County Executive Director

Farm Service Agency • Boydton, VA

11h

About The Position

The County Executive Director (CED) 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 (RMA). The CED may also perform farm loan program assignments under delegated authority, conduct office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives, and manage and direct subordinate staff. The position is employed by the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee(s) and is open only to current permanent CO or GS employees nationwide.

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. The role may start at the CO-09, CO-11, or CO-12 level depending on the applicant's qualifications. 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 12/31/1959 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 years old if a high school graduate.
• Must receive satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must provide a REAL ID, passport, U.S. Military card, or current PIV card for completion.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Successful completion of a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period, if required.
• Financial disclosure is required (FSA-324).
• Must meet qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date, including applicable specialized experience and/or education requirements.
• For CO-09: qualify through a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least CO-7 or GS-7; or a combination of qualifying education and experience. Specialized experience includes independently examining agricultural program applications, supporting documents, and reports, and applying analytical and evaluative techniques to assess agricultural program operations and recommend improvements.
• For CO-11: one year of specialized supervisory experience equivalent to at least CO-9 or GS-9, typically in or related to the work, such as an FSA supervisory position, CEDT position, or Program Analyst in Charge/Program Technician in Charge position within the last five years.
• For CO-12: one year of specialized supervisory experience equivalent to at least CO-11 or GS-11, typically in or related to the work, such as an FSA supervisory position, CEDT position, or Program Analyst in Charge/Program Technician in Charge position within the last five years.
• The announcement also identifies qualifying categories that may be considered, including certain out-of-state CEDTs who completed the CEDT Program, former FSA supervisory/managerial CO or GS employees with at least 52 weeks of specialized experience within the last five years, and specified current Program Analysts with prior CEDT or in-charge experience.
• Applicants relying on temporary promotions must have more than 52 weeks of total experience acquired on one to three temporary promotions during the most recent five-year period.
• If not a current CED and the CEDT program has not been successfully completed, successful completion of the CEDT training program under Handbook 27-PM paragraphs 472P and 477 is required.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must submit college transcripts. Foreign education must be appropriately accredited as equivalent to U.S. education standards; transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
• Only current permanent CO or GS employees nationwide may apply.

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 (RMA).
• Perform farm loan program assignments based on delegated authorities, as applicable.
• Perform office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives.
• Manage and direct the activities of subordinate staff.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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