This a County Executive Director - Expanded position located in the Hartford County Farm Service Agency Office (Capital Office), in Windsor, Connecticut. Per 27-PM, Par. 472E, this vacancy is being advertised with an expanded area of consideration. This vacancy is open to internal current FSA employees only.
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 experience equivalent to at least grade CO-7 or GS-7 in the federal service. Experience 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 1 year of any supervisory experience. 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 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: One-year experience equivalent to at least grade CO-11 or GS-11 in the federal service. 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.
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).
Providing basic FSA farm loan program services.
May perform additional 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.