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Outreach Coordinator
Farm Service Agency
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Harrisburg, PA
Posted Date
4/18/2024
Description
This position is located in the Farm Service Agency, Pennsylvania State Office, Office of the State Executive Director, located in Harrisburg, Dauphin county, Pennsylvania.
The selectee is a key member of the State Executive Director's staff responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the outreach programs.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date 05/02/2024 of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
For the GS-9 level:
Two 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree (i.e., LLB, JD, LLM, PhD, etc.), from an accredited college or university with a major in human resources, social or behavioral sciences, or in such fields as business or public administration, political science, government, management, journalism, marketing, public affairs, or other fields related to the position such as agriculture, agricultural economics, farm, livestock, ranch management, or rural sociology;
OR
One full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as basic knowledge of and skill in applying outreach regulations, policies, and procedures to assist in identifying barriers and assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural outreach efforts. In addition, basic knowledge of agriculture, and financial programs for minority and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers;
OR
A combination of education and experience as listed above.
For the GS-11 level:
Three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree (i.e., LLM, etc.) from an accredited college or university in human resources, social or behavioral sciences, or in such fields as business or public administration, political science, government, management, journalism, marketing, public affairs, or other fields related to the position such as agriculture, agricultural economics, farm, livestock, ranch management, or rural sociology;
OR
Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying outreach policies and procedures to implement, review, and evaluate agricultural outreach initiatives as well as identify barriers and recommend actions to remove such barriers. In addition, knowledge of the economic and social problems of farmers and of the agricultural programs and services available to meet those needs;
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A combination of education and experience as listed above.
For the GS-12 level:
One full-time year of specialized public outreach experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience that demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying public affairs, outreach, policies, and precedents to formulate, implement, and evaluate an effective agricultural outreach and public affairs program including comprehensive public awareness and marketing campaigns using a broad array of communications techniques and delivery methods. In addition, knowledge of the economic and social problems of farmers and of the agricultural programs and services available to meet those needs.
Time in grade:
Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp
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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.
Salary
61,136.00 - 115,253.00 Annual
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