County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency • Brownstown, IN

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About The Position

County Program Analyst positions are available in Bartholomew County (Columbus), Fountain County (Covington), Jackson County (Brownstown), Jay County (Portland), Marshall County (Plymouth), Tipton County (Tipton), and Knox County (Vincennes), Indiana. The role carries out county office activities and functions for one or more administered program areas. It involves explaining procedures, program regulations, and forms to producers and agency personnel; using web-based software to maintain producer data and process automated forms; and applying initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned work and resolve problems. The position is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. 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, passport, U.S. military card, or current PIV card for completion.
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
• Enroll in direct deposit for federal payments.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• 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.
• Meet the applicable qualification requirements under Handbook 27-PM by the announcement closing date. CO-05 qualification may be met through four years of post-high-school education in an accredited business, secretarial, technical, junior college, college, or university program; a bachelor's degree; at least one year of qualifying general work experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• CO-07 qualification may be met through 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.
• CO-09 qualification may be met through a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward such a degree, one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-07 or GS-07, or a combination of education and experience.
• Submit transcripts when qualifying based on education. Foreign education must be shown to meet U.S. education standards, and transcripts must be in English or accompanied by 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.
• Plan and carry out assigned tasks and resolve problems using initiative and judgment.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is described as available to federal employees and their families; specific benefits and eligibility 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