County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency • Preston, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a County Program Analyst position in the Franklin County Farm Service Agency Office in Preston, Idaho. The position carries out office activities and functions for one or more county-administered program areas. It involves explaining program procedures, regulations, and forms to producers and agency personnel; using web-based software to maintain producer data and process automated forms; and exercising initiative and judgment to plan and perform assigned work and resolve problems.

The position has potential entry levels of CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09, depending on the applicant’s qualifying education and experience. Applicants must meet the applicable qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement’s closing date. The role is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. Relocation expenses are not authorized.

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 the required process.
• 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 CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 qualification pathway by the announcement closing date. CO-05 pathways include four years of post-high-school education in a qualifying accredited institution, at least one year of qualifying general work experience, or a combination. CO-07 pathways include 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. CO-09 pathways include 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.
• Submit college transcripts when qualifying based on education. Foreign education must be documented as appropriately accredited and equivalent to U.S. education standards; transcripts must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.
• For CO-05 general experience, demonstrate relevant knowledge of agricultural operations, agricultural management, governmental programs, or related office and customer service functions, and the ability to analyze problems, gather data, identify solutions, organize work, resolve conflict, and communicate orally and in writing.
• For CO-07 specialized experience, demonstrate knowledge of basic fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving methods applied to agricultural program requirements, plus analytical and evaluative skills used to assess program operations and recommend improvements.
• For CO-09 specialized experience, demonstrate knowledge of agricultural program policies and practices to independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports, plus experience evaluating program operations and recommending improvements.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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