Agricultural Program Manager - Farm Service Agency (Hawaii)
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### Summary
****PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS UNDER "HOW TO APPLY" BEFORE YOU BEGIN.****
**FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA) COUNTY EMPLOYEES: **Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.
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### Responsibilities
**There is one position that will be assigned within the State of Hawaii, located in either Hilo, or Honolulu, Hawaii.
**Hawaii has a COLA (Cost-Of-Living Allowance.) Honolulu's current COLA is 10.99%. Hilo's current COLA is 5.08%.****
**Major responsibilities include:**
This position is unique to the area serviced by the Hawaii Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Office. The incumbent of this position is the State Office authority and Agricultural Program Manager for Conservation, Biomass Crop Assistance program, Emergency Conservation Program, Conservation reserve program and the Tree Assistance Program, Risk Management, compliance, Payment Limitations, Program Appeals, Aerial Compliance, Price Support including Farm Storage Facility Loans, Common Management and Livestock Disaster Programs, Livestock Forage Disaster Program, Livestock Indemnity Program and Emergency Livestock Assistance Program. Major responsibilities include planning, coordinating, directing, and administering these programs assigned to the Hawaii State FSA Office and Pacific Basin FSA Offices and carried out through County committees (COC) and County Offices. This position interprets regulations and legal requirements; provides guidance to operating staffs in multicultural, multilingual, politically diverse environments; analyzes and evaluates claims for indemnity under the Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP); develops state policy and procedure; and provides leadership in the State Office automation functions as they pertain to the programs.
### Travel Required
25% or less - Occasional travel may be required.
##### Supervisory status
Yes
##### Promotion Potential
13
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1101 General Business And Industry
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## Requirements
### Conditions of Employment
* You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.
* Completion of a background investigation and fingerprint check.
* Males born after 12/31/59 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
* Successful completion of a one-year probationary or trial period.
* Financial Disclosure is required.
**BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: ** Selection and retention in this position is contingent upon a successfully adjudicated FBI National **Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.**
**CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT:** If selected for this position you will be required to submit an Annual Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter.
### Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
**Time-in-grade:** Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g, one year at the GS-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-13 grade level)
**For the GS-12 level:** One year of specialized experience in the agricultural field equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or private sector that demonstrates reviewing, administering, and applying laws and regulations governing commodity and/or agricultural credit programs. Knowledge of farming practices and customs in the United States, understanding of the economic needs of farm communities and of current State and Federal agricultural trends to evaluate effectiveness and impact of program regulations; and experience maintaining effective relationships with representatives of public and private organizations, farmers' associations, and others, and to provide guidance, interpret regulations, programs and policies affecting them.
**For the GS-13 level:** One year of specialized experience in the agricultural field equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or private sector that demonstrates 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, farmers' associations, and others, and to interpret regulations, programs and policies affecting them.
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.
**THE SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT QUALIFYING FOR THE GS-12/13 LEVEL.**
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* Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL) For information on how to apply as a CTAP/RPL eligibility see http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
* This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
* This position may be eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements.
* Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
* E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-VERIFY' system. Under the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
* Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career- conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.
* Relocation expenses may be authorized.
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### How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
* Knowledge of farm programs;
* Ability to research, interpret and apply agricultural or lending regulations, relating to farm program or farm loan program policy;
* Ability to maintain effective contacts with agricultural agencies, civic groups, farmers and the public;
* Ability to provide technical leadership and supervision (includes promoting EEO/Civil Rights) relating to farm program or farm loan program activities;
Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions relating to agricultural programs and administrative management operations;
* Ability to communicate orally;
* Ability to communicate in writing;
Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the 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. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need to meet minimum qualifications to be referred.
**Note:** If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
To view the application form, visit: https://fsa.usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApplication&jobid;=0616E201-7C94-4AF1-B53A-A99A010980D2
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### Background checks and security clearance
##### Security clearance
Q - Nonsensitive
##### Drug test required
No
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## Required Documents
The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
* Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) supervisor’s phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications.
* **Current and former Federal employees**:
* Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND
* Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan. Current permanent FSA County employees must submit your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action, (SF-50 or equivalent) showing your highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) per above.
* **Current permanent FSA County employees** must submit your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action, (SF-50 or equivalent) showing your highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) per above.
* Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP/RPL priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
#### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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## Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
Permanent employees are eligible to elect life and health insurance coverage and will be covered by a Retirement System. Employees will earn annual and sick leave.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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## How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to request this.
To begin, click "Apply Online" and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.
**NOTE:** You must verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Applicants may combine all like required documents (e.g., all SF-50s) into one or more files and scan for uploading into the application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping like documents into files will simplify the application process. Documents must be in one of the following formats: GIF, JPEG, JPG, PDF, PNG, RTF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). Uploaded documents may not require a password, digital signature, or other encryption to open.
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### Agency contact information
### Sheri Nible
##### Phone
816-926-6173
##### TDD
(800) 735-1966
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sheri.nible@usda.gov
##### Address
Farm Service Agency
2312 East Bannister Road, Mail Stop 8398
Kansas City, MO, 64131
United States
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### Next steps
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 accountto check your application status. We expect to make a final job offer approximately 40 days after the deadline for applications.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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## Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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### Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
* An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency.
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#### Legal and regulatory guidance
* Financial suitability
* Social security number request
* Privacy Act
* Signature and false statements
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517197800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
*Open & closing dates:* 11/26/2018 to 12/07/2018
*Service:* Competitive
*Pay scale & grade:* GS 12 - 13
*Salary:* $75,321 to $116,437 per year
*Appointment type:* Permanent
*Work schedule:* Full-Time
