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Director's
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Introduction and Eligibility Requirements
Application Guidelines, Travel and Housing Information, and Benefits and Subsidies
Experience and Education Qualifying Factors
Additional Information
Mission Areas, Agency, and Internship Information
Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services
Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
Marketing and Regulatory Programs
Natural Resources and Environment
Rural Development
USDA's mission is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and related issues based upon sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. We work hard to ensure that our programs, policies, and advice meet the needs of the American people in the areas of nutrition, rural home ownership, natural resources conservation, national forest management, and quality standards for agricultural products.
The Summer Intern Program (SIP), a paid internship, is a great strategic way of bringing passionate and vibrant young minds into the Federal workforce to accomplish our mission. It is also a wonderful tool to recruit young people to USDA's highly-skilled diverse workforce for the summer months. The SIP not only allows students to demonstrate their creativity, but gives them valuable work experience for future employment opportunities at USDA.
If you are selected for a SIP position in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, you will have access to the National Mall, which is adjacent to the National Monument and historic museums. Most importantly, you will spend the summer months at USDA gaining a myriad of educational experience while being exposed to an assortment of activities to enhance your development:
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Intern Forums - where you will meet the Secretary of Agriculture's sub-cabinet officials and discuss important issues of the day.
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Scheduled Tours - Capitol Hill, USDA National Arboretum, and the Agriculture Research Service Visitor Center (USDA's Farm).
II. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you must be:
A U.S. citizen;
A. HOW TO APPLY:
Students may submit a resume or Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612). The OF-612 is available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp . Students must submit a separate Resume Cover Sheet, a resume or OF-612, and an official college or university transcript of completed courses for each position for which they are applying.
B. OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:
Students claiming veteran preference must submit a DD-214.
C. WHERE TO APPLY:
RESUME COVER SHEET, A RESUME OR OF-612, AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT should be mailed or faxed to the appropriate MAILING ADDRESS listed at the bottom of each announcement. However, for vacancy announcements listed in Foreign Agricultural Service, please apply online at www.usajobs.com . The deadline on each vacancy announcement is listed.
IV. TRAVEL AND HOUSING
Transportation and housing subsidies may be provided to the students selected depending on available funding and need. Individual students will be notified by the selecting official if they will receive subsidies.
V. BENEFITS AND SUBSIDIES
If you are selected for a SIP position, you may also be entitled to receive the following benefits and subsidies:
VI. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFYING FACTORS
Students must be enrolled in a qualified education program. Generally, the following qualification requirements for the GS-2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 grade levels apply:
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GS-2 |
3 Months |
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High School graduation or equivalent |
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GS-3 |
6 Months |
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1 year above high school with courses related to the occupation, if required. (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours = 1 year) |
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GS-4 |
1 year |
None |
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2 years above high school with courses related to the occupation, if required. (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours = 2 years) |
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GS-5 |
None
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1 year at least equivalent to GS-4 |
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4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses, related to the occupation, if required. (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours = 4 years) |
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GS-7 |
None
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1 year at least equivalent to GS-5 |
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1 full year of graduate education directly related to the work to be performed or superior academic achievement. (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours = 1 year) |
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Superior academic achievement is based on 1) class standing, 2) grade point average, or 3) honor society membership.
3) Honor Society Membership - A student can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed in the Association of College Honor Societies.
VII. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For questions about SIP, please contact the individual named on the position announcement
or Marilyn Jenkins, Departmental Student Program Manager, at (202) 720-7168 or Marilyn.Jenkins@usda.gov .
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
2008 SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM
RESUME COVER SHEET
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PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF THIS FORM WITH EACH RESUME/APPLICATION |
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| Job Number: ________________________________________________ | |
| Name: ______________________________________________________ |
Social Security Number: ___________________________ |
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Address: __________________________________________________ |
Phone: (Home) _________ |
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(After April 15, 2008)
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(Work) __________ |
| _____________________________________________________ | (Cell) ___________ |
| School: _____________________________________________________ | Major: ___________________________________________ |
| Total Credits Earned: (Quarter) _____ (Semester) _____ | Classification: ____________________________________ |
| (College transcript must be attached - student copy accepted) | (Graduate Student, Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman) |
| Number of Credits in Progress: ________________________________ | Expected Graduation Date: ________________________ |
Work Experience
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Position title: ______________________________________________________ Date (From/To): ____________________________________________________ Employer's name: __________________________________________________ Employer's address: ________________________________________________ Supervisor's name and phone number: _______________________________
Position title: ______________________________________________________ Date (From/To): ____________________________________________________ Employer's name: __________________________________________________ Employer's address: ________________________________________________ Supervisor's name and phone number: _______________________________
Position title: ______________________________________________________ Date (From/To): ____________________________________________________ Employer's name: __________________________________________________ Employer's address: ________________________________________________ Supervisor's name and phone number: _______________________________ |
REFERENCES WILL BE CONTACTED
General Information
| Are you a U.S. citizen? | No [ ] | Yes [ ] |
| Do you claim veteran's preference? |
No [ ] |
Yes [ ] (You must attach your DD-214) |
Signature: Date: ___________________
(Original signature is required for each resume cover sheet submitted)
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Agency Use Only: Date Received: ______________________ Grade:____________ Date Selected:_______________________ # of Apps: |
The SIP also supports the Work Force Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities. For more information, please contact Terry Thir, USDA Disability Program Manager at (202) 720-1146 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TTY), or (202) 690-2345 (fax), or Terry.Thir@usda.gov
(e-mail) about opportunities under WRP.
Because of the large volume of applications, only the individuals selected
for a position will receive notification by May 2008. Additional positions may be announced for the summer. Please contact USDA's Student
Educational Employment Program Managers who are listed on the Internet
at http://www.usda.gov/da/employ/StudentProgramManagers.htm for information about these positions.
FARM AND FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
Farm Service Agency
The mission of the Farm Service Agency is to ensure a healthy and abundant supply of food and fiber while conserving our land, water and wildlife, and deliver services efficiently in order to protect the economic security of American farmers.
Foreign Agricultural Service
The mission of the Foreign Agricultural Service is to advance interests of the agricultural community and the general public by working to develop and expand foreign markets for U.S. food and agricultural products.
Risk Management Agency
The Risk Management Agency provides and supports cost-effective means of managing risk for agricultural producers in order to improve the economic stability of agriculture.
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Farm Service Agency |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-HQ-SUM-08-01 Computer Clerk/Assistant, GS-334-3/4/5/7 ($11.59-$18.04/hour - Salary may increase due to General Schedule increase for FY 2008) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Washington, DC MAJOR DUTIES: Duties may include assisting senior specialists with Internet/Intranet server maintenance, web page development, IT customer support, using and troubleshooting software and assistance with other IT projects as needed. Assignments may also include: Database management and spreadsheet manipulation and use of basic and intermediate IT programs; Utilizing geodatabases, shapefiles, satellite imagery and maps helpful for some positions.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[ X ] Access to public transportation [ ] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Information Technology/Computer Science, Oracle Database Administration, experience with remote sensing methods, relational databases and web publishing. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-HQ-SUM-08-02 Accounting Clerk/Assistant, GS-503-3/4/5/7 Budget Clerk/Assistant, GS-561-3/4/5/7 ($11.59-$18.04/hour - Salary may increase due to General Schedule increase for FY 2008) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Washington, DC. (Accounting offices located in Alexandria, VA)
MAJOR DUTIES: Provides assistance to senior level specialists in carrying out day-to-day activities. May assist senior level specialists with activities and work associated with the Federal budget planning and execution process. Tabulates or posts data from source documents to work sheets or spread sheets or other records. May perform limited data collection and analysis pertaining to specific projects. May be assigned special projects related to discipline. May perform routine accounting and auditing assignments and projects.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[ X ] Access to public transportation [ ] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Accounting, Finance, Business Management. Computer/word processing skills required. |
OPENING DATE: December 26, 2007CLOSING DATE: March 14, 2008
MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: USDA-FSA-HRD/DOB Mail Stop 0596 ATTN: Summer Intern Program 1400 Independence Ave, S.W. Washington, DC, 20250-0596 CONTACT: C. Mondina Jolley, (202) 401-0515 NOTE: A limited number of positions will be available. Only selectees will be notified. Housing subsidies may be authorized for out-of-state selectees. No transportation expenses will be authorized. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-HQ-SUM-08-03 Program Clerk/Assistant, GS-303-3/4/5/7 Management Clerk/Assistant, GS-344-3/4/5/7 ($11.59-$18.04/hour - Salary may increase due to General Schedule increase for FY 2008) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Washington, DC MAJOR DUTIES: Provides assistance to senior level specialists in planning, developing, and evaluating policy and program initiatives. May coordinate meetings and focus groups; developing presentations; and compiling reports. May assist in the development of charts, and draft letters.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[ X ] Access to public transportation [ ] Vehicle Required
DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Knowledge and skill in the application of ESRI ArcGIS 8.3 products desirable. Students majoring in Agriculture, Business Management, Economics, Finance, or related disciplines. Computer/word processing skills required. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-HQ-SUM-08-04 Administrative Support Clerk, GS-303-3/4/5/7 ($11.59-$18.04/hour - Salary may increase due to General Schedule increase for FY 2008) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Washington, DC MAJOR DUTIES: Provides assistance to office staff associated with the operation of the office. Assignments may include gathering and consolidating data; typing correspondence, records or reports; and copying materials, and performing receptionist duties.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[ X ] Access to public transportation [ ] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: No required major; applicants for GS-4 and above must be able to type 40 wpm. Computer/word processing skills required. |
OPENING DATE: December 26, 2007CLOSING DATE: March 14, 2008
MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: USDA-FSA-HRD/DOB Mail Stop 0596 ATTN: Summer Intern Program 1400 Independence Ave, S.W. Washington, DC, 20250-0596 CONTACT: C. Mondina Jolley, (202) 401-0515 NOTE: A limited number of positions will be available. Only selectees will be notified.
Housing subsidies may be authorized for out-of-state selectees. No transportation expenses will be authorized. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-STATES-2008 Program Clerk/Technician (multiple positions), GS-303-3/4/5/7 (Salary may vary depending upon geographical location) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), State/County Office nationwide. Exact location to be determined at later date. Not all States will have a position available. Applicants MUST indicate the State(s) they are interested in, and submit separate application(s) for each State desired. MAJOR DUTIES: Provide assistance to senior specialists in day-to-day activities of State and county office operations that includes clerical support, office management, providing service to farmers and/or ranchers for loan processing and servicing, or administering farm programs.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[ ] Access to public transportation [ X ] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Economics, Finance, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Management, or Marketing; computer skills required. Knowledge and skill in the application of ESRI ArcGIS 8.3 products desirable. Computer/word processing skills required. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-KC-MSD-2008 Clerk/Assistant , GS-303-2/3/4/5/7 (Salary may vary depending upon geographical location) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Kansas City Management Services Division, Kansas City, Missouri
MAJOR DUTIES: Provide assistance to senior level specialists in carrying out day-today activities that include various clerical and administrative support, office management, and word processing; provide assistance with accounting data or computer projects; and/or assist on special projects.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[X ] Access to public transportation [ ] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Agribusiness, Business Management, Property Management, Realty, Logistics, Space Utilization, Customer Service and computer skills required. |
OPENING DATE: December 26, 2007CLOSING DATE: March 14, 2008
MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 ATTN: Carleen Dempsey PHONE: 816-823-2003 FAX: 816-449-5802
NOTE: A limited number of positions will be available. Only selectees will be notified. Housing subsidies may be authorized for out-of-state selectees. No transportation expenses will be authorized. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-KCHRO-2008 Personnel Assistant, GS-203-2/3/4/5/7 (Salary may vary depending upon geographical location) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Kansas City Human Resources Office, Kansas City, Missouri
WORK BACKGROUND: Experience that involves applying office methods to provide clerical support to a human resources office. In addition, experience that demonstrates knowledge of grammar and punctuation to prepare correspondence, memorandums, and other documents utilizing word processing and other automated systems i.e., Excel.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[X ] Access to public transportation [ ] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Human resources, public administration, political science, business administration, psychology or education. Computer/word processing skills required. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-KCITSD-2008 Computer Clerk/Assistant, GS-335-2/3/4/5/7 (Salary may vary depending upon geographical location) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Kansas City Information Technology Services Division (KCITSD), Kansas City, Missouri
MAJOR DUTIES: Assist senior level specialist in design of software applications to meet business or scientific requirements or the Business Case Management practices for justifying and managing automated systems.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[X ] Access to public transportation [ ] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Computer Information Sciences (or equivalent) majors with coursework or experience in using software development tools like JAVA, WebSphere, Object Oriented Design and Programming, Relational Database Design, Network Design, Windows Operating System environment, Unix Operating Environment, GIS applications, etc. |
OPENING DATE: December 26, 2007CLOSING DATE: March 14, 2008
MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 ATTN: Carleen Dempsey PHONE: 816-823-2003 FAX: 816-449-5802
NOTE: A limited number of positions will be available. Only selectees will be notified. Housing subsidies may be authorized for out-of-state selectees. No transportation expenses will be authorized. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-STL-FMD-2008 Accounting Clerk/Technician, GS-525-2/3/4/5/7 Financial Clerk/Assistant, GS-503-2/3/4/5/7 (Salary may vary depending upon geographical location) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Farm Loan Operations Office, St. Louis, Missouri
MAJOR DUTIES: Provides assistance to senior level accountants in carrying out day-to-day activities which includes various word processing and excel spreadsheet tasks; provides assistance with accounting data or computer projects and/or assists on special projects. Microsoft Office computer skills required.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[X ] Access to public transportation [ ] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Finance, Accounting, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or Business Management. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-KC-FMD-2008 Accounting Clerk/Technician, GS-525-2/3/4/5/7 Financial Clerk/Assistant, GS-503-2/3/4/5/7 (Salary may vary depending upon geographical location) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Kansas City Financial Management Division, Kansas City, Missouri
MAJOR DUTIES: Assist the Financial Services Centers staff in various areas of financial and clerical activity to include review, analysis and tracking of financial data as it processes through the accounting systems. Incumbent may also be involved in updating and filing (manual or electronic) the Centers records supporting the business of the organization. Microsoft Office computer skills required.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[ X] Access to public transportation [ ] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Finance, Accounting, Agribusiness, or Business Management. |
OPENING DATE: December 26, 2007CLOSING DATE: March 14, 2008
MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 ATTN: Carleen Dempsey PHONE: 816-823-2003 FAX: 816-449-5802
NOTE: A limited number of positions will be available. Only selectees will be notified.
Housing subsidies may be authorized for out-of-state selectees. No transportation expenses will be authorized. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FSA-KCCO-2008 Clerk/Assistant, GS-303-2/3/4/5/7 (Salary may vary depending upon geographical location) LOCATION: USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO), Kansas City, Missouri
MAJOR DUTIES: Provide assistance to senior level specialists in carrying out day-today activities that include various clerical and administrative support, office management, and word processing; provide assistance with accounting data or computer projects; and/or assist on special projects.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[X ] Access to public transportation [ ] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Agribusiness, Business Management, Property Management, Realty, Logistics, Space Utilization, Customer Service and computer skills required. |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RMA-KC-SUM-08-03 Risk Management Clerk/Assistant, GS-1101-2/3/4/5/7 ($8.96-$15.21 - Salary may increase due to General Schedule increase for FY 2008) LOCATION: USDA, Risk Management Agency (RMA), Kansas City, Missouri
MAJOR DUTIES: Provides assistance to senior level specialist in analyzing insurance policies and procedures, assists in conducting detailed analysis of producers yield records, and works with our regional offices and approved insurance providers to determine the validity of the producers submitted yields in order to determine if they qualify for exceptions to the maximum yield edit process.
Please list work experience dates (MO/DAY/YR to MO/DAY/YR) and number of hours worked per week. Work experience will not be credited without this information.
[ ] Access to public transportation [ X] Vehicle Required DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Agricultural Journalism, Agricultural Economics, Mathematics. Computer/word processing skills desirable. |
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OPENING DATE: December 26, 2007CLOSING DATE: March 14, 2008
MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 ATTN: Carleen Dempsey PHONE: 816-823-2003 FAX: 816-449-5802
NOTE: A limited number of positions will be available. Only selectees will be notified. Housing subsidies may be authorized for out-of-state selectees. No transportation expenses will be authorized. |
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Foreign Agricultural Service |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: UF158984NS Economic Assistant (Multiple Positions), GS-119-4/7 ($13.01-$18.04/hour - Salary may increase due to General Schedule increase for FY 2008)
LOCATION: USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service, Washington, DC 20250
MAJOR DUTIES: Develop information and data on production, prices, utilization, trade and consumption of agricultural products. Compilation and analysis of, but not limited to, global economic information, financial data, international legal and banking systems, etc. Consolidate and summarize information supplied by various sources. Prepare charts and tabulations of material, develop statistical and other type reports for use by economists in their professional analyses and considerations, and develop simple text material to explain data compiled. Database management and spreadsheet manipulation and use of basic IT programs.
[X] Access to Public Transportation [ ] Vehicle Required
DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Economics/Finance/Business Administration/Agri-Business.
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: UF158985NS Agricultural Marketing Assistant (Multiple Positions), GS-1199-4/7 ($13.01-$18.04/hour - Salary may increase due to General Schedule increase for FY 2008)
LOCATION: USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service, Washington, DC 20250
MAJOR DUTIES: Assists professional staff by performing the less difficult research duties relative to the assembly, analysis, interpretation and preparation of data and reports for use by trade projects specialist and others in FAS. Drafts reports, proposals and plans which relates to the objective of the project. Under close guidance, reviews programs and evaluates reports to determine the extent to which marketing plans were carried out, agreed upon goals that were reached, the reasons for successes or failures, lessons learned from these experiences, and their possible application to present and future projects.
[X] Access to Public Transportation [ ] Vehicle Required
DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Agricultural Marketing/Marketing/Business Administration
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OPENING DATE: December 26, 2007 CLOSING DATE: February 11, 2008
FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND TO APPLY ON-LINE, PLEASE VISIT FAS ON THE WEB AT: WWW.USAJOBS.COM
For more information, please contact: Nikia Sizer, Phone: (202) 401-0176, Fax (202) 205-9017 |
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Foreign Agricultural Service |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: UF158986NS International Trade Assistant (Multiple Positions) GS-1199-4/7 ($13.01-$18.04/hour - Salary may increase due to General Schedule increase for FY 2008)
LOCATION: USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service, Washington, DC 20250
MAJOR DUTIES: Assist senior specialists in: 1) developing programs involving international trade and marketing 2) developing policy responses to foreign regulatory actions and 3) providing advisory services to foreign producers, importers, exporters, and processors on agricultural marketing and/or trade policies, practices, and programs. Experience using analytical methods to select, organize, and evaluate data and information and develop preliminary conclusion. Experience writing internal program-related material. Database management and spreadsheet manipulation and use of basic IT programs.
[X] Access to Public Transportation [ ] Vehicle Required
DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Agricultural Economics/International Trade Policy/Food Science |
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POSITION AND SALARY: ANNOUNCEMENT NO: UF158987NS Management Assistant (Multiple Positions), GS-344-4/7 ($13.01-$18.04/hour - Salary may increase due to General Schedule increase for FY 2008 )
LOCATION: USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service, Washington, DC 20250
MAJOR DUTIES: Assistants receive varied assignments in support of management and program analysis. Duties could include: gathering a variety of program operational data in such areas as workload, work force utilization, industry conditions, trade capacity building and technical assistance programs, maintaining tracking and logging systems and case files related to resources management, inspection, and enforcement activity, analyzing data and other administrative duties as needed. Database management and spreadsheet manipulation and use of basic IT programs.
[X] Access to Public Transportation [ ] Vehicle Required
DESIRED MAJOR/COURSE WORK: Business Administration, General studies, Computer Science, analytical and customer service skills. |
