County Executive Director

The following may also be considered: 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 would be 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-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.

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.