County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency • Caldwell, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This County Program Analyst position is located in the Canyon County Farm Service Agency Office in Caldwell, Idaho. The analyst carries out county office activities related to one or more administered program areas; explains procedures, program regulations, and forms to producers and agency personnel; uses web-based software to maintain producer data and process automated forms; and exercises initiative and judgment to plan and complete assignments and resolve problems.

Applicants must satisfy the applicable qualification path for the CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 level. Depending on the level, qualifications may be met through education, specialized or general experience, or a combination. The position is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. Relocation expenses are not authorized. The announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

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 receive 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 of the required process.
• Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must 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-05 qualification options include four years of post-high-school education in an accredited business, secretarial, technical, junior college, college, or university program; at least one year of general work experience supporting projects, programs, or assignments involving agricultural operations, agricultural management, government programs, or related office and customer service functions; or a combination of education and experience. Relevant experience must demonstrate abilities in analysis, gathering data, identifying solutions, planning and organizing work, resolving conflict, and oral and written communication.
• CO-07 qualification options include 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 of education and experience. Specialized experience concerns fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving related to agricultural program requirements, and analytical and evaluative work assessing program effectiveness and efficiency and recommending improvements.
• Applicants claiming Superior Academic Achievement must submit an unofficial transcript during the initial application phase and, if selected, an official transcript before entering on duty.
• CO-09 qualification options include 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 includes applying agricultural program policies and practices to independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports, and using analytical and evaluative techniques to assess program effectiveness and efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts with course details. Foreign education must be shown to meet U.S. education standards through appropriate accreditation evidence. Transcripts must be in English or include an English translation; official transcripts may be required before entering on duty if selected.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Carry out county office activities and functions for 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 with initiative and judgment, and resolve problems encountered.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described as available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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