County Executive Director

Farm Service Agency • Clarinda, IA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This County Executive Director position is located in the Page County Farm Service Agency in Clarinda, Iowa. The position is employed by the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee(s) and is open only to current permanent CO or GS employees within Iowa. The Director oversees program and administrative operations for one or more counties, including USDA farm bill programs and policies, crop insurance operations under Risk Management Agency policies, and potentially delegated farm loan program assignments. The position also involves office and field work and management of subordinate staff. If the selectee is not a current County Executive Director or has not successfully completed the CEDT program, successful completion of the CEDT training program is required. This is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position.

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.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 if a high school graduate.
• Must satisfactorily complete background adjudication and/or fingerprint checks.
• Must provide a REAL ID, passport, U.S. Military card, or current PIV card for completion.
• Must receive federal payments by direct deposit.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must successfully complete a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period, if required.
• Financial disclosure using FSA-324 is required.
• Applicants must meet the specialized experience and/or education qualifications for the applicable CO grade level by the announcement closing date.
• For CO-07 qualification, applicants may have one year of graduate education, qualifying superior academic achievement with a bachelor's degree, one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-5 or GS-5, six months of experience as a CED or CEDT at CO-5, or a combination of qualifying education and experience.
• For CO-09 qualification, applicants may have a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-7 or GS-7, or a combination of qualifying education and experience.
• For CO-11 qualification, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-9 or GS-9, typically supervisory experience in or related to the position.
• For CO-12 qualification, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-11 or GS-11, typically supervisory experience in or related to the position.
• Specialized experience examples include recent experience in an FSA supervisory position, CEDT position, or Program Analyst in Charge/Program Technician in Charge position.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts; education completed at foreign institutions must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education standards.
• If selected, applicants qualifying based on education must provide official transcripts before entering on duty.
• Applicants must submit transcripts in English or with an English translation.
• Only current permanent CO or GS employees within Iowa may apply.
• More than 52 weeks of total experience acquired on one to three temporary promotions during the most recent five-year period is required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage program and administrative operations for one or more counties.
• Carry 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.
• Perform farm loan program assignments when authorized by delegated authorities.
• Perform office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives.
• Manage and direct the activities of subordinate staff.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees; eligibility depends on position type, including whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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