County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency • Mount Olive, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This County Program Analyst position is located in the Morris County FSA Office in Mt Olive, New Jersey. The analyst carries out office activities and functions related to one or more county-administered program areas. The role 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 using initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned tasks and resolve problems.

The position requires U.S. citizenship or national status, applicable Selective Service registration, satisfactory completion of required background checks, and successful completion of E-Verify. A high school diploma or GED and the minimum age requirement are also specified. Applicants may qualify for entry at CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 through qualifying education, experience, or a combination, as detailed in the announcement. This 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.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must present a REAL ID and/or passport, U.S. Military card, or current PIV card as required for completion.
• Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
• Must enroll in 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.
• To qualify at CO-05, must meet one of the stated education, general work experience, or combined education and experience pathways. The experience pathway requires relevant support experience and abilities in analysis, planning and organizing work, conflict resolution, and oral and written communication.
• To qualify at CO-07, must meet one of the stated pathways: one year of graduate education; 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.
• To qualify at CO-09, must meet one of the stated pathways: a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 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 of education and experience.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts with the application; foreign education must have evidence of appropriate accreditation and equivalency, and transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

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

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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