This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/489149300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Summary
This summer student program is temporary and may not exceed 6 months. However, an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition; the appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds.
This appointmet does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment.
Notification of selection will be made by March 30th.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
01/22/2018 to 01/26/2018
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Salary
$21,121 - $37,630 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 02 - 05
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Locations
MANY vacancies in the following locations:
Additional locations are listed below.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Internships
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
05
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
AG-01-2018-0023
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Control number
489149300
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Duties
The incumbent of this position assists professional and technical staff by performing a variety of policy, outreach, and technical work in support of the work of the office. Performs a variety of clearly defined tasks designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the next generation of agriculture, youth in agriculture, agricultural practices, and the activities of the organization. Provides support and assistance to senior level management in day-to-day operations, such as organizing materials and conducting basic research.
The major duties of the Student Trainee (Agricultural Programs) internship may include, but not limited to the following:
- Providing outreach and partnership building across USDA's large and diverse mission;
- Assist in establishing and implementing innovative and strategic plans to engage the next generation of agriculture, and various USDA stakeholders, including Congress, Governors, mayors, members of the press, and farm and agriculture organizations;
- Assist USDA customers and stakeholders and communicate positively, in a friendly manner;
- Use word processing software and printing equipment to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print a variety of reports and documents.
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
Currently enrolled students or students accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.
- Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
- Registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must meet the full or half-time student enrollment requirement.
- Meet education requirements.
- Complete the Occupational Questionnaire/submit resume/supporting documents.
- You must submit transcripts or proof of enrollment with your application.
- All applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment.
- If selected, you must be able to start on either May 14, May 28 or June 11.
• Must be in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution.
• A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways.
• Enrolled (or accepted) at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution.
• Must be 16 years of age
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you may be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report inquiry.
Qualifications
To qualify for the Student Trainee (Agricultural Programs) internship at the grade levels below, you must possess:
GS-2: High School Diploma or equivalent
GS-3: Completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study
GS-4: Completion of 2 academic years of post-high school study or associates degree
GS-5: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelors degree
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, knowledge, and skills 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
College Transcript: Submit a copy of your college transcript that shows the date your degree was conferred as well as lists all college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit with your application package evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution was appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. Education standards. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process; however, if selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.
All academic degrees or course work must be completed in an educational institution that has obtained accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov/.
Additional information
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-VERIFY' system. Under the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
• Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
• This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
• Additional locations may be added on a case by case basis.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal Service offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at: https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures using category rating. Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of two or three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined based on applicants quality of experience and the extent they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies:
- Knowledge of agricultural customs and practices
- Leadership
- Computer Skills
- Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply Online" button to the right.
To view the application form, visit: https://sec.usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApplication&jobid=B69AF4E2-12A9-4EF0-ABB2-A86D0093E9EE
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal Service offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at: https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
- Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3) work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 4) supervisor's phone number, e-mail address for each work period listed, and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and 5) other qualifications.
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance of enrollment and good academic standing:
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In the form of letters, records, or statements issued from a high school, vocational institution, college or university. The documentation provided must be issued from an authorized source (example: university registrar’s office). AND/OR
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A copy of your most recent transcripts which show your field of study, school name, student's name, current GPA or academic standing, past and current course work, degree program, and major/concentration. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty.
You must submit the documents below if you claim any of the following:
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Veterans, if claiming preference: DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty showing dates of service and type of discharge. Disabled veterans must include VA letter & SF-15 if claiming 10 pt. preference. Current active duty members must submit certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after date the certification is submitted.
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to request this.
To begin, click "Apply Online" and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.
NOTE: You must verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Applicants may combine all like required documents (e.g., all SF-50s) into one or more files and scan for uploading into the application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping like documents into files will simplify the application process. Documents must be in one of the following formats: GIF, JPEG, JPG, PDF, PNG, RTF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). Uploaded documents may not require a password, digital signature, or other encryption to open.
Agency contact information
Nikia Sizer
- Address
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USDA
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250, 20250
USA
Next steps
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login to check your application status.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Additional Locations
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Phoenix, AZ
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Davis, CA
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Denver, CO
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Fort Collins, CO
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Tolland County, CT
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Washington DC, DC
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Dover, DE
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Gainesville, FL
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Athens, GA
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Hilo, HI
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Honolulu, HI
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Des Moines, IA
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Boise, ID
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Champaign, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Indianapolis, IN
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Manhattan, KS
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Salina, KS
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Topeka, KS
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Lexington, KY
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Alexandria, LA
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New Orleans, LA
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Amherst, MA
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Annapolis, MD
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Beltsville, MD
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Bangor, ME
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East Lansing, MI
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Saint Paul, MN
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Columbia, MO
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Kansas City, MO
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Jackson, MS
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Bozeman, MT
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Raleigh, NC
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Bismarck, ND
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Fargo, ND
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Lincoln, NE
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Concord, NH
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Durham, NH
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Hamilton Square, NJ
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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Albuquerque, NM
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Carson City, NV
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Reno, NV
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Syracuse, NY
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Columbus, OH
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Stillwater, OK
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Portland, OR
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Tualatin, OR
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Harrisburg, PA
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San Juan, PR
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Warwick, RI
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Columbia, SC
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Huron, SD
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Nashville, TN
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College Station, TX
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Temple, TX
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Davis County, UT
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Alexandria, VA
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Richmond, VA
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Colchester, VT
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Montpelier, VT
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Olympia, WA
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Spokane, WA
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Madison, WI
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Stevens Point, WI
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Morgantown, WV
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Casper, WY
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Required Documents
The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
- Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3) work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 4) supervisor's phone number, e-mail address for each work period listed, and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and 5) other qualifications.
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance of enrollment and good academic standing:
-
In the form of letters, records, or statements issued from a high school, vocational institution, college or university. The documentation provided must be issued from an authorized source (example: university registrar’s office). AND/OR
-
A copy of your most recent transcripts which show your field of study, school name, student's name, current GPA or academic standing, past and current course work, degree program, and major/concentration. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty.
You must submit the documents below if you claim any of the following:
-
Veterans, if claiming preference: DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty showing dates of service and type of discharge. Disabled veterans must include VA letter & SF-15 if claiming 10 pt. preference. Current active duty members must submit certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after date the certification is submitted.
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to request this.
To begin, click "Apply Online" and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.
NOTE: You must verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Applicants may combine all like required documents (e.g., all SF-50s) into one or more files and scan for uploading into the application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping like documents into files will simplify the application process. Documents must be in one of the following formats: GIF, JPEG, JPG, PDF, PNG, RTF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). Uploaded documents may not require a password, digital signature, or other encryption to open.
Agency contact information
Nikia Sizer
- Address
-
USDA
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250, 20250
USA
Next steps
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login to check your application status.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Additional Locations
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Phoenix, AZ
-
Davis, CA
-
Denver, CO
-
Fort Collins, CO
-
Tolland County, CT
-
Washington DC, DC
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Dover, DE
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Gainesville, FL
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Athens, GA
-
Hilo, HI
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Honolulu, HI
-
Des Moines, IA
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Boise, ID
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Champaign, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Indianapolis, IN
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Manhattan, KS
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Salina, KS
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Topeka, KS
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Lexington, KY
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Alexandria, LA
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New Orleans, LA
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Amherst, MA
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Annapolis, MD
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Beltsville, MD
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Bangor, ME
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East Lansing, MI
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Saint Paul, MN
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Columbia, MO
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Kansas City, MO
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Jackson, MS
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Bozeman, MT
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Raleigh, NC
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Bismarck, ND
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Fargo, ND
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Lincoln, NE
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Concord, NH
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Durham, NH
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Hamilton Square, NJ
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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Albuquerque, NM
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Carson City, NV
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Reno, NV
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Syracuse, NY
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Columbus, OH
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Stillwater, OK
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Portland, OR
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Tualatin, OR
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Harrisburg, PA
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San Juan, PR
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Warwick, RI
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Columbia, SC
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Huron, SD
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Nashville, TN
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College Station, TX
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Temple, TX
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Davis County, UT
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Alexandria, VA
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Richmond, VA
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Colchester, VT
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Montpelier, VT
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Olympia, WA
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Spokane, WA
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Madison, WI
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Stevens Point, WI
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Morgantown, WV
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Casper, WY
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USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. Our vision is to expand economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production sustainability that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve and conserve our Nation's natural resources through restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.
USDA is a great place to start or continue your career. USDA is ranked as one the top 10 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" by the Partnership for Public Service (http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/large). Rankings are based on employee feedback regarding satisfaction with their work experience.
During this internship, you will be a part of some of the most exciting work that is ongoing at USDA, including supporting the next generation of American agriculture. Your work will connect to the vitality or rural America, the health of our lands and natural resources, supporting a healthy and abundant food supply, and the economic development and advancement of our country - not to mention supporting innovative, creative youth across the country.
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Agency contact information
Nikia Sizer
- Address
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USDA
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250, 20250
USA