County Executive Director Expanded

Farm Service Agency • Alamosa, CO

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This County Executive Director Expanded position is located in the Alamosa County Farm Service Agency Office in Alamosa, Colorado. 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 policies established by USDA, as well as crop insurance operations under policies established by the Risk Management Agency. The role provides basic Farm Service Agency farm loan program services and may perform additional farm loan program assignments based on delegated authorities. It also performs office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives and manages and directs subordinate staff.

This is a Title 7, non-federal, non-civil service position. A selectee who is not a current County Executive Director or has not successfully completed the CEDT program must successfully complete the CEDT training program. A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Financial disclosure is required.

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.
• Be 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.
• Enroll in direct deposit for federal payments.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Complete a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period if required.
• Submit the required financial disclosure form (FSA-324).
• Meet the qualification and eligibility requirements in Handbook 27-PM by the announcement closing date.
• CO-05 qualification pathways include four years of qualifying post-high-school education, at least one year of qualifying general work experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• CO-07 qualification pathways include one full 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 education and experience.
• CO-09 qualification pathways include a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, one year of qualifying experience equivalent to CO-7 or GS-7, one year of supervisory experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• CO-11 qualification: one year of experience equivalent to at least CO-9 or GS-9.
• CO-12 qualification: one year of experience equivalent to at least CO-11 or GS-11.
• Submit transcripts and any required evidence of foreign education accreditation when qualifying based on education; official transcripts are required before entering on duty if selected.
• If not a current CED and not a CEDT program graduate, successfully complete the CEDT training program under Handbook 27-PM paragraphs 472P and 477.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage program and administrative operations for one or more counties.
• Carry out permanent and ad hoc farm bill programs and USDA policies.
• Carry out crop insurance operations under Risk Management Agency policies.
• Provide basic Farm Service Agency farm loan program services.
• Perform additional farm loan program assignments when delegated authority permits.
• Perform office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives.
• Manage and direct the activities of subordinate staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees; eligibility depends on position type and 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