COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

About the opportunity

The Farm Service Agency is seeking a County Executive Director to direct and manage program and administrative operations for one or more counties. Responsibilities include carrying out permanent and ad hoc farm bill programs and policies established by the USDA, managing crop insurance operations under the Risk Management Agency, performing farm loan program assignments, conducting office and field activities, and directing the activities of subordinate staff. This position is employed by the local Farm Service Agency committee and operates as a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $50,460 to $116,362 per year (CO pay plan)

Who can apply?

• Open to Farm Service Agency permanent GS and CO employees within the state of Mississippi only.
• Must meet specialized experience or education requirements corresponding to the CO-07, CO-09, CO-11, or CO-12 grade levels by the closing date.
• May start at CO-07 with one full year of graduate education, Superior Academic Achievement (bachelor's degree with a 3.0+ GPA or upper third class standing), one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-5/GS-5, six months of experience as a CED or CEDT at CO-5, or a combination of education and experience.
• May start at CO-09 with a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-7/GS-7, or a combination of education and experience.
• May start at CO-11 with one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-9/GS-9 (such as supervisory experience in an FSA supervisory, CEDT, or Program Analyst in Charge position).
• May start at CO-12 with one year of specialized experience equivalent to CO-11/GS-11.

Required documents

• Resume (maximum 2 pages) including personal information, detailed work experience with titles, start and end dates (month/year), work schedule, hours worked per week, and Federal/FSA title and grade if applicable
• College transcripts if qualifying based on education (unofficial copy accepted at application, official transcripts required if selected; foreign education must include an accreditation equivalency evaluation)
• Performance Appraisal (most recent signed) or a statement explaining why one is not available (encouraged for current/former federal and FSA county employees)
• SF-50 (most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent showing position title, series, grade, and salary) for current and former federal and FSA county employees

When to apply

• Date posted: September 4, 2026
• Application closing date: September 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

How to apply

• Read the entire job announcement and instructions carefully.
• Click 'Apply Online' on USAJOBS to complete the Assessment Questionnaire.
• Attach your resume and all required supporting documents.
• Verify that documents uploaded from USAJOBS successfully transfer into the Agency's staffing system.
• Save or print your completed application and a screen print of your uploaded documents for your records.

Additional information

• Veterans' preference does not apply since this position is advertised under Title 7 authorities.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position.
• Locations include Booneville, Mississippi and Greenwood, Mississippi.