Supervisory Agricultural District Director

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date11/28/2024 of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions and specialized experience, as defined. Specialized experience for the GS-13 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized work experience in the agricultural field (equivalent to the GS-12 grade level) in the Federal service. Experience that involved work in directing, planning, administering, and reviewing programs that demonstrate knowledge of the laws and regulations governing commodity and/or agricultural credit programs and of the particular application of national policies and objectives at the State level; understanding of farming practices and customs in the United States, and of the economic needs of farm communities at the State level; knowledge of current state and federal agricultural trends; and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with representatives of public and private organizations, farmer’s associations, and others, and to interpret regulations, programs, and policies affecting them. Time in grade for the GS-13: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the GS-12 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: General Business and Industry Series 1101a (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position is with the Farm Service Agency, Alabama State Office, location in Camden, Alabama. About the position: Provides oversight, problem advice, training and guidance to County Committees and County staff on commodity programs and farm loan programs; conducts ongoing evaluations of program and administrative operations within the district; makes loan program decisions; and supervises agricultural farm loan managers.