County Executive Director

Farm Service Agency • Columbia City, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This County Executive Director position is located in the Whitley County Farm Service Agency in Columbia City, Indiana, and is employed by the local Farm Service Agency committee(s). It is open only to current permanent CO or GS employees within the state of Indiana. The director manages program and administrative operations for one or more counties, carrying out USDA permanent and ad hoc farm bill programs and policies, along with crop insurance operations under Risk Management Agency policies. The position may include farm loan program assignments under delegated authority, office and field activities to accomplish program objectives, and management of subordinate staff.

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 a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• 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 the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Successful completion of a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period, if required.
• Financial disclosure using form FSA-324 is required.
• Applicants must be current permanent CO or GS employees within the state of Indiana.
• If the selectee is not a current CED or has not successfully completed the CEDT program, successful completion of the CEDT training program is required.
• Must have more than 52 weeks of total experience acquired on 1 to 3 temporary promotions during the most recent 5-year period.
• Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date and comply with Handbook 27-PM.
• For CO-09: qualify with a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to CO-7 or GS-7, or a combination of education and experience.
• CO-09 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 CO-11: one year of specialized supervisory experience equivalent to CO-9 or GS-9, typically in or related to the work of the position. Examples include FSA supervisory, CEDT, or Program Analyst in Charge/Program Technician in Charge experience within the last 5 years.
• For CO-12: one year of specialized supervisory experience equivalent to CO-11 or GS-11, typically in or related to the work of the position. Examples include FSA supervisory, CEDT, or Program Analyst in Charge/Program Technician in Charge experience within the last 5 years.
• If qualifying based on education, submit a college transcript showing course details, credit hours, and grades. Foreign education must be supported by evidence of appropriate accreditation and equivalency to U.S. education standards. Transcripts must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.

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.
• Perform farm loan program assignments as 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 federal employee benefits package is described as available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

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