County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency • Minden, NE

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About The Position

The County Program Analyst carries out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more program areas administered in the county. The position interprets and explains procedures, program regulations, and forms to producers and other agency personnel. It uses web-based software applications to maintain producer data and process automated forms. The analyst uses initiative and judgment to plan and carry out assigned tasks and resolve problems.

The position is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service role. Applicants may qualify at CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 through specified education, specialized experience, or a combination of education and experience. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and applicants must be at least 18 years old, or 17 if a high school graduate. Employment is contingent on applicable eligibility, background, identity verification, and onboarding requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service or exempt.
• Must satisfactorily complete applicable background adjudication and/or fingerprint checks.
• 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 one.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• 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-05: qualify through four years of postsecondary education in an accredited business, secretarial, technical, junior college, college, or university program; at least one year of qualifying general work experience; or a combination of education and experience. Qualifying experience supports projects, programs, or assignments and demonstrates relevant knowledge and the ability to analyze problems, gather data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work, resolve conflict, and communicate orally and in writing.
• For CO-07: qualify through one full year of graduate education; a bachelor's degree meeting one of the stated Superior Academic Achievement criteria; one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-05 or GS-05; or a combination of education and experience. Specialized experience includes applying basic fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving methods to agricultural program requirements and assisting in evaluating program operations and recommending improvements.
• For CO-09: qualify through 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. Specialized experience includes independently examining applications, supporting documents, and program reports using knowledge of agricultural program policies and practices, and applying analytical and evaluative techniques to assess operations and recommend improvements.
• Applicants qualifying through education must submit transcripts. Foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education standards, and transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

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.
• Plan and carry out assigned tasks and resolve problems using initiative and judgment.

Benefits

• The posting states that 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