County Program Analyst/Trainee

Farm Service Agency • Tremonton, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This County Program Analyst position is located in the Box Elder County FSA Office in Tremonton, Utah. 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 other 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 different CO grade levels depending on the applicant’s education and experience. It is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. Relocation expenses are not authorized, and the announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. A successful applicant is subject to a background investigation and/or fingerprint check, must pass E-Verify, and must complete a probationary period unless previously served. Federal payments are made by direct deposit.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, meet applicable Selective Service requirements, and be at least 18 years old (or 17 if a high school graduate). A high school diploma or GED is required. The posting describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package but directs applicants to contact the hiring agency for details on benefits specific to the position.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Provide a REAL ID, passport, U.S. military card, or current PIV card for completion of requirements.
• 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.
• 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 CO grade level, as specified in the announcement.
• If qualifying based on education, submit transcripts documenting the relevant coursework; foreign education must be shown to meet U.S. education standards, and transcripts must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.
• For CO-03: high school diploma or GED.
• For CO-04: two years of education above high school in a qualifying accredited institution, an associate degree, at least three months of qualifying general work experience, or a combination.
• For CO-05: four years of education above high school in a qualifying accredited institution, a bachelor’s degree, at least one year of qualifying general work experience, or a combination.
• For CO-07: 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.
• For CO-09: 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.
• Qualifying general experience must support knowledge of agricultural operations, agricultural management, governmental programs, or related office and customer-service functions, and demonstrate problem analysis, data gathering, planning and organizing, conflict resolution, and oral and written communication.
• Specialized experience for CO-07 must demonstrate knowledge of basic fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving methods applied to agricultural program requirements, and analytical and evaluative skills for assessing program operations and recommending improvements.
• Specialized experience for CO-09 must demonstrate knowledge of agricultural program policies and practices to independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports, as well as analytical and evaluative skills for assessing operations and recommending improvements.

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 encountered.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; position-specific eligibility and benefits depend on employment status, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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