County Executive Director

These are County Executive Director positions in the following locations: Sheridan County Farm Service Agency in Plentywood, Montana Big Horn County Farm Service Agency in Hardin, Montana This position is employed by the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee(s).

Qualifications:

The following may also be considered: Out-of-State CEDTs who have successfully completed the CEDT Program. Former (within the last 5 years) FSA supervisory/managerial CO or GS employees with a minimum of 52 weeks of specialized experience. Current Program Analyst, who: previously completed the CEDT program within the last 5 years and: requested to remain on the STC register for a 1-year extension exceeded the combined 2-year time limit for the STC register served as Program Analyst in Charge or (Program Technician in Charge) for more than 1 year within the last 5 years. If the selectee is not a current CED or has not successfully completed the CEDT program, then successful completion of the CEDT training program per requirements in handbook 27-PM paragraphs 472P and 477 is required. This training may be included as part of your performance plan.

Note:

Must have more than 52 weeks of total experience acquired on 1 to 3 temporary promotions during the most recent 5-year period. Qualifications are in accordance with requirements in Handbook 27-PM. •--Examples of Specialized Experience would be experience in an FSA Supervisory position, CEDT position, or PA-in-Charge/PT-in-Charge position within the last 5 years for a total of at least 52 weeks. Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date in the announcement, including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified below: You may start at the CO-11 level if you have one of the following qualifications: One-year specialized experience equivalent to at least grade CO-9 or GS-9 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as supervisory experience that equipped the applicant with the particular KSA's to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience would be experience in an FSA supervisory position, CEDT position, or Program Analyst in Charge (Program Technician in Charge) position within the last 5 years. You may start at the CO-12 level if you have one of the following qualifications: One-year specialized experience equivalent to at least grade CO-11 or GS-11 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as supervisory experience that equipped the applicant with the particular KSA's to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience would be experience in an FSA supervisory position, CEDT position, or Program Analyst in Charge (Program Technician in Charge) position within the last 5 years.