Supervisory Loan Specialist (General)

Directly supervises specialists and technicians assigned to the Area Office. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Supervises loan, grant, and guarantee programs throughout the jurisdictional area. Provides professional advice and credit, financial and management guidance to rural communities and RD customers as appropriate. Participates in the development of the State Strategic plan by researching opportunities and challenges specific to the geographic, social and political factors in the area of jurisdiction. Provides leadership in implementing the community development principles of the RD mission area. Leads efforts to coordinate RD programs at the local level and to ensure there is a cohesive system of service delivery to rural America.