County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency • Oberlin, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This County Program Analyst position is located in the Allen County FSA Office in Oberlin, Louisiana. The role supports one or more county-administered program areas by carrying out office activities, explaining program procedures and regulations, maintaining producer data, and processing automated forms. The analyst uses initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned work and resolve problems.

The position is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. Applicants may qualify to start at the CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 level through specified combinations of education and experience. A one-year probationary period applies unless previously served. Relocation expenses are not authorized. The announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

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 and/or passport, U.S. Military card, or current PIV card as required for completion.
• 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, and be at least 18 years old (or 17 if a high school graduate).
• Meet applicable qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date, in accordance with Handbook 27-PM.
• For CO-05 qualification, have four years of qualifying education above high school, at least one year of qualifying general work experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• For CO-07 qualification, have 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.
• For CO-09 qualification, have 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.
• Submit transcripts and other required education documentation when qualifying based on education; foreign education must be shown to meet U.S. equivalency standards, 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 encountered.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and 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