Agricultural Program Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Farm Service Agency, Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs (DAFP), Price Support Division. The incumbent of this position serves as an Agricultural Program Specialist with the primary responsibility of delivering and administering policies, procedures, and automated systems for programs assigned to DAFP. Responsibilities Provide national focal point for handling requests for interpretations, changes, and modifications in assigned program areas. Provide direction and assistance to State offices with respect to assigned program operations and procedures. 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. Direct the assembly and dissemination of automated systems and related procedures for assigned programs administered by the Division as well as by other FSA staffs and USDA agencies as assigne...