p>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, 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: OR.
- One year of general work experience in support of projects, programs, or assignments providing a essential knowledge of agricultural operations, agricultural management, governmental programs, or related office and customer service functions that indicate the ability to: analyze problems, gather relevant data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; resolve conflict; communicate effectively both orally and in writing: OR.