What does a county program technician do?

A county program technician works in a governmental Farm Service Agency (FSA) program office and provides customer and administrative support. As a county program technician, you work with FSA programs that deal with agricultural issues such as conservation and crop disasters. Your duties include maintaining sensitive documents, answering customer inquiries and explaining program procedures, and processing payments. You may also screen customers to determine eligibility for FSA programs. To pursue a career as a county program technician, you typically need at least a high school diploma or GED certificate and prior work experience in a similar role. Employers also require candidates to pass a background investigation and be a United States citizen or national. Additional qualifications include excellent computer, interpersonal, and clerical skills.