County Program Analyst/Trainee

Farm Service Agency • Panguitch, UT

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About The Position

The County Program Analyst/Trainee carries out county office activities and functions related to one or more program areas administered in the county. The position explains procedures, program regulations, and forms to producers and other agency personnel; uses web-based software applications to maintain producer data and process automated forms; and applies initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned tasks and resolve problems.

Hiring may be at CO-03, CO-04, CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09, depending on education and experience. The position is a Title 7, non-federal, non-civil-service role. One or more vacancies may be filled. Relocation expenses are not authorized.

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 pass applicable background investigation and/or fingerprint check and successfully complete E-Verify employment verification.
• Must provide a REAL ID, passport, U.S. military card, or current PIV card as required for completion.
• Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED and be at least 18 years old, or 17 if a high school graduate.
• CO-03 qualification: high school diploma or GED.
• CO-04 qualification: two years of post-high-school education in an accredited institution, an associate degree, at least three months of qualifying general work experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• CO-05 qualification: four years of post-high-school education or a bachelor's degree, at least one year of qualifying general work experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• CO-07 qualification: one full year of graduate education; qualifying superior academic achievement with a bachelor's degree; one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-05 or GS-05; or a combination of education and experience.
• CO-09 qualification: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-07 or GS-07, or a combination of education and experience.
• Qualifying work experience may involve agricultural operations, agricultural management, government programs, or related office and customer-service functions, and demonstrate abilities in analysis, planning, conflict resolution, and oral and written communication.
• Education-based applicants must provide transcripts meeting the stated documentation requirements; foreign education must be shown to meet U.S. equivalency standards, and transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
• Applicants must meet qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Carry out county office activities and functions for one or more administered program areas.
• Interpret and explain procedures, program regulations, and forms to producers and other agency personnel.
• Use web-based software applications to maintain producer data and process automated forms.
• Plan and carry out assigned tasks and resolve problems using initiative and judgment.
• At higher qualification levels, apply fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving techniques to agricultural program requirements and help assess program effectiveness and efficiency and recommend improvements.
• At the CO-09 qualification level, independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is described as available to federal employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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