Attorney Advisor (Gen) Job in Location Negotiable After Selection

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

As an Attorney Advisor (Gen) at the GS-0905-9/11, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Research and provide interpretation of the disaster loan program's laws, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures to provide guidance and support to program managers and loan officers.
• Review draft loan authorizations for all loans, as required, and for cases involving non-routine conditions, facts or other circumstances.
• Ensure loan application compliance with legal requirements, eligibility, capacity, and authority of the borrowers to incur debt, validity of proposed pledge of collateral etc.
• Use computer based systems to identify if all needed loan closing documents are received and to provide necessary instructions for proper creation of documents by others.
• Address inquiries and concerns of borrowers and their authorized representatives regarding legal issues and requirements of closing and legal basis of various terms, conditions and collateral requirements

• This position is telework eligible as determined by agency policy. Employees' primary residence will be their ONLY duty station and work location.
• Employee's residing within commuting distance of the PDC - Fort Worth, TX may be required to physically report to the PDC two days per pay period or more often as determined by Department Management.
• This is a temporary appointment in the Excepted service with a Full-Time work schedule.
• By applying for this position with SBA's Office of Capital Access, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.
• This job announcement may close at any given time if the hiring needs of the department have been met. However, additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Current and active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the US, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and eligible to practice law.
• Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required while on assignment (up to seven days a week and ten to fourteen hours a day).
• This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Favorable background investigation is required.
• Favorable background investigation and credit check are required.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/15/2024 to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.

Next steps

SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.

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