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FLATTER INC

Project Manager

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Summary/Objective The Project Manager - Team Lead provides functional leadership and on-site supervision for USDA Rural Development (RD) Program support operations in St. Louis, Missouri. This role ...

Eurofins

Grain Inspector - Part-Time

Saint Joseph, MO · On-site

$16/hr

... Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing ... Stay up to date on USDA grain standards and emerging agricultural trends * Contribute to a ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for usda rural development in Missouri is $101,020.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a USDA Rural Development?

A USDA Rural Development job involves working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support economic growth and improve the quality of life in rural communities. Employees may work in areas like housing, business development, utilities, and community infrastructure. Roles can include loan and grant administration, policy development, and program implementation to assist rural residents and businesses. These positions often require knowledge of federal programs, financial management, and rural issues.

What are some typical responsibilities of a USDA Rural Development professional?

USDA Rural Development professionals are typically responsible for evaluating and processing loan and grant applications, providing technical assistance to rural communities, and monitoring project implementation to ensure compliance with federal guidelines. They often work closely with local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses to identify community needs and develop tailored solutions. Additionally, they may participate in outreach initiatives and stakeholder meetings to promote available programs and resources. This role requires balancing administrative duties with hands-on community engagement to effectively support sustainable rural development.

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To thrive in USDA Rural Development roles, you need a strong foundation in community development, project management, and financial analysis, often supported by a degree in public administration, agriculture, business, or a related field. Familiarity with federal grants management systems, USDA programs, and compliance regulations is highly beneficial. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication are key to building partnerships with rural communities and stakeholders. These competencies are essential for advancing sustainable rural growth projects and ensuring federal resources are used effectively and compliantly.

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Infographic showing various Usda Rural Development job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,020 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Supervisory Accountant

Agriculture, Rural Development

Saint Louis, MO • On-site, Remote

$128K - $167K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Oversees multiple employees in the Guaranteed Commercial Branch and provides strategic leadership.

  • Plans work, sets priorities, and prepares schedules for loan servicing and management reporting activities.

  • Develops performance standards, evaluates work performance, and provides guidance to subordinates.

Job description

Summary
This position is located at the One Metropolitan Square Building in St. Louis, MO.
The incumbent serves as a Branch Chief in Guaranteed Commercial Branch, in the Guaranteed Loan Division, under Customer Loan Servicing Directorate. Oversees multiple graded, multi-series employee in their branch and provides strategic leadership and clear guidance to provide exemplary customer service to all levels of customers.
This vacancy announcement is open to current Rural Development Employees only
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Duties
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  • Serves as a Branch Chief in Guaranteed Commercial Branch. Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities. Plans work to be accomplished; sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
  • Develops performance standards; evaluates work performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel and/or instructions to employees on both work and administrative matters; interviews candidates for positions.
  • Mastery of governmental accounting principles and standards, Treasury regulations, and USDA, OMB and Government Accountability Office (GAO) guidelines and federal regulations.
  • Advanced knowledge of management analysis techniques not only to effectively carry out programs and objectives, but to propose and develop new components of Rural Development's accounting operations.
  • Knowledge of the Congressional funding process and regulations to fully participate in the development and operation of accounting, loan servicing, loss mitigation, depreciation and other accounting procedures.
  • Performs the scheduling, review, verification, and distribution of loan servicing programs, management reports on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual basis.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
  • Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
  • As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and education (transcripts must be attached), as defined below.
Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
GS-14: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, or it's non-federal equivalent.
Specialized experience is defined as performing the full range of supervisory functions; plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates loan servicing and management reporting activities related to the development, maintenance, and operation of the detail accounting system for RD's guaranteed loan portfolio including Business Programs, Community Programs, Water & Environmental Programs, and the Multi-Family Housing Program; executing in areas of financial and accounting management; creating reports on, and reviewing payment application data from a loan and grant portfolio and oversees the review of transaction reports for accuracy; ensuring staff has the tools, training, feedback, priorities, and automation support needed to accomplish workload; managing strategic planning initiatives to forecast goals, deliverables, and initiatives for the organization; utilizing a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve organizational and mission effectiveness and/or improve complex management and accounting processes.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-14 level.
NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0510 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Accounting Series 0510
Individual Occupational Requirements
Basic Requirements
  1. Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")
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  2. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
    1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
    2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
    3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a ) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Additional information
  • Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), & Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
  • If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.
  • Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
  • This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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