education substitution for this grade level. If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Loan Specialist Series - 1165 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; religious; 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, including volunteer experience. Generally, time in Non-Pay status as a federal employee is not creditable towards the specialized experience requirement listed above. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 05/29/2026.
Major DutiesAs a Loan Specialist (Commercial) at theGS-1165-12, some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs a variety of tasks for servicing, purchasing and liquidating loans. Reviews assigned loan file to become acquainted with the characteristic requirements, collateral, and terms of the loan. Gathers and reviews facts and data relating to the loan balance, lien situations, collateral, interest of other creditors, and any assets of the borrower which may provide recovery to the Agency. Contacts lenders/Certified Development Companies (CDC's) to discuss the business, the loan situation and explore all available alternatives. Gathers information from borrowers, major creditors, and legal representatives to make recommendations to maximize recovery to the Agency and minimize loss to the obligor(s). Analyzes potential "work-outs" in common situations and develops recommendations for standard plans for repayment of the debt through restructured amortization, extended maturities, etc.