County Program Analyst
About The Position
This is a County Program Analyst position located in the Marion County FSA Office in Hamilton, Alabama. The position carries out office activities and functions related to one or more county-administered program areas. It interprets and explains procedures, program regulations, and forms to producers and agency personnel; uses web-based software to maintain producer data and process automated forms; and applies initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned work and resolve problems. The position is covered by Title 7 authorities and is a non-federal, non-civil-service position. Depending on qualifications, applicants may be eligible to start at the CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 level. A one-year probationary period is required unless previously served. Relocation expenses are not authorized, and veterans' preference does not apply.
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 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 complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
- Must receive federal payments by direct deposit.
- Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
- Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
- Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old if a high school graduate.
- Applicants must meet the applicable qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
- For CO-05, qualify through four years of post-high-school education in an accredited business, secretarial, technical, junior college, college, or university program; a bachelor's degree; at least one year of qualifying general work experience; or a combination of education and experience.
- For CO-07, qualify through one full year of graduate education; a bachelor's degree meeting the stated Superior Academic Achievement criteria; one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-05 or GS-05; or a combination of education and experience. Superior Academic Achievement must be supported by an unofficial transcript during the initial application phase, with an official transcript required before entering on duty if selected.
- For CO-09, qualify through 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 specialized experience equivalent to CO-07 or GS-07, or a combination of education and experience.
- Specialized experience for CO-07 involves knowledge of basic fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving methods used to analyze, evaluate, and apply agricultural program requirements, as well as analytical and evaluative skills to assess agricultural program operations and recommend improvements.
- Specialized experience for CO-09 involves knowledge of agricultural program policies and practices to independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports, plus analytical and evaluative skills to assess agricultural program operations and recommend improvements.
- If qualifying based on education, submit transcripts showing courses, course numbers and departments, titles, credit hours, and grades. Foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Transcripts must be in English or accompanied by an English translation; official transcripts are required before entering on duty if selected.
Responsibilities
- Carry out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more county-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 use judgment to resolve problems encountered.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
