- Position Title
- Agricultural Program Specialist
- Agency
- Farm Service Agency
- Announcement Number
- FSA-20-10755246-MP-PA-KBS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 23, 2020 to Monday, April 6, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current Farm Service Agency employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
2.
Are you a Farm Service Agency employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
3.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
5.
Are you a current USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
6.
Are you a USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Please select one response that best describes the highest level of experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work at the GS-7 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
2.
Please select one response that best describes the highest level of experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work at the GS-9 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
3.
Please select one response that best describes the highest level of experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
4.
Please select one response that best describes the highest level of experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
5.
From the description below, choose the response that best describes your ability to research, interpret, and apply farm program regulations.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of agricultural production practices.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience working with various agricultural entities such as partnerships and corporations, Limited Liability Corporations, trusts, and estates.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge and experience in planning, developing, and coordinating farm programs involving highly diverse and complex agricultural commodities and enterprises.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience providing technical leadership and consultation in planning and administering farm program responsibilities.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience analyzing problems and developing solutions.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience in planning and/or conducting training on the administration of farm programs.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your ability to provide informal supervision and guidance.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience with communicating in large group settings.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience in communicating in writing with agricultural organizations and farming communities.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience coordinating and evaluating farm program data.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your commitment to customer service.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to provide oversight and direction of program operations.
18.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.