County Executive Director

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Clarinda (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks a County Executive Director in Clarinda, Iowa, to lead Farm Service Agency activities across multiple counties.

The role requires directing program and administrative operations, implementing farm bill programs and crop insurance policies, and coordinating staff performance. The position emphasizes strong leadership, operational management, and commitment to service in rural communities.

Qualifications

• Direct and oversee program and administrative operations for one or more counties.
• Lead implementation of farm bill programs and crop insurance policies.
• Supervise and direct subordinate staff to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage program and administrative operations for one or more counties.
• Carry out permanent and ad hoc farm bill programs and policies established by USDA as well as crop insurance operations under policies established by the Risk Management Agency (RMA).
• May perform farm loan program assignments based on authorities delegated.
• Perform office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives.
• Manage and direct activities of subordinate staff.

Skills

Staff leadership

Program management

Supervision

Job description

Summary

This is a County Executive Director position. Located in Page County Farm Service Agency in Clarinda, Iowa. This position is only open to current permanent CO or GS employees within the state of Iowa. USDA Employees: Please refer to the Next Steps section. This position is employed by the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee(s).

Major Duties

Responsible for directing and managing program and administrative operations for one or more counties. Carrying out permanent and ad hoc farm bill programs and policies established by USDA as well as crop insurance operations under policies established by the Risk Management Agency (RMA). May perform farm loan program assignments based on authorities delegated. Performing office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives. Managing and directs activities of subordinate staff.

Education

College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit with your application package evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution was appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. Education standards. You may submit an unofficial copy of the 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. Please refer to the "How to Apply" section for instructions on submitting the transcript. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

What to Expect Next

Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account at USAJOBS account to check your application status. You must choose to turn on email notifications in your USAJOBS profile if you want to receive important email notifications that may impact your applicant experience (e.g. If you start an application and do not submit it prior to the closing date, USAJOBS will send an email reminder that the closing date is approaching and your application is in an incomplete status). Employees of the following USDA agencies who apply for this position, whose current permanent grade is equal to the grade of the advertised position, and whose selection would result in a relocation outside the commuting area of their current duty station may not currently be considered for selection to this position: Agricultural Research Service; Economic Research Service; National Institute of Food and Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service; United States Forest Service; Food and Nutrition Administration; Foreign Agricultural Service; Rural Development and component organizations; the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area, to include the FPAC Business Center, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Risk Management Agency, and Farm Service Agency and Farm Service Agency County employees; Office of the General Counsel; and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. This guidance is in alignment with the court order dated October 13, 2026, in American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, et al. v. United States Department of Agriculture, Case No. 26-cv-09976-VC (N.D. Calif.). The U.S. Government utilizes Trusted Workforce 2.0 to implement Continuous Vetting (CV) as a-whole-of government approach to personnel security. If selected for this position, you will be subject to continuous automated record checks of criminal, financial, and public record databases throughout your period of eligibility or employment, replacing traditional periodic reinvestigations.

Required Documents

Required Documents: Resume that includes: Resume cannot exceed 2 pages. Personal information including name, phone number and email address. Work Experience (title, employment dates (month/year), and detailed job experience related to each position listed on the resume.) Work schedule, and hours worked per week. Current or previous Federal or FSA County employees, resume should also include the Title and Grade for each work experience entry. Time in grade/Specialized experience will only be considered for qualification if a title and grade are provided. Transcripts, if applicable. If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts at the time of application. The most recent unofficial copy is sufficient; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. Optional Documents: These documents cannot be used for qualification purposes. For current and former federal and FSA county employees, the following documents are encouraged but not required. Performance Appraisal (Most Recent Signed) or a statement stating why you don't have a Performance Appraisal. SF-50 (Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) or equivalent showing position title, series, grade and salary.) If Selected: Applicant will be required to provide the following documentation within 7 days of receipt of Tentative Job Offer. Failure to provide required documentation will jeopardize further consideration. All current/former Federal and FSA county must provide the most recent SF-50 ( non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) or equivalent showing position title, series, grade and salary.) All current/former USDA employees must provide Performance Appraisal (Most Recent Signed) or a statement stating why you don't have a Performance Appraisal. You will not be contacted for additional information.

Other Information

Veterans preference does not apply since this position is being advertised under Title 7 authorities. Relocation expenses are not authorized. When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. This is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact: USDAs TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).