Key Requirements -You must be a US Citizen or national to apply -Must be a high school graduate or equivalent -Must be 18 years of age or 17 years of age for high school graduates -Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.

DUTIES: This position is located in the Lake/Sanders/Flathead/Lincoln FSA Office in Ronan, MT OR Kalispell, MT.

This position is responsible for: • Carrying out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more of the program areas administered in the office. • Interprets and explains procedures, program regulations and forms to producers and other agency personnel. • Utilizes PC Computer to maintain producer data and process automated program forms. • Uses a high degree of initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assigned tasks and resolving problems encountered.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Qualifications are in accordance with requirements in Handbook 27-PM. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The following are minimum requirements for the possible grade levels of this position. • You may start at the CO-03 level if you have one of the following qualifications: o Successful completion of one year of education above high school in an accredited business, secretarial or technical, junior college, college or university in any field in which high school graduation or the equivalent is a prerequisite may be substituted for experience. OR o Six months general experience of progressively responsible clerical, office work, or equal background in the operations of a farm or ranch that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. • You may start at the CO-04 level if you have one of the following qualifications: o Successful completion of two years of education above high school in an accredited business, secretarial or technical, junior college, college or university in any field in which high school graduation or the equivalent is a prerequisite may be substituted for experience. OR o One year of general experience of progressively responsible clerical, office work, or equal background in the operations of a farm or ranch that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. • You may start at the CO-05 level if you have one of the following qualifications: o Successful completion of four years of education above high school in an accredited business, secretarial or technical, junior college, college or university in any field in which high school graduation or the equivalent is a prerequisite may be substituted for specialized experience. OR o One year specialized experience applying office methods and procedures to provide clerical and limited technical support to any farm or agricultural program.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK:

Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.

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.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

All applicants will be considered based on their education, experience, supervisory appraisal, training, awards and education as it relates to the qualification requirements for this position.

BENEFITS:

Temporary employees who are expected to work full-time for at least 90 days are eligible to enroll in F HB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) Health Insurance, and are eligible for annual and sick leave.

OTHER INFORMATION:

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please read all the instructions before you begin.

To apply for this position, you must submit a COMPLETE Application Package. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. A Complete Package includes the following:

1. Your resume must contain the following information:
   1. It must identify the position for which you are applying.
   2. Your personal and contact information.
   3. Your education.
   4. Your work experience.
   5. Any other qualifications you wish to be considered.

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``` 2. College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, you must 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. If selected for the position, an official transcript will then be required before employment can begin.

To ensure that your application includes all required information you can use optional form FSA-675, Application for County Office Employment, in place of, or in addition to, your resume. Feel free to submit both. This form is available at the FSA office or online at: www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/fsaform675.pdf

Applications are not screened for required documents before determining minimum qualifications. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that all required documents are received in the office by the close of business on or before the closing date of this announcement.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further considerations and possible interview. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Before being hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application/resume. You must answer all questions truthfully and completely. A false statement on any part of your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for terminating your employment after you begin work.

Direct questions regarding this announcement to Jessica S. Gibbs at 406-676-2811 Ext. 104 or jessica.s.gibbs@usda.gov

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS TO:

IN PERSON: Lake County FSA Office

64352 Highway 93

Ronan, MT 59864

VIA US MAIL: Lake County FSA Office

64352 Highway 93

Ronan, MT 59864

VIA E-MAIL: jessica.s.gibbs@usda.gov

VIA FAX: 855-575-2498

USDA prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family status.