County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency • Spindale, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This County Program Analyst position is located in the Rutherford County FSA Office in Spindale, North Carolina. 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 agency personnel; using web-based applications to maintain producer data and process automated forms; and applying initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned tasks and resolve problems.

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 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.
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
• Use 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 applicable qualification requirements in Handbook 27-PM by the announcement closing date.
• For the CO-05 level, qualify through four years of post-high-school education in an accredited institution in a qualifying field, at least one year of qualifying general work experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• For the CO-07 level, qualify through one full year of graduate education, qualifying superior academic achievement with a bachelor's degree, one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-5 or GS-5, or a combination of education and experience.
• For the CO-09 level, qualify through 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-7 or GS-7, or a combination of education and experience.
• Submit transcripts and any required evidence of foreign education accreditation if qualifying based on education; transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more program areas administered in the county.
• 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

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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