County Program Analyst

Farm Service Agency (DOA); Oberlin (LA); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County Program Analyst – Allen County FSA Office, Oberlin, Louisiana. This permanent, full-time role supports county program areas, interprets regulations, maintains producer data, and processes forms using web-based applications. Travel is not required.

Open to U.S. Citizens/Nationals. Requires a high school diploma or GED, background check, and successful completion of probation. Competitive federal benefits accompany a federal contractor position.

Formación

• Successful completion of four years of education above high school or a bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of general work experience in support of projects or programs related to agricultural operations or government programs.
• A combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsabilidades

• Carrying out office activities and functions pertaining to program areas administered in the county.
• Interpreting and explaining procedures, program regulations and forms to producers and agency personnel.
• Utilizing web-based software to maintain producer data and process forms.
• Planning and carrying out assigned tasks with initiative and judgment.

Educación

Four years of education above high school or bachelor's degree

One year graduate education (CO-07 level)

Master’s degree or two years graduate education (CO-09 level)

Descripción del empleo

Summary

County Program Analyst – Allen County FSA Office, Oberlin, Louisiana.

Location

Oberlin, LA.

Job Opening Details

• Number of vacancies: 1
• Salary: $40,736 - $80,243 per year
• Pay scale and grade: CO 5 – 9
• Promotion potential: 9
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Travel required: Not required
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Occupations and job series: 1101 General Business And Industry
• Supervisory status: No
• Federal service type: Competitive Service
• Represented by a union: No
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Not Required
• Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
• Background check type: Credentialing
• Financial disclosure required: No
• Announcement number: FSACO-13105440-27-LA-CF
• Control number: 891182000

Open To

U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

This position is open to all US Citizens and US Nationals.

Duties

• Carrying out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more of the program areas administered in the county.
• Interpreting and explaining procedures, program regulations and forms to producers and other agency personnel.
• Utilizing various web-based software applications to maintain producer data and process automated forms.
• Using a high degree of initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assigned tasks and resolving problems encountered.

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service Registered or Exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Requiring a REAL ID and/or Passport, U.S. Military card or current PIV card for completion.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Must be a high school graduate, or have a GED.
• Must be 18 years of age, or 17 years of age for high school graduates.

Qualifications

Qualifications are in accordance with requirements in Handbook 27-PM.

Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date in the announcement, including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified below:

CO-05 Level

• Successful completion of four years of education above high school in an accredited business, secretarial or technical, junior college, college or university in any field in which high school graduation or the equivalent is a prerequisite or bachelor’s degree from such an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of general work experience in support of projects, programs, or assignments providing a requisite knowledge of agricultural operations, agricultural management, governmental programs, or related office and customer service functions that indicate the ability to: analyze problems, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; resolve conflict; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• A combination of education and experience as described above.

CO-07 Level

• Successful completion of one full year of graduate education from an accredited college or university.
• Superior Academic Achievement: A bachelor’s degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university with either: GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale; 3.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale for required courses completed in a major field of study during the last two years of undergraduate study; class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision of the college; membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College Honor Societies, excluding freshman honor societies.
• One-year specialized experience equivalent to grade CO-5 or GS-5 level. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methods of fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving techniques as they apply to the analysis, evaluation, and application of agricultural program requirements. In addition, knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to assist in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of agricultural program operations to make recommendations for improvements.
• A combination of education and experience as described above.

CO-09 Level

• A Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university.
• One-year specialized experience equivalent to at least grade CO-7 or GS-7 in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates knowledge of agricultural program policies and practices to independently examine applications, supporting documents, and program reports. In addition, experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to assist in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of agricultural program operations to make recommendations for improvements.
• A combination of education and experience as described above.

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.

Additional 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

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).

Candidates’ Commitment

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Required Documents

• Resume that includes: (a) Resume cannot exceed 2 pages; (b) Personal information including name, phone number and email address; (c) Work Experience (title, employment dates (month/year), and detailed job experience related to each position listed on the resume); (d) Work schedule, and hours worked per week; (e) Current or previous Federal or FSA County employees, resume should also include the Title and Grade for each work experience entry; (f) Transcripts, if applicable; (g) 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.
• Optional Documents: 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).

Agency Contact Information

Ronda Parham

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Address: Farm Service Agency – County Offices, 3737 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302, US

Fair and Transparent Hiring Process

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

Next Steps

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.