County Program Analyst

About the role

This is a County Program Analyst position, located in the Berks County FSA Office, in Leesport, Pennsylvania. Major Responsibilities for this position can be found below.

What you will do

• Carrying out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more of the program areas administered in the county.
• Interpreting and explaining procedures, program regulations and forms to producers and other agency personnel.
• Utilizing various web-based software applications to maintain producer data and processing automated forms.
• Using a high degree of initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assigned tasks and resolving problems encountered.

Education

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.

You must submit with your application package evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution was appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. Education standards.

You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process; however, if selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Please refer to the "How to Apply" section for instructions on submitting the transcript. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet: Minimum qualification requirements and Your resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions.

Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Those determined to meet qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Note: If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications.

Providing inaccurate information on County and Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to and including removal from County and Federal service. Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire.

The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right. To View the Application Form, visit: ***

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete.
• Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted.
• Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
• Required Documents: Resume that includes: Resume cannot exceed 2 pages.
• Personal information including name, phone number and email address.
• Work Experience must include title, employment dates (month/year), and detailed job experience related to each position listed on the resume.
• Resume should include work schedule, and hours worked per week.
• Current or previous Federal or FSA County employees, resume must also include the Title and Grade for each applicable work experience entry.
• Transcripts, if applicable If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts at the time of application.
• The most recent unofficial copy is sufficient; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.
• Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university.
• If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards.
• There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service.
• All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
• Optional Documents: These documents cannot be used for qualification purposes.
• For current and former federal and FSA county employees, the following documents are encouraged but not required.
• Performance Appraisal (Most Recent Signed) or a statement stating why you don't have a Performance Appraisal.
• SF-50 (Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) or equivalent showing position title, series, grade and salary.) If Selected: Applicant will be required to provide the following documentation within 7 days of receipt of Tentative Job Offer.
• Failure to provide required documentation will jeopardize further consideration.
• All current/former Federal and FSA county must provide the most recent SF-50 ( non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) or equivalent showing position title, series, grade and salary.) All current/former USDA employees must provide Performance Appraisal (Most Recent Signed) or a statement stating why you don't have a Performance Appraisal.
• You will not be contacted for additional information.

What to expect next

Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account at USAJOBS account to check your application status.

You must choose to turn on email notifications in your USAJOBS profile if you want to receive important email notifications that may impact your applicant experience (e.g. If you start an application and do not submit it prior to the closing date, USAJOBS will send an email reminder that the closing date is approaching and your application is in an incomplete status).

Additional information

Veterans' preference does not apply since this position is being advertised under Title 7 authorities. Relocation expenses are not authorized. When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected.

Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. This is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position. This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact: USDAs TARGET Center at *** (voice and TDD).