Agricultural Program Specialist
Summary
Administers US Farm Service Agency programs in Missouri, advising on regulations, resolving disputes, and investigating compliance/abuse cases. Works with producers, government agencies, and county offices to ensure program integrity and policy adherence.
This position is located in the Farm Service Agency, Missouri State Office, Price Support Branch, located in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. About the position: Responsible for administering and advising on assigned Farm Programs in the State, interpreting regulations and legal requirements, providing guidance to County offices on complex, precedent setting, or unusual situations. Provides information to producers, the public, and groups interested in the program and its operations.
Serves as resource person to the Supervisor, State Executive Director, State Committee, County Offices and District Directors for information and advice on assigned programs.
Provides technical guidance on problems and resolves matters between program participants and County FSA Office.
Interprets national program policies, procedures and regulations to determine their applicability to impact upon program administration in the State.
Identifies and analyzes program non-compliance, recommending corrective solutions.
Attends meetings and develops contacts with various governmental agencies, producers and trade organizations, County offices, State agricultural officials, and the public.
Investigates allegations of fraud or program abuses.
You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected, you may be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note, we are unable to reimburse for any fees incurred. Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.