County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency•Georgetown, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This County Program Analyst position is located in the Williamson County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office in Georgetown, Texas. The role supports one or more county-administered program areas by carrying out office activities and functions, explaining procedures and regulations, maintaining producer data, and processing forms. The position requires initiative and judgment to plan and complete assigned tasks and resolve problems. The position is a Title 7, non-federal, non-civil-service position. Applicants may qualify at the CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 level through specified combinations of education and experience. A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details about specific benefits.

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 satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Must provide a REAL ID, passport, U.S. Military card, or current PIV card for completion of the process.
Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
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.
Must meet the applicable education and/or experience qualification requirements for the CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09 level by the announcement closing date.
For CO-05 qualification, must have four years of qualifying post-high-school education, at least one year of qualifying general work experience, or a combination of education and experience.
For CO-07 qualification, must have 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.
For CO-09 qualification, must have 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.
If qualifying based on education, must submit transcripts that show course details, credit hours, and grades; transcripts must be in English or accompanied by an English translation. Foreign education must have evidence of appropriate accreditation and equivalence to U.S. education standards.
If qualifying based on superior academic achievement, must submit an unofficial transcript during the initial application phase and provide an official transcript before entering on duty if selected.

Responsibilities

Carry out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more program areas administered in the county.
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 encountered.
At the CO-07 or CO-09 qualification level, apply analytical and evaluative techniques to assess agricultural program operations and recommend improvements, where supported by the relevant experience qualification.