Program Support Specialist

Duties:

Work closely with staff within the team to delivers Farm Bill programs to producers

• Incumbent reviews accuracy of documentation, compliance with regulations, and justification of vouchers, invoices, claims, statements, and miscellaneous paperwork associated with program contracts; reviews/uploads program information into applicable database; and forwards completed document to financial management staff for payment. 40%
• Assemble contract folders according to program guidelines; review practice components to financial cost data; identify discrepancies to be fix prior to payment obligation. 25%
• Compile supporting documents to validate payment requests, ensure that payment requests comply with contract provisions and are within spending limits prior to submission of payment 15%
• Track contract activities for progress and spot checking; compile findings into reports 10%
• Serve as “backup” for reception, mailing, and record management. Assist with processing forms, maintaining program files, facilitate re-organization of all field office files to meet established protocol and maintain ledgers for training, and workload/program contracts 10%

Locations:

• Duluth | AMN1-025 | 
• Crookston | AMN1-026 | 
• Bemidji | AMN1-027 | 

Qualifications:

• Must be 55 or older to qualify
• Adept in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and background check required

Key Responsibilities:

• Support NRCS staff with delivery of Farm Bill programs
• Review documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Track contract activities, payments, and prepare reports
• Assist with reception, mail, and file management