Agricultural Program Specialist (DETAIL/TEMP PROMOTION NTE 1 YEAR)

Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Services Agency (FSA), Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs (DAFP), Safety Net Division (SND). The incumbent will serve as the program manager of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) with full and independent responsibility for program planning, development, and implementation. Responsibilities Establish and maintain relationships with producers, the trade, and other related groups, both domestic and international, and other divisions and offices of FSA to obtain policy and program recommendations. Provide direction and assistance to State offices with respect to assigned program operations and procedures. The incumbent participates fully with the Division Director in developing and administering the assigned program. The incumbent is also responsible for providing technical direction to the State and headquarters specialists who participate in developing and ...