Agricultural Program Specialist

Farm Service Agency; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Farm Service Agency in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, seeks a qualified professional to manage and oversee all aspects of the farm program activities. The selectee will serve as a resource to County Offices and Directors, providing information and guidance on assigned programs.

Applicants must submit college transcripts if qualifying through education, and may need to provide course descriptions or syllabi for evaluation. Telework is eligible for this position.

Qualifications

• College transcripts must be submitted if qualifying based on education, with course numbers and grades.
• Foreign Education: submit verification that education from a foreign institution is recognized by an accreditation body, include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Serves as resource person to the Supervisor, State Executive Director, State Committee, County Offices and District Directors for information and advice on assigned programs.

Education

College transcripts

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

This position is located in the Farm Service Agency, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. The selectee plans, administers and reviews all aspects of the farm program activities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as resource person to the Supervisor, State Executive Director, State Committee, County Offices and District Directors for information and advice on assigned programs.

Requirements & Education

College Transcript: If qualifying based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript with course number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned.

If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g., special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college to ensure proper evaluation. Your education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited toward qualifications.

You may verify accreditation by visiting the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs website. We will verify your education accordingly. Foreign Education: You must submit verification that education completed in a foreign institution, was recognized by an accreditation body accepted by the U.S. Department of Education. You must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. Your transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. You may submit an unofficial copy of your transcript at the initial phase of the application process.

However, if selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.