What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGRICULTURAL LOAN ADMINISTRATOR - DOWNTOWN, OAHU position at State of Hawaiʻi?
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 24-0071- This position heads the Agricultural Loan Division for the Department of Agriculture.
Salary: $10,075.00 to $16,124.00 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:
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 .
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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: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
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.
Recruitment Number 24-0071- This position heads the Agricultural Loan Division for the Department of Agriculture.
Salary: $10,075.00 to $16,124.00 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Planning, organizing, and directing the work of others;
- Assigning and reviewing their work;
- Advising them on difficult problem areas;
- Timing and Scheduling their work;
- Training and developing new employees; and
- Disciplining them when necessary.
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: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
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.
Salary : $10,075 - $16,124
