Community Programs Manager

There are two (2) Community Program Manager positions which report to the Deputy Administrator for Community Facilities. One with the Guaranteed and Loan Processing and Servicing Division and one with Direct Loan/Grant Processing Division for Community Facilities in the Rural Housing Service (RHS). The Division is responsible for processing and servicing Community Facilities guaranteed and direct loans and grants and the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Grants.

Responsible for administering the program, formulating policy, distributing funds and processing and servicing Community Facilities loans and grants.

Conduct and maintain high level effective working relationships with community and public interest groups, professional associations and other Federal agencies.

Provide directions, guidance and advice to field officials and their staff regarding program administration

Communicate program objectives, policies and authorities to the public, industry professionals, senior level leadership and Congressional offices.

You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period..