County Program Analyst/Trainee

Farm Service Agency • Westmoreland, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a County Program Analyst position in the Pottawatomie County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office in Westmoreland, Kansas. The position 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 to maintain producer data and process automated forms. The employee uses initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned work and resolve problems.

The position is classified under Title 7 as a non-federal, non-civil-service position. Applicants may qualify for entry at CO-03, CO-04, CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 through specified combinations of education and experience. A successful applicant is subject to applicable eligibility checks, background review, and a probationary period unless previously served.

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 provide acceptable identification, such as a REAL ID, 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.
• CO-03 qualification: high school diploma or GED.
• CO-04 qualification: two years of postsecondary education in an accredited institution in a qualifying field, an associate degree, at least three months of qualifying general work experience, or an applicable combination of education and experience.
• CO-05 qualification: four years of postsecondary education in an accredited institution in a qualifying field, a bachelor's degree, at least one year of qualifying general work experience, or an applicable combination of education and experience.
• CO-07 qualification: 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 an applicable combination of education and experience.
• CO-09 qualification: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-07 or GS-07, or an applicable combination of education and experience.
• Applicants qualifying on education must submit transcripts meeting the stated content and documentation requirements; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education, and transcripts must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.
• Applicants qualifying for CO-07 based on superior academic achievement must submit an unofficial transcript initially and, if selected, an official transcript before entering on duty.

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.
• Use initiative and judgment to plan and carry out assigned tasks and resolve problems.

Benefits

• 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