County Executive Director Expanded

Farm Service Agency • Ephraim, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This County Executive Director Expanded position is located in the Sanpete County Farm Service Agency Office in Ephraim, Utah. The vacancy is advertised with an expanded area of consideration under 27-PM, paragraph 472E.

The position directs and manages program and administrative operations for one or more counties. It carries out permanent and ad hoc farm bill programs and USDA policies, as well as crop insurance operations under policies established by the Risk Management Agency. The position provides basic FSA farm loan program services and may perform additional farm loan program assignments based on delegated authorities. It performs office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives and manages and directs subordinate staff.

Candidates must meet the applicable qualifications for the CO-05, CO-07, CO-09, CO-11, or CO-12 level. If the selectee is not a current County Executive Director or has not successfully completed the CEDT program, completion of CEDT training is required. This is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. Relocation expenses are not authorized. The agency may use the announcement to fill one or more vacancies.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years old, or 17 years old if a high school graduate.
• Pass satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Use direct deposit for federal payments and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Complete a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period if required.
• Submit required financial disclosure (FSA-324).
• Meet the applicable education and/or experience qualifications for the CO-05, CO-07, CO-09, CO-11, or CO-12 level, as specified in the announcement.
• If qualifying based on education, submit transcripts with the application; foreign education must be documented as appropriately accredited and equivalent to U.S. education standards.
• If not a current CED or a graduate of the CEDT program, successfully complete CEDT training as required by Handbook 27-PM.

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.
• Carry out crop insurance operations under policies established by the Risk Management Agency.
• Provide basic FSA farm loan program services and, when assigned, additional farm loan program work under delegated authorities.
• Perform office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives.
• Manage and direct activities of subordinate staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package; employees and their families may have access to a range of benefits. 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