About this opportunity
USDA lists this Agricultural Program Specialist opportunity in athens, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DutiesThis position includes a direct supervisory component. Typical responsibilities include assigning and reviewing work; approving leave; developing performance standards and evaluating employee performance.Recommends revision of program or operational policies to improve services or operational efficiency.Develops and maintains contacts with general public for the programs and their objectives.Facilitates and promotes teamwork and leverages a team approach to addressing work processes and problems.Identifies others' skill deficits and developmental needs to help give them direction on how to improve at work.Provides direction and helps define priorities for others while guiding and motivating them to achieve a common goal.Provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate staff on implementation of farm program policies and regulations.Plans, develops, and manages the public information programs.Advises county committees concerning program policies and procedures.Assures the necessary training and instructional actual operation of new or revised programs.Coordinates with others as necessary, including the Regional Information Coordinator to gather and develop informational materials and arrange for dissemination through appropriate media.Assists the SED in carrying out the provisions of the county Internal Review Program.Ensures appropriate actions are taken to correct identified deficiencies in program administration and servicing.Makes preliminary studies of alleged program violations and makes recommendations for disposition.Develops state notices, handbook supplements, and instructions and forms for use by County Offices in administering assigned farm programs.Prepares appeal decisions, documenting agricultural farm program policies and regulations and which recommend necessary legal or administration actions as appropriate.
Worksite address
athens, GA, 30601, US
Who can apply
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