County Executive Director
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Job Location:
Paragould, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 61722 - 116362
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This is a County Executive Director position located in Greene County Farm Service Agency Office in Paragould Arkansas.
This position is open to current Arkansas FSA Employees only.
This position is employed by the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee(s).
- 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.
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.
- 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. Requiring a REAL ID and/or Passport U.S. Military card or current PIV card for completion.
- 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 completion of one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period if required.
- Financial Disclosure Required (FSA-324).
Qualifications
** Additional Clarification from the Agency;
The following may also be considered:
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.
*--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.
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 Masters 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 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.
- 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 KSAs 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.
- 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 KSAs 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:
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.
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 (voice and TDD).
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Fundraising
- Assisted Living
- Management Experience
- Hospice Care
- Nonprofit Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
