County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency • White River Junction, VT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This County Program Analyst position is located in the Windsor County FSA Office in White River Junction, Vermont. The role carries out county-office activities related to one or more administered program areas; explains procedures, program regulations, and forms to producers and agency personnel; and uses web-based software applications 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 requires U.S. citizenship or national status, compliance with applicable Selective Service requirements, and successful completion of background and employment verification checks. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or 17 if a high school graduate, and have a high school diploma or GED. A one-year probationary period may apply unless previously served. Federal payments are made by direct deposit.

Qualification may support entry at the CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 level through specified combinations of education and experience. Requirements include relevant postsecondary education or experience in agricultural operations, agricultural programs, analytical work, program operations, office functions, and customer service, depending on the entry level sought. Applicants qualifying through education must provide transcripts as instructed; foreign education must meet U.S. equivalency standards.

This is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Veterans’ preference does not apply. The announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. A federal benefits package is available, with eligibility depending on position type; applicants should contact the hiring agency for specific benefits information.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Successfully complete applicable background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Provide qualifying 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.
• Use 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.
• For CO-05 qualification, meet one of the listed routes: four years of post-high-school education in an eligible accredited institution; at least one year of qualifying general work experience; or a combination of qualifying education and experience.
• For CO-07 qualification, meet one of the listed routes: 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 qualifying education and experience.
• For CO-09 qualification, meet one of the listed routes: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 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 qualifying education and experience.
• Specialized experience for CO-07 includes knowledge of fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving as applied to agricultural program requirements, and analytical and evaluative skills for assessing agricultural program operations and recommending improvements.
• Specialized experience for CO-09 includes knowledge of agricultural program policies and practices to independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports, plus analytical and evaluative skills for assessing operations and recommending improvements.
• Applicants qualifying through education must submit transcripts as instructed. Foreign education must be appropriately accredited as equivalent to U.S. education standards, and transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out office activities and functions related 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.
• Plan and carry out assigned tasks and resolve problems using initiative and judgment.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on the type of position, 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