Minimum requirements include a B.S. degree with 24 semester credits in mathematics and statistics, of which 12 must be in mathematics and 6 in statistics. An M.S. degree either in mathematics or statistics is desirable.
Government grade level and starting salary will depend on experience, education, and grade point average.
All promotions are based on performance. Highly qualified employees can be promoted to top-level technical and management positions.
Cross training in agricultural statistics or computer science
One year graduate study program with full salary
Ongoing professional training (seminars, conferences, etc.)
Sample survey design
Estimation theory
Data analysis
Nonsampling error measurement
Statistical computing
Error management
Remote sensing/geographic information systems
Management
Excellent domestic travel opportunities
International travel opportunities exist, depending on special qualifications
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
