County Executive Director

Farm Service Agency • Clarinda, IA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a County Executive Director position located in the Page County Farm Service Agency office in Clarinda, Iowa. This position is only open to current permanent CO or GS employees within the state of Iowa. This position is employed by the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee(s). The role is responsible for directing and managing program and administrative operations for one or more counties. This includes carrying 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 position may also perform farm loan program assignments based on delegated authorities and conduct office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives. Additionally, the role involves managing and directing the activities of subordinate staff.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service Registered or Exempt.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or 17 years of age for high school graduates.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Requiring a REAL ID and/or Passport, U.S. Military card or current PIV card for completion.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Successful completion of one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period, if required.
• Financial Disclosure Required (FSA-324).

Nice To Haves

• Former (within the last 5 years) FSA supervisory/managerial CO or GS employees with a minimum of 52 weeks of specialized experience.
• Current Program Analyst, who: previously completed the CEDT program within the last 5 years and: requested to remain on the STC register for a 1-year extension exceeded the combined 2-year time limit for the STC register
• If the selectee is not a current CED or has not successfully completed the CEDT program, then successful completion of the CEDT training program per requirements in handbook 27-PM paragraphs 472P and 477 is required. This training may be included as part of your performance plan.
• Must have more than 52 weeks of total experience acquired on 1 to 3 temporary promotions during the most recent 5-year period.
• Examples of Specialized Experience would be experience in an FSA Supervisory position, CEDT position, or PA-in-Charge/PT-in-Charge position within the last 5 years for a total of at least 52 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Directing and managing program and administrative operations for one or more counties.
• Carrying out permanent and ad hoc farm bill programs and policies established by USDA.
• Carrying out crop insurance operations under policies established by the Risk Management Agency (RMA).
• Performing farm loan program assignments based on authorities delegated.
• Performing office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives.
• Managing and directing activities of subordinate staff.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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