County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency • Canon City, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a County Program Analyst position located in the Pueblo County FSA Office in Pueblo, Colorado. The position carries out county office activities related to one or more program areas administered by the office. It involves explaining procedures, program regulations, and forms to producers and agency personnel, and using web-based software to maintain producer data and process automated forms. The analyst uses initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned tasks and resolve problems.

The position is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. The announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and meet applicable age, Selective Service, background-check, and employment-verification conditions. A high school diploma or GED is required. Qualification pathways vary by starting grade (CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09) and include specified education, experience, or combinations thereof. Relocation expenses are not authorized. The agency notes that future promotion potential is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Successfully complete the required background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Provide an acceptable REAL ID, passport, U.S. military card, or current PIV card for completion of the process.
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
• Enroll in direct deposit for federal payments.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Be a high school graduate or have a GED and be at least 18 years old, or 17 if a high school graduate.
• Meet the applicable education and/or experience qualifications for the requested starting grade, including any required transcripts.
• CO-05 qualification options include four years of post-high-school education in a qualifying field, one year of qualifying general experience, or a combination.
• CO-07 qualification options include one year of graduate education, qualifying superior academic achievement, one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-05 or GS-05, or a combination.
• CO-09 qualification options include 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.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate the applicable knowledge of agricultural program principles, policies, analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving described for the relevant grade.
• Submit transcripts and, for foreign education, evidence of appropriate accreditation equivalency; transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

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.
• Use initiative and judgment to plan and carry out assigned tasks and resolve problems.
• For CO-07 and CO-09 specialized-experience pathways, analyze agricultural program operations and assist in recommending improvements.
• At the CO-09 specialized-experience level, independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports.

Benefits

• The posting states that 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED