AGRICULTURAL LOAN ADMINISTRATOR - DOWNTOWN, OAHU Hawaii
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| Job Ref: | 418153456 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | State of Hawaii |
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| Job Type: | Full Time |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Hawaii |
| Zip Code: | 96813-2437 |
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Salary: See Position Description Location : Island of Oahu Job Type: Various Job Number: 24-0071 Department: Agriculture Opening Date: 02/24/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0071- This position heads the Agricultural Loan Division for the Department of Agriculture. Salary: $9,726.00 to $15,565.00 per month (EM-07, Minimum to Maximum) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website. Duties Summary This position heads the Agricultural Loan Division for the Department of Agriculture. The Agricultural Loan Administrator's basic responsibility is to plan, execute and administer the program of the Agricultural Loan Division. The Administrator must promote and plan for the expansion of the loan base through participation loans as well as legislative appropriations. In providing this leadership and direction, the Administrator must keep abreast of current local, national, and international agricultural conditions and trends. The purpose, ultimately, is to promote and encourage agricultural credit investment in Hawaii's companies, through cooperation with commercial banks, Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism and other state agencies, American AgCredit, Farm Services Agency and other agencies under the control of the United States Department of Agriculture. Under the direction of the Chairperson, Board of Agriculture, the position serves as Chief Agricultural Loan Officer for the State of Hawaii and directs the activities of the Agricultural Loan Division. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Education: A bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Agricultural Economics from an accredited four year college or university. Specialized Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in commercial lending and agricultural or farm financing programs as follows: 1) Commercial Lending: Minimum of two (2) years of experience which demonstrated possession of knowledge and abilities required to analyze the credit position of businesses; evaluate the collateral offered for security for loans considering earned and potential income;, the skill and integrity of management, the financial stability of the business, the relation of inventories to market values and related factors; make appropriate modifications or adjustments of terms to ensure repayment of delinquent or potentially delinquent loans; determine appropriate action relative to the acquisition, management, sale or liquidation of real estate, equipment or other collateral to provide satisfactory settlement of defaulted loans; provide guidance and advice to borrowers as to sound financing policies and wise use of credit; and conduct analyses of business to provide advice regarding all aspects of planning, marketing, financial control, management control, production, operations organization, inventory management and personnel administration. AND 2) Agricultural Financing or Farm Business Management Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of responsible work experience which involved the analysis of applications for agricultural loans conducting the analysis and evaluation of financial and credit risk factors in determining eligibility for an agricultural loan on behalf of a lender or experience which involved the application of agricultural concepts, principles and practices involved in farm management and operations. Supervisory Work Experience: One (1) year of work experience supervising others performing work as described under the Specialized Experience Requirement above. Such experience must have demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter area, and included: (1) Planning, organizing, and directing the work of others; (2) Assigning and reviewing their work; (3) Advising them on difficult problem areas; (4) Timing and Scheduling their work; (5) Training and developing new employees; and (6) Disciplining them when necessary. Managerial Work Experience: One (1) year of professional experience which involved responsibility for identifying program goals and objectives and evaluating their attainment; identifying resource needs (manpower, materials, equipment); planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities to attain program objectives within time, resource and budgetary limitation; developing procedures; and actively participating in policy determination, budget formulation and execution. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, including prerequisite knowledges and abilities required, please CLICK HERE. 17349:120122:35:CLA Other Information The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Other Leaves Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights. Health Insurance The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options. Group Life Insurance The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees. Retirement Plan The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov. Premium Conversion Plan Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis. Transportation Benefits Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions. Deferred Compensation The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available. Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program. Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account. Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees. Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state. Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations. Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining. The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii. CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13 01 RESUME BASED SQ #1: APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. Please read the following information carefully. A. At a minimum, applicants must submit a cover letter, detailed resume, list of recent professional reference, as well as responses to the required Supplemental Question(s). DHRD and the hiring agency will use the information provided by the applicant to determine whether he/she meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and/or the final score as applicable. Failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in the application being delayed, rejected, or a lower score. B. The resume must include each employer's name, complete employment dates (from/to, month/year), your job title and a detailed description of your job duties with the employer as they directly address each of the Requirements. C. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at a regionally accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. D. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, volunteer or internship experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification from the employer. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked per week, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. E. Applicants must meet all Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs), as of the date of application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. F. Any information you submit may be verified. G. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide complete and accurate information which will clearly substantiate whether he/she meets the MQRs. H. Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility so as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position being sought. I. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached (recommended) to your application or submitted to our office via email, fax, or USPS as soon as possible. Please call our office at (808) 587 0936 for USPS or emailing addresses. J. The applicant hereby certifies that the information provided to DHRD and the hiring agency is complete, accurate, and true to the best of his/her knowledge. Any misstatement of fact provided during the application or selection process may result in corrective action, including termination from service.
02 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete Information and Details). The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the online job announcement.
03 EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting one of the following choices. (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more detailed information.) In order to receive credit for your academic training, you must submit a legible copy of your official transcripts by electronically attaching it to your online application. Note: If you do not have a Bachelor's degree and are using excess specialized, administrative, professional or analytical work experience as a substitution, you must clearly describe this experience in your resume and/or application. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to have provide you knowledges and skills comparable to those gained via completion of a baccalaureate program as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
04 If you indicated in the question above that you possess excess specialized, administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, abilities and skills fully equivalent to those normally acquired in four years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree, Please provide the following information, otherwise, indicate "N/A": A. Name of employer, employment dates (to/from, month/year), number of hours worked per week, and your job title. B. Description of this employer; its primary function or goals; the kinds of products or services it provided; and the clientele it served. C. What department or section did you work in? D. What was the primary function of your position and what were your major duties and responsibilities? Be very specific. D. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing your duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make? E. What was the official job title of your supervisor? Describe in detail how your duties and authority differed from your supervisor. 05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (PART ONE: COMMERCIAL LENDING EXPERIENCE): Do you possess at least two (2) years of progressively responsible Commercial Lending work experience as described in the minimum Qualification Requirements?Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected. By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the Specialized Experience Requirement.
06 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (COMMERCIAL LENDING EXPERIENCE): If answered "No" to the Specialized Experience (Part One), question above, please indicate "n/a" below. If you answered "Yes" to the Specialized Experience (Part One), question above, Please address the questions below.A. Employer's name, your official job title, complete dates of employment (START & END, MONTH & YEAR), and the average number of hours spent collectively on the duties described below. B. Describe this company. What were its major departments? What kinds of services did it offer? To whom (describe clients)? C. In which department did you work? How many and what kinds of staff did it employ (give number and job titles)? D. What was the primary focus of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? E. Describe your professional work experience, if any, in each of the following areas. Describe in detail the specific tasks you performed, the steps you took and responsibilities you held. Give relevant examples. If no experience, so indicate: 1) Analyzing the credit position of businesses; 2) Evaluating the collateral offered for security for loans. What terms/considerations did you make in making this evaluation?; 3)Making modifications or adjustments to loans. In what instances did you make modifications, for what purpose, and what considerations and factors were taken into account when modifying loans?; 4) Settlement of defaulted loans; What steps were taken to provide satisfactory settlement of defaulted loans? What considerations and evaluations were made?; 5) Providing guidance and advice to borrowers as to sound financing policies and the wise use of credit? 6)Conducting analyses of business to provide advice regarding all aspects of planning, marketing, financial control, management control, production, operations organization, inventory management and personnel administration. F. How often did you perform such duties, e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, etc. G. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your direct supervisor? What was your supervisor's job title and overall duties and responsibilities, briefly describe. 07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (PART TWO: AGRICULTURAL FINANCING OR FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE): Do you possess at least two (2) years of progressively responsible Agricultural Financing OR Farm Business Management Experience: as described in the minimum Qualification Requirements?Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected. By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the Specialized Experience Requirement. Please select the answer that best represents your experience:
08 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (AGRICULTURAL FINANCING OR FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE): If answered "No" to the Specialized Experience (Part Two), question above, please indicate "n/a" below. If you answered "Yes" to the Specialized Experience (Part Two), question above, Please address the following questions.A. Employer's name, your official job title, complete dates of employment (START & END, MONTH & YEAR), and the average number of hours spent collectively on the duties described below. B. Describe this company. What were its major departments? What kinds of services did it offer? To whom (describe clients)? C. In which department did you work? How many and what kinds of staff did it employ (give number and job titles)? D. What was the primary focus of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? E. Describe your professional work experience, if any, in each of the following areas. Describe in detail the specific tasks you performed, the steps you took and responsibilities you held. Give relevant examples. If no experience, so indicate: 1) Agricultural Financing Experience as it involved: (a) The analysis of applications for agricultural loans; (b) conducting the analysis and evaluation of financial and credit risk factors in determining eligibility for an agricultural loan on behalf of a lender; OR 2) Farm Business Management Experience as it involved (a)The application of agricultural concepts, principles and practices involved in farm management and operations. F. How often did you perform such duties, e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, etc. G. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your direct supervisor? What was your supervisor's job title and overall duties and responsibilities, briefly describe. 09 SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess One (1) year of work experience supervising others performing Commercial Lending and/or Agricultural or Farm Financing work as described under the Specialized Experience Section of the Minimum Qualification Requirements?Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected. By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the this Requirement.
10 SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE (Continued) If you If you do not possess Supervisory Experience, please indicate "n/a" below. If you possess Supervisory Experience, please address the questions below. For each employer and/or position in which you would like us to consider, include the following information: A. Name of employer your official job title, employment dates and average number of hours worked. B. A brief description of your employer, including the type of agency and clientele served. C. The number of and job titles of each of the positions in which you supervised and a description of each positions duties and responsibilities. Were these positions responsible for Commercial Lending Activities or Agricultural Financing or Farm Business Management? Explain. D. A description of your supervisory duties as it involved the following. Be specific and give examples: (1) Planning, organizing, and directing the work of others; (2) Assigning and reviewing their work; (3) Advising them on difficult problem areas; (4) Timing and Scheduling their work; (5) Training and developing new employees; and (6) Disciplining them when necessary. E. What was the job title of your supervisor/manager? What was his/her job duties and responsibilities and how did your position, duties and responsibilities differ from that of your supervisor/manager? 11 MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess One (1) year of professional experience which involved responsibility for identifying program goals and objectives and evaluating their attainment; identifying resource needs (manpower, materials, equipment); planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities to attain program objectives within time, resource and budgetary limitation; developing procedures; and actively participating in policy determination, budget formulation and execution?Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected. By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the this Requirement.
12 MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE (Continued) If you If you answered that you do not possess Managerial Experience, please indicate "n/a" below. If you indicated that you possess Managerial Experience, please address the questions below. For each employer and/or position in which you would like us to consider, include the following information: A. Name of employer your official job title, employment dates and average number of hours worked. B. A brief description of your employer, including the type of agency and clientele served. C. The number of and job titles of each of the positions in which you Managed and a description of each positions duties and responsibilities. D. A description of your Managerial duties as it involved the following. Be specific and give examples: (1) Identifying program goals and objectives and evaluating their attainment; (2) identifying resource needs (manpower, materials, equipment, etc.); (3) Planning, Organizing and Coordinating program activities to attain program objectives within time, resource and budgetary limitation; (4) Developing procedures and actively participating in policy determination; and (5) Active participation in budget formulation and execution. E. What was the job title of your Administrator/CEO etc.? What was his/her job duties and responsibilities and how did your position, duties and responsibilities differ from that of your Administrator/CEO, etc.? 13 SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED Do you possess a Master's degree in FINANCE or a related field from an accredited college or university? In order to receive credit for your academic training, you must submit a legible copy of your official transcripts by electronically attaching it to your online application. The allowable substitution may only be a partial credit for only some of the experience requirement(s). Please read the Minimum Qualification Requirements provided in the link found in the job announcement for more information.
14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Do you have any other information related to this position that you would like us to consider? If no, so state. If yes, provide the information in the space below or if you need additional space, submit a hard copy paper addendum to our office identified by the job title and recruitment number. Required Question | |
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