County Program Analyst/Trainee

Farm Service Agency • North Logan, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a County Program Analyst position located in the Cache County FSA Office in North Logan, Utah. 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 software applications to maintain producer data and process automated forms; and applying initiative and judgment to plan and carry out assigned work and resolve problems.

The position may be filled at CO-03, CO-04, CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09, depending on the applicant’s qualifying education and experience. It is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. The announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses are not authorized. A successful applicant must meet the applicable eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

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.
• Must be subject to and successfully complete satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must provide 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 receive federal payments by direct deposit.
• 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.
• For CO-03: successful completion of high school with a diploma or GED.
• For CO-04: two years of postsecondary education in an accredited qualifying institution, at least three months of qualifying general work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For CO-05: four years of postsecondary education in an accredited qualifying institution, at least one year of qualifying general work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For CO-07: 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 equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For CO-09: 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 equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Qualifying general work experience must support projects, programs, or assignments and provide relevant knowledge of agricultural operations or management, governmental programs, or related office and customer service functions, and demonstrate the ability to analyze problems, gather data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work, resolve conflict, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• CO-07 specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of basic fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving principles, concepts, and methods as applied to agricultural program requirements, as well as analytical and evaluative skills for assessing agricultural program operations and recommending improvements.
• CO-09 specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of agricultural program policies and practices to independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports, along with analytical and evaluative skills for assessing agricultural program operations and recommending improvements.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts. Foreign education must be documented as appropriately accredited and equivalent to U.S. education standards. Transcripts must be in English or include an English translation; official transcripts are required before entering on duty if selected.
• Applicants qualifying through superior academic achievement must submit an unofficial transcript during the initial application phase and an official transcript before entering on duty if selected.

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 use judgment to resolve problems encountered.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; specific benefits depend on the type of position 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