Government Jobs - Department of Agriculture (USDA)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

   

Federal Civil Service | Government Jobs & Employment with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  "The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is made up of 29 agencies and offices with nearly 100,000 employees who serve the American people at more than 4,500 locations across the country and abroad."  

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    Duties and Responsibilities - U.S. Dept of Agriculture.  USDA promotes "agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation's natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands."  

    USDA is actively hiring new people for civil service jobs at locations across the United States. Civil service job opportunities exist across a broad spectrum of skills and duties. Applications from the public are now being accepted. In most instances, U.S. citizenship is required.  

      Primary Functions of the Department of Agriculture  

      • Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC)
      • 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' (TFAA)  

         Benefits for Department of Agriculture Employees

        Excellent pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the Department of Agriculture.  USDA offers numerous benefits and special programs.  Federal civil servants receive a salary that is competitive with those in private industry. The federal government offers civil service employees a portable retirement plan with government matching contributions. In addition, federal civil servants receive affordable insurance plans for health, dental, vision, and life.  

        In-depth Information about civil service career opportunities with the Department of Agriculture. For more in-depth information about USDA and a current list of employment opportunities go to:  https://www.usda.gov/  also career information at: https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/careers 

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