County Executive Director

Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Stanford, Kentucky

Summary: This is a County Executive Director position, located in Lincoln County Farm Service Agency Office, in Stanford, Kentucky. This position is employed by the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee(s).

Responsibilities:

1. Directing and managing program and administrative operations for one or more counties.
2. 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).
3. Performing farm loan program assignments based on authorities delegated.
4. Performing office and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives.
5. Managing and directing activities of subordinate staff.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment Qualifications:

Additional Clarification from the Agency; The following may also be considered: Out-of-State CEDTs who have successfully completed the CEDT Program. Former (within the last 5 years) FSA supervisory/managerial CO or GS employees with a minimum of 52 weeks of specialized experience. Current Program Analyst, who: previously completed the CEDT program within the last 5 years and: requested to remain on the STC register for a 1-year extension exceeded the combined 2-year time limit for the STC register served as Program Analyst in Charge or (Program Technician in Charge) for more than 1 year within the last 5 years.

If the selectee is not a current CED or has not successfully completed the CEDT program, then successful completion of the CEDT training program per requirements in handbook 27-PM paragraphs 472P and 477 is required. This training may be included as part of your performance plan.

Note: Must have more than 52 weeks of total experience acquired on 1 to 3 temporary promotions during the most recent 5-year period.

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

Examples of Specialized Experience: Experience in an FSA Supervisory position, CEDT position, or PA-in-Charge/PT-in-Charge position within the last 5 years for a total of at least 52 weeks.

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:

You may start at the CO-07 level if you have one of the following qualifications:

1. Successful completion of one full year of graduate education from an accredited college or university.
2. Superior Academic Achievement: A bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university with either: grade point average (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.
3. One-year specialized experience equivalent to grade CO-5 or GS-5 level.
4. Six months of experience as a CED or CEDT at the CO-5 level.
5. A combination of education and experience as described above.

You may start at the CO-09 level if you have one of the following qualifications:

1. 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.
2. One-year specialized experience equivalent to at least grade CO-7 or GS-7 in the federal service.
3. A combination of education and experience as described above.

You may start at the CO-11 level if you have one of the following qualifications:

1. One-year specialized experience equivalent to at least grade CO-9 or GS-9 in the federal service.

You may start at the CO-12 level if you have one of the following qualifications:

1. One-year specialized experience equivalent to at least grade CO-11 or GS-11 in the federal service.

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.

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 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). Optional - This position may be eligible to telework up to two (2) days per biweekly pay period (1 day per week) upon supervisory approval. This position may also be eligible for flexible work schedules in accordance with Department and Agency directives.