County Executive Director

County Executive Director Position

This is a County Executive Director position, located in Benewah County Farm Service Agency Office, in Plummer, Idaho. The position is employed by the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee(s). Responsibilities include directing and managing program and administrative operations for one or more counties. The role involves carrying out permanent and ad hoc farm bill programs and policies established by the USDA as well as crop insurance operations under policies established by the Risk Management Agency (RMA). The position may also perform farm loan program assignments based on authorities delegated. Office and field activities are needed to accomplish program objectives. The role manages and directs activities of subordinate staff.

Qualifications include : 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. Note : Must have more than 52 weeks of total experience acquired on 1 to 3 temporary promotions during the most recent 5-year period. 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. 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. This training may be included as part of your performance plan. 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 :

You may start at the CO-09 level if you have one of the following qualifications : 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. OR 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. OR 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 : One-year specialized experience equivalent to at least grade CO-9 or GS-9 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as supervisory experience that equipped the applicant with the particular KSA's to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience would be experience in an FSA supervisory position, CEDT position, or Program Analyst in Charge (Program Technician in Charge) position within the last 5 years.

You may start at the CO-12 level if you have one of the following qualifications : One-year specialized experience equivalent to at least grade CO-11 or GS-11 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as supervisory experience that equipped the applicant with the particular KSA's to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience would be experience in an FSA supervisory position, CEDT position, or Program Analyst in Charge (Program Technician in Charge) position within the last 5 years.

Time in grade : Current county and federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here : http : / / www.opm.gov / qualifications / Standards / group-stds / gs-admin.asp .

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. 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).