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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

County Executive Director - Expanded

Plymouth, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a County Executive Director - Expanded for the Luzerne County Farm Service Agency Office in Plymouth, Pennsylvania. The role involves directing and managing agricultural program operations and providing essential services related to farm loans and policies established by the USDA.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Agricultural program knowledgeAnalytical techniquesSupervisory experienceGraduate educationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Successful completion of one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period, if required

Financial Disclosure Required (FSA-324)

Successful completion of one full year of graduate education from an accredited college or university

Superior Academic Achievement: A bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university with either: grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale; 3.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale for required courses completed in a major field of study during the last two years of undergraduate study; class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision of the college; membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College Honor Societies, excluding freshman honor societies

One-year specialized experience equivalent to grade CO-5 or GS-5 level

Six months of experience as a CED or CEDT at the CO-5 level

A combination of education and experience as described above

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

One-year experience equivalent to at least grade CO-7 or GS-7 in the federal service

1 year of any supervisory experience

A combination of education and experience as described above

One-year experience equivalent to at least grade CO-9 or GS-9 in the federal service

One-year experience equivalent to at least grade CO-11 or GS-11 in the federal service

Successful completion of the CEDT training program per requirements in handbook 27-PM paragraphs 472P and 477 is required

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

Benefits

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.