Agricultural Program Specialist

Farm Service Agency • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

This position is with the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Nebraska State Office. The work location will be determined upon selection within Nebraska. The specialist administers and advises on agricultural programs, manages and directs assigned programs and related activities throughout the state, and provides administrative and technical supervision to subordinate support staff. The position serves as the expert advisor to the State Executive Director and State Committee on statewide programs within the functional area.

The position is advertised at the GS-12 and GS-13 levels. Applicants must meet the applicable basic requirements and specialized-experience requirements for the grade sought. The position is eligible for telework under agency policy. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Meet the GS-1145 basic requirement through qualifying undergraduate or graduate study in specified agricultural, economics, marketing, business, or related fields, or through qualifying specialized experience.
• For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including applying agricultural stabilization and FSA laws and regulations at the state level, understanding U.S. farming practices and farm-community economic needs, and maintaining relationships with agricultural organizations and others.
• For GS-13, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including directing, developing, reviewing, administering, and coordinating agricultural programs, with relevant knowledge of laws, regulations, state and federal agricultural trends, farming practices, and farm-community economic needs.
• If currently a federal GS employee applying for promotion, meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Successfully pass an employment verification check through E-Verify.
• Pass a background investigation and/or fingerprint check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; selection includes a National Agency Check and Inquiry and a credit report.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Submit Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form OGE-450 within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Have federal payments made by direct deposit.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.

Responsibilities

• Administer and advise on agricultural programs.
• Manage and direct the administration of assigned programs and related activities throughout Nebraska.
• Provide administrative and technical supervision to subordinate support personnel.
• Serve as the expert advisor to the State Executive Director and State Committee on statewide programs within the functional area.
• Apply agricultural laws, regulations, and national policies to programs at the state level.
• Maintain effective relationships with public and private organizations, farmers’ associations, and others, and interpret agricultural regulations, programs, and policies affecting them.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Telework eligibility under agency policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed