Agricultural Program Specialist U.S. Department of AgricultureAgricultural Program SpecialistPhoenix, AZ$74,678–$116,362 / yearSpecialized experience is defined as: experience which demonstrates knowledge of the laws and regulations governing agricultural stabilization and conservation programs to assist in applying national policies and objectives at the State level; Understanding of farming practices and customs in the United States, and of the economic needs of farm communities at the State level; Experience working with representatives of public organizations, farmers' associations, and others, to interpret agricultural regulations, programs, and policies affecting them. Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP or RPL priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
Supervisory Loan Specialist Agricultural U.S. Department of AgricultureSupervisory Loan Specialist AgriculturalPhoenix, AZ$106,437–$154,280 / yearSurplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330. Experience may have been gained in such work as reviewing and passing upon applications for agricultural, commercial, bank or mortgage loans; servicing a loan portfolio of a bank or other loan association; performing financial analysis of commercial concerns for investment purposes; appraising real estate to determine property valuation; or similar work.
NewRange and Agricultural Program Manager - Conservation Lands & Resources Pima CountyRange and Agricultural Program Manager - Conservation Lands & ResourcesTucson, ArizonaMinimum four (4) years experience administering multiple livestock grazing and/or farm property leases, including: developing and maintaining positive working relationships with ranchers and farmers and conducting field visits to monitor compliance with lease agreements, coordinating annual meetings and developing ranch and farm management plans, processing billing questionnaires, invoices, and payments with County, State, and federal agencies; renewing Ranch Management Agreements, Farm Management Agreements, and associated caretaking agreements, renewing state and federal land leases and subleases, and preparing Rights of Entry and Special Use Permits for authorized activities on County lands. Minimum four (4) years experience in rangeland ecological monitoring, including: coordinating and conducting rangeland trend, condition, utilization, health, and inventory monitoring with ranches, agencies, and partners, managing and analyzing monitoring data, preparing reports and data summaries, and using Vegetation GIS System software for field data collection, quality control, and analysis, developing GIS and online GIS maps to support data collection and analysis, and using remote sensing and other technology to support rangeland management decisions.
Animal Health Technician Mounted Patrol Inspector U.S. Department of AgricultureAnimal Health Technician Mounted Patrol InspectorCochise County, AZ$50,460–$76,476 / yearQualifying graduate courses include: agribusiness, agricultural chemistry, agricultural development, agricultural economics, agricultural education, animal breeding, animal genetics, animal health, animal nutrition, animal physiology, animal products, animal reproduction, animal science, animal toxicology, animal welfare, biological and agricultural engineering, beef cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management, feeding management, meat science, physiology of lactation, poultry science, ruminant nutrition, swine production, and wildlife and fisheries sciences. Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), last performance appraisal that is at least fully successful or its equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
NewCounty Program Analyst U.S. Department of AgricultureCounty Program AnalystHolbrook, AZ$40,736–$80,243 / yearSuperior Academic Achievement: A bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university with either: grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale; 3.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale for required courses completed in a major field of study during the last two years of undergraduate study; class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision of the college; membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College Honor Societies, excluding freshman honor societies. Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date in the announcement, including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified below: You may start at the CO-05 level if you have one of the following qualifications: 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 or bachelor's degree from such an accredited college or university.