Agriculture Programs Specialist

US-Farm-Service-Agenc; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Farm Service Agency, Vermont State Office, Operations Branch in Colchester, VT is seeking a qualified candidate to plan, direct, and administer primary and related agricultural commodity and loan programs. The selectee will analyze program requirements, assist in developing procedures, and serve as a point of contact for program interpretation.

Eligibility must be demonstrated by the closing date. Experience and education options are listed in the qualifications, including specialized

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the GS-7: One full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-5 level in the Federal service.
• OR Superior Academic Achievement with specific GPA or class standing requirements (transcripts must be submitted).
• OR Education: One year of graduate education or a master's degree with a major in dairy science, agricultural marketing, domestic agricultural development, farm management, agronomy, or related fields (transcripts required).
• OR Combination: A combination of graduate education and experience as listed above.
• Specialized Experience at the GS-9: One full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-7 level.
• Education: Two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's degree with a major in listed agricultural fields.
• OR Combination: Combination of graduate education and experience as listed above.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work; credit is given for qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and administer all aspects of primary and related agricultural commodity programs.
• Administer agricultural loan programs carried out by the State FSA Office.
• Provide information and support for program policies and procedures.

Skills

Specialized experience GS-7

Specialized experience GS-9

Technical advice

Education

Bachelor's degree in dairy science/agricultural field

Graduate education or master's degree in agriculture

Job description

The Farm Service Agency, Vermont State Office, Operations Branch in Colchester, VT is seeking a qualified candidate to plan, direct, and administer primary and related agricultural commodity and loan programs. The selectee will analyze program requirements, assist in developing procedures, and serve as a point of contact for program interpretation.

Eligibility must be demonstrated by the closing date. Experience and education options are listed in the qualifications, including specialized