USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Associate FCA Examiner
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$38K/yr - $38K/yrThe Farm Credit Administration is seeking an Associate FCA Examiner Intern as part of its Pathways Program. This paid summer internship offers hands-on experience in evaluating financial institutions' operations, management, and compliance with federal regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Learn about the Farm Credit System institutions and the Farm Credit Administration through a credit examination, a compliance review, and a group analytical project
Gain knowledge of the five credit factors (character, capital, capacity, collateral, and condition), their interrelationships and relative importance through formal training and on-the-job review of loan files
Learn effective verbal and written communication skills and practice active listening and reading comprehension by interacting with System personnel and agency staff
Expand their exposure to working professionally in a team environment
Learn time management skills and how to organize tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion of work products
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply)
Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
Employment will begin on or about May 17, 2026
You may be required to travel up to 20 nights (4 weeks) over the summer
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Driver's License prior to employment, due to frequent travel to remote locations
Must be able to work full-time during summer break
Must be at least 16 years of age
Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
Maintain your enrollment on at least a half-time basis at qualifying educational institution
Provide course registration information at the start of each school term and verification of academic status (transcript) at the end of each academic term
Meet and maintain the required GPA
Sign a Pathways Internship agreement that sets forth the expectations for the internship upon entry on duty
Have the ability to work a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) during your summer break from school
Be available for occasional weekday travel away from your duty location
Be enrolled as a student in an accredited 4-year college/university Bachelor's or Master's degree program on at least a half-time basis
Have substantially completed 3 academic years of progressive, higher level education, i.e., be a current college junior or higher
Provide proof that you have completed your third academic year of higher level education by submitting an official transcript at the end of your school's 2026 spring term
Have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.95 on a 4 point scale
Have a planned graduation date not earlier than August, 2026 and no later than June, 2027
Be in good academic standing (e.g., not on academic probation)
Your undergraduate or graduate-level education must be in one of the following major fields of study: Accounting, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Finance, Agricultural Economics, Animal/Dairy Science, Banking, Business Administration, Commercial or Banking Law, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Other areas of major study directly related to the position
You MUST submit copies of your transcript(s) that include: your name, the name of the educational institution, course titles, number of semester/quarter hours, cumulative GPA, grade(s) earned and degree(s) awarded
Educational institutions must be accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society
One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program
In addition to meeting the Student Status and Educational Requirements you qualify at the VH-32 (GS-5 equivalent) band level if you have completed 1) at least 2 full academic years of post-high school study or 2) an associate's degree
Benefits
Candidates selected for the Internship may elect to receive a one-time $2,000-$2,500 stipend (in addition to bi-weekly salary) at the beginning of the program. Certain stipulations apply.
In addition, selectees may be eligible for a $10,000 recruitment bonus upon conversion.
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