About this role
Job SummaryThis is a County Executive Director position. Located in Bates County Farm Service Agency in Butler, Missouri. This position is employed by the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee(s).
QualificationsThe following may also be considered: Qualifications are in accordance with requirements in Handbook 27-PM. *--Examples of Specialized Experience would be experience in an FSA Supervisory 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 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 within the last 5 years.
Major DutiesResponsible for directing and managing the Urban and Suburban Agriculture program and administrative operations in the county.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.