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Program Technician

Farm Service Agency - Dodgeville

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Type: Full Time
Posted: 02/04/2010
Deadline to Apply: 02/19/2010

Full-Time Temporary position not to exceed 03/15/2011, or one year from date of hire

Job Summary
Plan, coordinate, and execute office activities and functions in support of multiple farm programs supported by the Iowa County Farm Service Agency (FSA) office, located in Dodgeville, WI.

Duties
Plan, coordinate, and execute office activities and functions pertaining to multiple farm programs related to loans, compliance, disaster assistance, conservation, uninsured crops, Geographic Information Systems, and other farm programs.

Utilize a variety of computer systems to manage producer and program data, compile data and create reports, complete forms, and run automated processes.

Computer/GPS/GIS skills required as well as the ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain and climb storage structures such as grain bins.

Interpret and accurately explain procedures, program regulations, and required form completion to producers. Advise program participants of appeal rights and procedures.

Initiate and calculate program payments. Note discrepancies in program records and take appropriate action to correct errors, obtain missing data, and other reconciliation measures. Maintain office files and protect customer personal information.

Must be able to work independently, with minimal and infrequent supervision. Requires a high degree of initiative and judgment, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and effective written, oral, and interpersonal communications.

Please view the full vacancy announcement for description of major job duties and mandatory application and qualification requirements here.