County Program Analyst/Trainee

Farm Service Agency•Ashland, KS

About The Position

County Program Analyst position(s) carry out county office activities and functions for one or more program areas administered in the county. The role 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 exercising initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned tasks and resolve problems. The position may be filled at CO-03, CO-04, CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 depending on the applicant’s education and experience. This is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. One or more vacancies may be filled. Relocation expenses are not authorized. A comprehensive federal benefits package is described, with specific eligibility dependent on the position and employment status.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Pass satisfactory background adjudication and/or fingerprint check.
Provide acceptable identification, such as a REAL ID, passport, U.S. military card, or current PIV card, as required for completion.
Successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
Enroll in direct deposit for federal payments.
Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Be a high school graduate or have a GED.
Be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old if a high school graduate.
Meet the education and/or experience qualifications for the applicable entry grade: CO-03 requires high school graduation or GED; CO-04 requires two years of post-high-school education, at least three months of qualifying general experience, or a combination; CO-05 requires four years of post-high-school education, at least one year of qualifying general experience, or a combination; CO-07 requires 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 requires 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.
For qualifying education, submit transcripts that detail courses, credit hours, and grades; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education. Transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted initially, but official transcripts are required before entry on duty if selected.
For CO-04 and CO-05 qualifying general experience, experience must support projects, programs, or assignments and provide relevant knowledge of agricultural operations or management, governmental programs, or related office and customer service functions, with abilities to analyze problems, gather relevant data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work, resolve conflict, and communicate orally and in writing.
For CO-07 and CO-09 qualifying specialized experience, experience must demonstrate knowledge of agricultural program principles, requirements, policies, or practices and analytical and evaluative skills used to assess program operations and recommend improvements. CO-09 experience also includes independently examining applications, supporting documents, and program reports.

Responsibilities

Carry out county office activities and functions related to 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 use initiative and judgment to resolve problems.