County Executive Director

Farm Service Agency • Duncan, OK

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The County Executive Director directs and manages program and administrative operations for one or more counties. The position carries out permanent and ad hoc Farm Bill programs and policies established by USDA, as well as crop insurance operations under policies established by the Risk Management Agency. It may include farm loan program assignments under delegated authorities. The Director performs office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives and manages and directs subordinate staff. The position is located in the Stephens County Farm Service Agency in Duncan, Oklahoma, and is employed by the local Farm Service Agency committee(s). It is open only to current permanent CO or GS employees nationwide.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years old, or 17 years old if a high school graduate.
• Must successfully complete required background adjudication and/or fingerprint check.
• Must provide a REAL ID, passport, U.S. military card, or current PIV card for completion.
• Must participate in direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Successful completion of a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period, if required.
• Financial disclosure form FSA-324 is required.
• Applicants must meet the applicable qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
• For the CO-09 level, qualify through a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward such a degree, one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-7 or GS-7, or a combination of qualifying education and experience. Specialized experience includes knowledge of agricultural program policies and practices to independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports, and experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to assess agricultural program operations and recommend improvements.
• For the CO-11 level, one year of specialized supervisory experience equivalent to CO-9 or GS-9 is required. Relevant examples include FSA supervisory, CEDT, or Program Analyst in Charge/Program Technician in Charge experience within the last five years.
• For the CO-12 level, one year of specialized supervisory experience equivalent to CO-11 or GS-11 is required. Relevant examples include FSA supervisory, CEDT, or Program Analyst in Charge/Program Technician in Charge experience within the last five years.
• Applicants must have more than 52 weeks of total experience acquired on one to three temporary promotions during the most recent five-year period, as stated in the announcement.
• The announcement identifies additional eligible candidates, including out-of-state CEDTs who completed the CEDT Program; certain former FSA supervisory/managerial CO or GS employees with at least 52 weeks of specialized experience; and qualifying current Program Analysts who meet the specified CEDT-program and register or in-charge experience conditions.
• If the selectee is not a current CED and has not successfully completed the CEDT program, successful completion of the CEDT training program under Handbook 27-PM paragraphs 472P and 477 is required; the training may be included in the performance plan.
• If qualifying based on education, applicants must provide college transcripts. Foreign education must be documented as appropriately accredited and equivalent to U.S. education standards. Transcripts must be in English or accompanied by an English translation; official transcripts are required before entering on duty if selected.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage program and administrative operations for one or more counties.
• Carry out permanent and ad hoc Farm Bill programs and USDA policies, and crop insurance operations under Risk Management Agency policies.
• Perform farm loan program assignments when delegated the relevant authorities.
• Perform office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives.
• Manage and direct activities of subordinate staff.

Benefits

• The posting describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED