Desirable Credentials Minimum requirements include B.S. degree with at least 15 semester credits of math and statistics, of which 6 must be in statistics, plus 9 additional semester credits in other physical or social sciences. Training or experience in agriculture is desirable.
	Starting Salary Government grade level and starting salary will depend on experience, education, and grade point average.
	Promotion Potential All promotions are based on performance. Highly qualified employees can be promoted to top-level technical and management positions.
	Training Opportunities College courses funded by the agency Cross training in mathematical statistics or computer science One year graduate study program with full salary Ongoing professional training (seminars, conferences, etc.)
	Career Fields Commodity statistics Survey statistics Data processing Mathematical statistics Remote sensing/geographic information systems Management
	Travel Excellent domestic travel opportunities International travel opportunities exist, depending on special qualifications
	Benefits Flexible work schedule Small but highly regarded statistical agency Geographic flexibility in duty station Excellent advancement opportunities Member of the team-oriented National Agricultural Statistics Service family Opportunity to serve agriculture

National Agricultural Statistics Service

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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