Loan Closer/Processor 3

Job description
The Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Division of Investments is recruiting for a Loan Closer/Processor 3. This on-site position is in located in our Juneau Headquarters Office, in beautiful downtown Juneau, Alaska. This position is not eligible for telework.

What you will be doing:

You will work in our Documents section and serve as the lead loan closer that will assist the supervisor with managing all loan closing activities. This section is responsible for processing essential paperwork that is required to make commercial fishing loans, small business loans, and other various commercial loans.

Duties include closing complex loan transactions, assist the supervisor with ensuring the accuracy of all loan documentation, assigning work to staff, training staff, and preparing reports to management on a routine basis.

Our organization, mission and culture:
The Division of Investments administers and services several loan programs under the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development. These programs were primarily designed to promote economic development through direct state lending in industries and areas of the state that are not adequately serviced by the private sector.

The Investments team values a work-life balance, providing excellent customer service, learning from experience, technical competency and working together toward a shared set of goals. The team is a small, welcoming community of loan officers, collection officers, loan closers, accountants and technicians. We conduct the State's direct lending business with professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a spirit of continuous improvement.

Our dynamic team is seeking talented individuals like you to join us!

Taking this position will enable you to build a solid core of knowledge of lending statutes, regulations and policies, along with potential advancement within the division. This position provides an opportunity to build on your supervisory, customer service, and computer skills, as well as having frequent interaction with the public.

Above all, there is the great satisfaction of working with a team which directly impacts the economic well-being of Alaska.

The working environment you can expect:
As this is an on-site position and not eligible for telework, you will be working in our headquarters office located on the 9th floor of the State Office Building in beautiful downtown Juneau. You will enjoy a collaborative atmosphere in a fully resourced and modern office space, with splendid views of Mount Juneau and the Gastineau Channel.

The 9th floor, has a fully equipped and spacious break room, that you will have full access to, as well as easy access to various restaurants and coffee shops.

Our Investments team fosters a cooperative environment through staff empowerment, accountability, and professionalism.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position a candidate will need the following core competencies:
• Attention To Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Clerical: Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, and using and completing forms;
• Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations; and
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; and produces written information that is clear and in an organized manner.

Special Notice:
Utilize complex proprietary software for all loan programs administered. Utilization includes entering data and customer correspondence, reviewing and analyzing existing borrower information, managing timelines and workloads of staff and ensuring all entries are accurate.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or the equivalent
AND
Six months of experience performing journey level loan closing and processing duties with the Division of Investments. This is equivalent to a Loan Closer 2 with the State of Alaska.

OR
High School Diploma or the equivalent
AND
One year of experience performing journey level loan closing duties.

Or Substitution:
A Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, public administration or closely related field may substitute for the required experience.

Special Note:
High School equivalent includes G.E.D. or completion of any basic adult education course of 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week), or six months of work experience performing duties related to document processing or twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to office or clerical support or highest grade of school completed plus amount of work experience which totals 12 years.

Additional Required Information

At time of application applicant(s) are requested to submit:
• A professional cover letter per the instructions below.

At time of interview applicant(s) are requested to submit:
• Copies of your three (3) most recent performance evaluations; if no evaluations are available, three (3) professional letters of reference can be substituted.
• List of three (3) professional references that have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers.

Cover Letter Instructions:
Your cover letter should highlight the following:
• Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling and punctuation;
• Highlight your experience, knowledge and skills in relation to the core competencies listed for this recruitment, including the number of years of experience;
• Explanation of how your experience makes you the best candidate for the position.
• Describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Your cover letter will be considered a writing sample and will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Name: Ryan D. Hicks, Documents Supervisor
Phone: (907) 465-2510
Fax: (907) 465-2103
Email: ryan.hicks@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
• AVTEC
• Confidential
• Correctional Officers
• Marine Engineers
• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• Supervisory
• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
• Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits
• Group-based insurance premiums for
• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same *** partner, and dependents)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits
• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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