A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES!!! Careers 2019.pdfImagine these Careers… Entomologist. Agronomist....
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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES!!!
Eston WilliamsUSDA Program Liaison
October 9, 2019
Job and Career Opportunitieswith the
United States Department of Agriculture
Outline Introduction
USDA Careers
Agencies/Offices
Job Search
Pay and Benefits
Scholarships/Internships
Conclusion
Imagine these Careers…
Entomologist Agronomist
Veterinarian
Seed Production
Scientist
Biotechnology
Finance
Sales & Marketing
Information Technology
Engineer
Trade Specialist
Lawyer
Public Affairs
Economist
•Farm and Production Conservation•Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services•Food Safety•Marketing and Regulatory Programs•Natural Resources and Environment•Research, Education, and Economics•Rural Development•Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
8 USDA MISSION AREAS
•Farm Production and Conservation•Farm Service Agency
•Natural Resources Conservation Service
•Risk Management Agency
•Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services•Food and Nutrition Service
14 AGENCIES
•Food Safety•Food Safety and Inspection Service
•Marketing and Regulatory Programs•Agriculture Marketing Service
•Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
•Natural Resources and Environment•Forest Service
14 AGENCIES con’t
•Research, Education, and Economics•Agricultural Research Service
•National Institute of Food Agriculture
•Economic Research Service
•National Agricultural Statistics Service
•Rural Development•Rural Development
•Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs•Foreign Agricultural Service
14 AGENCIES con’t
•Office of the Secretary of Agriculture
•Office Deputy of Secretary
•Office of Administration
•Office of the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights
•Office of Budget and Program Analysis
•Office of the Chief Economist
•Office of the Chief Financial Officer
•Office of the Chief Information Officer
15 OFFICES•Office of Communications
•Office of Congressional Relations
•Office of the Inspector General
•Office of Hearing and Appeals
•Office of the General Counsel
•Office of Partnership and Public Engagement
•Office of Tribal Relations
Employment Opportunities
http://www.usajobs.gov
Some Action Verbs to Help You Write Your Federal Resume and Application
Some Action Verbs to Help You Write Your Federal Resume and Application
Some Action Verbs to Help You Write Your Federal Resume and Application
PERMANENT AND STUDENT CAREER APPOINTMENTS
USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is a three-tiered retirement plan consisting of:• Social Security benefits• Basic Benefit Plan• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings and investment plan for permanent employees.• Permanent employees may self-direct retirement savings
through multi-investment options similar to a 401(k) plan.Employees covered under the Federal Employees RetirementSystem (FERS) receive agency contributions.
Retirement PlanThrift Savings Plan (401-K Plan)
Permanent employees may select from a wide range of health care options.• Health Insurance Plans offer flexibility along with
substantial employer contribution to premiums.• Long Term Care Insurance• Flexible Spending Account
Permanent employees are eligible to select low cost term lifeinsurance coverage.
Includes Basic Life and three options (standard, additional,and family), and
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
Health CareLife & Disability Insurance
Employees may be entitled to various Quality of Life Flexiblities:• Alternate work schedules• Telework• Family Friendly Leave • Child Care Subsidy• Employee Assistance Program
Employees earn:• 13 days paid vacation each year during the first 3 years • 20 days paid vacation each year during years 4-15• 26 days vacation each year after the 15th year• 13 days of sick leave each yearEmployees are entitled to 10 paid Federal holidays each year.
Quality of Life FlexibilitiesLeave & Holidays
2019 Application Deadline
Deadline April 30, 2019
Full Scholarship
Other Scholarships…
William Helms Scholarship Program
Saul T. Wilson, Jr. Scholarship Program
Daniel E. Salmon Scholarship Program
and many more…
Other Internships…
The United States Department is an equal opportunity provider and employer.