County Program Analyst/Trainee

Farm Service Agency • Breckenridge, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a County Program Analyst position in the Wilkin County FSA Office in Breckenridge, Minnesota. The role carries out office activities and functions related to one or more county-administered program areas. It involves explaining procedures, program regulations, and forms to producers and agency personnel; using web-based software to maintain producer data and process automated forms; and applying initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned work and resolve problems.

The position may be filled at the CO-04, CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 level, subject to the applicable education and experience qualifications. Applicants must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement's closing date. The position requires U.S. citizenship or national status, a satisfactory background investigation, and completion of a one-year probationary period unless previously served. Direct deposit and successful completion of E-Verify are required. Relocation expenses are not authorized. The position is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position; 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 satisfactorily complete a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must provide a REAL ID and/or passport, U.S. military card, or current PIV card for completion of the required process.
• Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED and be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old if a high school graduate.
• CO-04 qualification: two years of post-high-school education in an accredited institution in a qualifying field; or at least three months of qualifying general work experience; or a combination of qualifying education and experience.
• CO-05 qualification: four years of post-high-school education in an accredited institution in a qualifying field; or at least one year of qualifying general work experience; or a combination of qualifying education and experience.
• CO-07 qualification: one full year of graduate education; or qualifying superior academic achievement with a bachelor's degree; or one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-05 or GS-05; or a combination of qualifying education and experience.
• CO-09 qualification: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education; or one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-07 or GS-07; or a combination of qualifying education and experience.
• Qualifying general work experience must support projects, programs, or assignments and demonstrate relevant knowledge of agricultural operations, agricultural management, governmental programs, or related office and customer-service functions, along with abilities in analysis, planning, organization, conflict resolution, and oral and written communication.
• Qualifying CO-07 specialized experience must demonstrate 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 for assessing program effectiveness and efficiency and recommending improvements.
• Qualifying CO-09 specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of agricultural program policies and practices to independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports, and apply analytical and evaluative techniques to assess program effectiveness and efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts showing course details and grades. Foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Transcripts must be in English or include 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.
• Use initiative and judgment to plan and carry out assigned tasks and resolve problems.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the type of position.

What This Job Offers

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