County Executive Director

This is a unique opportunity to join the Farm Service Agency as a County Executive Director. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for directing and managing program and administrative operations for one or more counties. You will 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).

• 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.
• Perform crop insurance operations under policies established by the Risk Management Agency (RMA).
• Provide basic FSA farm loan program services.
• May perform additional 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.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service Registered or Exempt.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or 17 years of age for high school graduates.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• 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.
• Successful completion of one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period, if required.
• Financial Disclosure Required (FSA-324).

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:

• 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:
  • 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.
• One-year specialized experience equivalent to grade CO-5 or GS-5 level.
• Six months of experience as a CED or CEDT at the CO-5 level.
• A combination of education and experience as described above.

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 accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. Education standards.

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).

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet:

1. Minimum qualification requirements and
2. Your resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.

Those determined to meet qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Note: If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications. Providing inaccurate information on County and Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to and including removal from County and Federal service.