County Executive Director Trainee

Make a difference in your community and help support farmers, ranchers, and producers as a County Executive Director Trainee with USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA)!

The initial duty station for this position will be in Annapolis, MD as part of the Maryland State FSA Office. Selected candidates will complete a 52-week training program to prepare them to assume a County Executive Director position within the state of Maryland depending on agency needs. 

As a County Executive Director Trainee, you will develop professional skills and experience to prepare you for the County Executive Director role, with responsibilities that will include:

• Carrying out permanent and ad hoc farm bill programs and policies as established by USDA and Congress.
• Providing basic FSA farm loan program services to farmers, ranchers, and producers within assigned counties.
• Supporting crop insurance operations under policies established by the Risk Management Agency (RMA).
• Performing additional farm loan program assignments based on authorities delegated.
• Performing administrative and field activities as needed to accomplish program objectives. 
• Managing resources and directing activities of subordinate staff. 

The District Director, State Executive Director, State Committee, State Training Coordinator, State Office Specialist, and previous program participants will evaluate the trainee's performance at the end of the 52-week period to recommend them for permanent appointment. 

Applications close at 11:59 PM EST on October 9, 2026. 

To apply, you will need to create a USAJOBS account, complete the online application and assessment questionnaire, and submit any required documents. 

Please see the full job announcement on USAJOBS for eligibility and qualification information, as well as further instructions to apply.