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www.OUTREACH.USDA.gov FALL 2016 Anthony Hudson, 1890 Program Liaison Travis Johnson, 1890 Program Liaison Alabama A&M University South Carolina State University 256-372-7170 (O) 803-536-7031 (O) TABLE OF CONTENTS 202-570-3926 (BB) 202-596-4442 (iPhone) USDA/1890 Program Liaison Directory [email protected] [email protected]

Michael Trusclair, 1890 Program Liasion Allison Johnson, 1890 Program Liaison Alcorn State University Southern University 601-877-6820 (O) 225-771-3355 (O) 202-596-0478 (iPhone) 225-771-5756 (F) [email protected] 202-302-7255 (BB) [email protected] 2 Non-Discrimination Statement Isabel Brumley, 1890 Program Liaison Central State University Eston Williams, 1890 Program Liaison 937-376-6091 (O) Tennessee State University 937-376-6680 (F) 615-963-2194 (F) 3-4 Employment Opportunities for 202-596-0140 (iPhone) 202-596-0226 (iPhone) [email protected] [email protected] College Graduates Chandra Owens, 1890 Program Liaison Rodney Stone, 1890 Program Liaison Delaware State University Tuskegee University 302-857-7131 (O) 334-724-4493 (O) 302-857-6402 (F) 334-727-8493 (F) 5-6 About USDA 202-308-7687 (BB) (202) 306-9884 (BB) [email protected] [email protected]

Belinda Bell, 1890 Program Liaison George Richardson, 1890 Program Liaison 7 USDA Agencies Career Grid Florida A&M University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 850-561-2973 (O) 870-575-7241 (O) 850-561-2794 (F) 870-535-6984 (F) 202-510-6301 (iPhone) 202-306-9810 (BB) 8 Why Work for the Government? [email protected] [email protected]

Karla Martin, 1890 Program Liaison Lisa Purnell, 1890 Program Liaison Fort Valley State University University of Maryland Eastern Shore 9-12 About USDA/1890 478-825-6298 (O) 410-651-6313 (O) 478-825-6299 (F) 410-651-7572 (F) National Scholars Program 202-253-4218 (BB) 202-306-7368 (BB) [email protected] [email protected]

Ed L. Thompson, Jr., 1890 Program Liaison Katrina Johnson, 1890 Program Liaison 13 Pathways Kentucky State University Virginia State University 502-597-6955 (O) P.O. Box 9081 502-597-5933 (F) 804-524-5662 (O) 202-570-5202 (BB) 202-596-0301 (iPhone) [email protected] [email protected]

Dwight Guy, 1890 Program Liaison George Montgomery, 1890 Program Liaison Langston University West Virgina State University 405-466-6154 (O) 304-766-5729 (O) 405-466-6177 (F) 304-204-4308 (F) 202-263-9209 (BB) 202-596-4605 (iPhone) [email protected] [email protected]

Julius Moody, 1890 Program Liaison Lincoln University - Missouri 1890 NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE 573-681-5108 (O) 573-681-5520 (F) Phyllis Holmes, Acting 202-264-0736 (BB) 1890 National Program Director [email protected] 202-720-6350 (O) 202-720-7136 (F) Larry Hartsﬁ eld, 1890 Program Liaison [email protected] North Carolina A&T State University 336-285-4783 (O) Linda Chastang 336-334-7580 (F) 1890 Liaison Coordinator 202-281-8214 (BB) 202-720-6350 (O) larry.hartsﬁ [email protected] 202-720-7136 (F) [email protected] Horace D. Hodge, 1890 Program Liaison Prairie View A&M University Vacant 936-261-2521 (O) 1890 Scholars Coordinator 936-261-9975 (F) 202-302-4712 (BB) [email protected] Non-Discrimination Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, The purpose of the Pathways Programs is to provide clear paths to Federal internships and potential and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender careers in Government for students and recent graduates. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, several opportunities for students and recent graduates to work in the agricultural, science, technology, sexual orientation; or whether all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance math, environmental, management, business and many other fi elds. As a student or recent graduate, program; or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or fund- you can begin your career in the Federal government by choosing the path that best describes you and ed by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) where you are in your academics. These programs include the: USDA Internship Program, USDA Recent Graduate Program and the USDA Presidential Management Fellows Program. To File an Employment Complaint If you wish to fi le an employment complaint, you must contact your agency’s Equal Employment Opportu- USDA Internship Program nity (EEO) Counselor within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act, event, or in the case of The USDA Internship Program provides paid work experiences for students who are in high school or a personnel action. Additional information can be found on the USDA Offi ce of the Assistant Secretary of pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an accredited college or university (including Home- Civil Rights website. Schooling, Certifi cate Programs and Community Colleges). Interns may work during the summer, fall, spring or year round. To File a Program Complaint To fi le a program discrimination complaint, please complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint USDA Recent Graduates Program Form. You or your authorized representative must sign the complaint form. You are not required to use The USDA Recent Graduates Program provides individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying the complaint form; you may write a letter instead. If you write a letter, it must contain all of the information educational institutions or programs with developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended requested in the form and be signed by you or your authorized representative. Incomplete information will to promote possible careers in the civil service. Participants must have obtained a degree, or completed delay the processing of your complaint. Employment civil rights complaints will not be accepted through a qualifying career or technical education program within the preceding 2 years. Veterans are eligible to the email address below. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of participate to the program within 6 years of obtaining a degree or graduating qualifying program. program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail or fax, or email at: How to apply to the USDA Internship and Recent Graduate Programs: 1. Visit www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads Mail U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Offi ce of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, 2. Create an account Washington, DC 20250-9410. 3. Build a resume Fax (202) 690-7442 4. Obtain an unoffi cial copy of your transcript E-mail [email protected]

USDA Presidential Management Fellows Program The USDA Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is a prestigious, competitive program that is managed by the Ofﬁ ce of Personnel Management. This program is for individuals who have received a qualifying advanced degree within the preceding two years. For the purposes of this program, advanced degree means a professional or graduate degree (e.g., master’s, Ph.D., J.D.). Fellows are provided with a 2 year appointment at USDA that may lead to conversion to a permanent appointment.

While serving as a PMF, you will receive: • 160 hours of interactive training (on leadership, management, policy and other topics); • Challenging work assignments; • Feedback on your work; • At least one 4 to 6 month developmental assignment; • Potential for promotions and career ladders; and • Upon certiﬁ cation of completion, which permits immediate conversion to a permanent or term position and carries prestige anywhere you go thereafter.

The PMF Program accepts applications annually. When the application window opens, you will ﬁ nd an announcement on USAJOBS (search for “Presidential Management Fellows” at www.usajobs.gov). For complete program information and to apply, visit: www.pmf.gov.

13 2 Employment Opportunities for College Graduates Goal in Food, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, and the Environment The goal of the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is to increase the number of minorities studying agriculture, food, United States, 2015–2020 natural resource sciences, and the related disciplines.

Employment Opportunities National Scholars have majored in disciplines such as:

Food and Biomaterials Production Employment Opportunities • Agribusiness • Environmental Science During the next fi ve years, U.S. college graduates will fi nd good Education, Communication, and • Computer Science/Technology • Nutrition/Food Science/Dietics employment opportunities if they have expertise in food, agriculture, Governmental Services • Ag Business Management • Agriculture/Ag Science renewable natural resources, or the environment. Between 2015 and • Engineering (Ag, Civil, Computer) • Forestry • Ag Economics • Natural Resources Management 2020, we expect to see 57,900 average annual openings for graduates 12% with bachelor’s or higher degrees in those areas. • Biology/Biological Sciences • Accounting 15% • Animal Science/Pre-Vet • Chemistry According to our projections, almost half of the opportunities will be in 46% • Plant/Soil Science/Plant Biotechnology • Agricultural Education management and business. Another 27% will be in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Jobs in sustainable food and 27% biomaterials production will make up 15%, while 12% of the openings will be in education, communication, and governmental services. Eligibility The projections in this report are based on data from several sources. Management and Business The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 10.8% increase in the U.S. High School applicant must: labor force between 2012 and 2022 due to job growth and openings from Science and Engineering • Be a U.S. citizen; retirement or other replacements. We expect employment opportunities • Have been accepted for admission at one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land Grant Universities; in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and environment • Have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certifi cate with a high school Grade Point occupations to grow more than 5% between 2015 and 2020 for college Average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale); graduates with bachelor’s or higher degrees. • Have a composite score of 21 or more on the American College Testing (ACT); or a combined verbal/math/written score of 1,500 or more on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT); or, for those universities that only accept a verbal/math score, a combined score of 1000 or more on the SAT; • Study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related disciplines; and Graduates • Demonstrate leadership and community service. An average of 35,400 new U.S. graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or the environment are expected to fi ll 61% of the expected 57,900 average annual openings. Most employers prefer to hire College applicant must: graduates with this expertise. However, because we anticipate more annual job openings than can be fi lled by these • Be a U.S. citizen; graduates, employers will need to look to other areas such as biology, business administration, engineering, education, • Be a rising sophomore or junior; communication, and consumer sciences to fi ll the remaining 39% of openings. • Have a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale); • Attend one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities; College graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and the environment are essential • Study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related disciplines; and to our ability to address the U.S. priorities of food security, sustainable energy, and environmental quality. Graduates in • Demonstrate leadership and community service. these professional specialties not only are expected to provide answers and leadership to meet these growing challenges in the United States, but they also must exert global leadership in providing sustainable food systems, adequate water Each application package must include all of the following: resources, and renewable energy in a world of population growth and climate change. • Privacy Act Advisory Statement and Release Form; • Biographical Questionnaire Form; Look to graduates of food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and environment higher education programs if you • Current resume; are seeking to hire female graduates with STEM degrees. While other U.S. higher education programs have encountered • Offi cial Transcript; challenges enrolling women in STEM specialties, women make up more than half of the food, agriculture, renewable • 500-800 word essay on the designated topics; natural resources, and environment higher education graduates. • If a High School Student: High School Counselor’s and Teacher’s Assessment Report in sealed envelope; • If a College Applicant: Two letters of recommendation from Department Head, Dean or Vice President of College or Many food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and environment graduates will have interests, skills, and University, or College or University Professor who has instructed the applicant; and experiences that lead them to employment in other industries. This will further widen the gap between numbers of • Signed and dated application (including parent or guardian signature if applicant is under 18 years old). graduates with expertise in these areas and the growing number of employment opportunities. All application materials must include original signatures and seals/stamps. https://www.purdue.edu/usda/employment For more information on the program go to: http://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/index.htm.

3 12 MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS Between 2015 and 2020, expect an average of 26,700 annual job openings in management and business in the United States for new college graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and the environment. This represents almost half of the annual job openings. Graduates with the best prospects have a strong background in life sciences and business, excellent communication skills, and work experience. Selected Occupations · Sales and Service Representative · Financial Analyst · Forest Products Manager · Agricultural Economist · Land Use Manager · Agricultural Loan Ofﬁ cer As a college student, or prospective college student, you are eligible to apply for a USDA scholarship · Farm Labor Specialist · Landscape Contractor · Forest Ecosystem Manager · Marketing Specialist through the 1890 National Scholars Program. · E-commerce Specialist · Grain Merchandiser About SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Established in 1992, the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership initiative between USDA Food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and environment higher education programs will continue to produce a growing number of and the 1890 Land-Grant Universities to award four year scholarships to students to study agriculture, food, graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines in the next ﬁ ve years. About half of these graduates or natural resource sciences and related majors at one of the eighteen 1890 universities. will be women. Expect 15,500 annual job openings in these areas as demand for these graduates grows in many areas.

Selected Occupations · Food Scientist · Plant Scientist • Alabama A&M University • Prairie View A&M University, Texas · Veterinarian · Watershed Scientist • Alcorn State University, Mississippi • South Carolina State University · Biological Engineer · Dietitian · Environmental Scientist · Irrigation Engineer • Central State University, Ohio • Southern University, Louisiana · Insect Biologist · Animal Scientist • Delaware State University • Tennessee State University · Fisheries Biologist · Soil Scientist • Florida A&M University • Tuskegee University, Alabama • Fort Valley State University, Georgia • University of Arkansas Pine Bluff FOOD AND BIOMATERIALS PRODUCTION • Kentucky State University • University of Maryland Eastern Shore Expect 8,500 annual job openings in food and biomaterials production between 2015 and 2020. More individuals ﬁ lling these jobs will • Langston University, Oklahoma • Virginia State University have bachelor’s degrees, but production experiences will still be very important. Some growing job opportunities will be available in • Lincoln University, Missouri • West Virginia State University production of fresh and locally grown foods, poultry and swine production, crop production, forest management, and precision agriculture. • North Carolina A&T State University Selected Occupations · Farmer · Forest Manager · Rancher · Crop Management Consultant This premier scholarship program helps to strengthen the partnership between USDA and the 1890 · Poultry Production Manager · Organic Crops Grower institutions, increase the number of students studying agriculture and related disciplines, and serves as a · Range Manager · Viticulturist · Precision Agricultural Specialist · Swine Production Manager major vehicle in assisting USDA meet its human capital needs. · Fruit and Vegetable Grower · Aquaculturist

A scholarship under the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program provides: FOOD AND BIOMATERIALS PRODUCTION Expect 8,500 annual job openings in food and biomaterials production between 2015 and 2020. More individuals ﬁ lling these jobs will • Full tuition; have bachelor’s degrees, but production experiences will still be very important. Some growing job opportunities will be available in • Paid Summer Internships; production of fresh and locally grown foods, poultry and swine production, crop production, forest management, and precision agriculture. • Employee beneﬁ ts while employed with USDA; • Fees; Selected Occupations • Books; and · Farmer · Forest Manager · Rancher · Crop Management Consultant • Room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected student . · Poultry Production Manager · Organic Crops Grower · Range Manager · Viticulturist The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and · Precision Agricultural Specialist · Swine Production Manager normal progress toward a bachelor’s degree. · Fruit and Vegetable Grower · Aquaculturist

Project Consultants: Antoine J. Alston, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Kirby Barrick, University of Florida; Richard A. Cavaletto, California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo; Cameron Faustman, University of Connecticut; John C. Foltz, University of Idaho; Michael C. Gaul, Iowa State University; Terry L. Sharik, Michigan Technological University; Susan Sumner, Virginia Tech University

For more details, log on to: This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, https://www.purdue.edu/usda/employment U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Award No. 14-38837-22371 Any opinions, ﬁ ndings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reﬂ ect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Authors: Allan D. Goecker, Purdue University; Ella Smith, U.S. Food and Drug Administration; J. Marcos Fernandez, Purdue University; Ray Ali, U.S. Department of Agriculture, NIFA; Rebecca Theller, Purdue University

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works to support the American agricultural economy to strengthen rural communities; to protect and conserve our natural resources; and to provide a safe, sufﬁ cient, and nutritious food supply for the American people. The Department’s wide range of programs and responsibilities touches the lives of every American every day. This factsheet provides information about some of our agencies and ofﬁ ces, their missions, responsibilities, and services they provide.

Agricultural Marketing Service Background The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) administers programs that facilitate effi cient, fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products, including food, fi ber, and specialty crops. AMS identifi es and promotes the development of marketing opportunities for the agricultural community by conducting and supporting research and providing information on farmer direct marketing activities. AMS programs promote Before passage of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890 higher education was not available to many agricultural a strategic marketing perspective that adapts product and marketing practices and technologies to the issues of today and the challenges and industrial workers. of tomorrow. AMS Information: www.ams.usda.gov Telephone: (202) 720-8998 The fi rst Morrill Act, signed by President Lincoln on July 2, 1862 gave federal lands to states to establish Agricultural Research Service colleges and universities to educate sons and daughters of farmers and working people, with a practical The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the principal in-house research agency of the USDA. ARS is charged with extending the education, relevant to their daily lives. However the Southern States did not allow African-Americans to Nation’s scientifi c knowledge through the administration of its national programs, as well as by conducting research projects in animal attend these colleges and universities. and crop production and protection, human nutrition, food safety, bioenergy, the environment, and other topics that affect the American people on a daily basis. ARS Information: www.ars.usda.gov Telephone: (301) 504-1636 The second Morrill Act (1890) required states using federal land-grant funds to either open their schools Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to blacks and whites or establish a separate land-grant institution for blacks. The institutions that were The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) makes a signifi cant contribution to the value of the Nation’s food supply by founded or designated as the land-grant college for blacks in each of the then-segregated Southern states protecting U.S. agricultural resources from pests and diseases, managing wildlife damage, regulating genetically engineered organisms, came to be known as the 1890 land-grants. and administering the Animal Welfare Act. APHIS programs integrate plant and animal disease surveillance, epidemiology, emergency response, and information delivery to ensure the marketability of U.S. agricultural products. APHIS also works to resolve and manage USDA/1890 National Scholars Program trade issues related to animal or plant health. APHIS Information: www.aphis.usda.gov Telephone: 1-844-820-2234 • The program was established in 1992. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) establishes Federal nutrition policy through the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, • It is a partnership initiative between USDA and the 1890 Land-Grant Universities to award four sets priorities for nutrition research, sets nutrition standards, and disseminates dietary guidance. It maintains the MyPlate food guidance year scholarships to students to study agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related system. CNPP Information: www.cnpp.usda.gov Telephone: (703) 305-7600 majors at one of the eighteen 1890 universities. Economic Research Service The Economic Research Service (ERS) is a primary source of economic information and research in USDA. ERS conducts its research • Through the 1890 National Scholars Program to date, USDA has permanently employed over 600 program to inform public and private decision making on economic and policy issues involving food, farming, natural resources, and rural Land-Grant University graduates in agencies across the Department. development. ERS’s economists and social scientists conduct research, analyze food and commodity markets, produce policy studies, and develop economic and statistical indicators. ERS staff disseminates economic information and research results through an array of • The Offi ce of Advocacy and Outreach provides leadership for the Program. outlets. ERS Information: www.ers.usda.gov Telephone: (202) 694-5000

Farm Service Agency The Farm Service Agency (FSA) ensures the well-being of American agriculture, the environment, and the American public through the administration of farm commodity programs; farm ownership, operating, and emergency loans; conservation and environmental programs; emergency and disaster assistance; and domestic and international food assistance. FSA programs are delivered through an extensive network of fi eld offi ces in 2,248 USDA County Service Centers and 51 State Offi ces. FSA Information: www.fsa.usda.gov Telephone: (202) 720-3467

Food and Nutrition Service The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers the USDA nutrition assistance programs that provide children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education. Programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called the Food Stamp Program), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), School Lunch and Breakfast, among others. FNS Information: www.fns.usda.gov Telephone: (703) 305-2281

Food Safety and Inspection Service Touching the lives of millions of people every day, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency responsible for ensuring that the Nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. FSIS also manages the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, which provides consumers with answers to their food safety questions. FSIS Information: www.fsis.usda.gov Telephone: (202) 720-9113

5 10 Foreign Agricultural Service The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products and administers market development and export ﬁ nancing programs. FAS helps U.S. exporters develop and maintain markets overseas for U.S. food and agricultural products. FAS helps developing countries improve their agricultural systems and build their trade capacity. FAS Information: www.fas.usda.gov About USDA/1890 Telephone: (202) 720-7115 National Scholars Program Forest Service The Forest Service (FS) manages 193 million acres of public lands in 155 national forests and 20 grasslands and is the largest forestry research operation in the world. The Forest Service provides technical and ﬁ nancial assistance to help rural and urban citizens, including private landowners, care for forest, watersheds, and rangelands in their communities. FS Information: www.fs.fed.us Telephone (202) 205-1680

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) facilitates the marketing of livestock, poultry, meat, cereals, oilseeds, and related agricultural products. The agency promotes fair and competitive trading practices for the overall beneﬁ t of consumers and American agriculture. GIPSA Information: www.gipsa.usda.gov Telephone: (202) 720-0219

National Agricultural Statistics Service The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is the ofﬁ cial Federal statistical agency for agriculture. The agency serves U.S. agricultural and rural communities with accurate, timely, and useful statistical products and services that are vital information to monitor the ever-changing agricultural sector and carry out farm policy. Every 5 years NASS conducts the Census of Agriculture, which is the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every county in the United States. NASS Information: www.nass.usda.gov Telephone: NASS Hotline 1 (800) 727-9540

National Institute of Food and Agriculture The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) impacts the lives of millions of Americans each day by supporting exemplary research, education, and extension that address many challenges facing our Nation through collaboration with historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and Tribal colleges. You are connected to NIFA through your nearest Extension ofﬁ ce, which provides answers to concerns through educational materials and Web-based information. NIFA Information: www.nifa.usda.gov Telephone: (202) 720-7441

Natural Resources Conservation Service The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps people help the land through scientifi cally based, locally led voluntary conservation efforts and improve natural resources on private lands. NRCS work results in productive lands and a healthy environment through reduced soil erosion; water and air quality; energy conservation; restored woodlands and wetlands; enhanced fi sh and wildlife habitat; and reduced upstream fl ooding. NRCS Information: www.nrcs.usda.gov Telephone: (202) 720-3210

Risk Management Agency The Risk Management Agency (RMA) administers the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) programs and promotes national welfare by improving the economic stability of agriculture through a secure system of crop insurance and risk management tool s. Through a network of public and private-sector partners, RMA creates crop insurance and risk management products, provides risk management education and outreach, and ensures program accessibility and integrity. RMA Information: www.rma.usda.gov Telephone: (202) 690-2803

Rural Development USDA Rural Development (RD) is composed of Rural Business-Cooperative Programs, Rural Housing and Community Facilities Programs, and Rural Utilities Programs. RD offers rural communities a broad array of fi nancial, technical, and educational resources in order to establish and grow rural businesses and cooperatives. RD provides fi nancing for single family homes and multi-family housing developments, and essential community facilities. RD helps to fi nance the development of electric, telephone, telecommunication, and water and wastewater infrastructures to create affordable utilities. RD Information: www.rd.usda.gov Telephone: 1 (800) 670-6553

National Appeals Division The National Appeals Division (NAD) is responsible for providing hearings for program participants who receive adverse decisions from the Farm Service Agency, Risk Management Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development’s Rural Business- Cooperative Development Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service. Filing an appeal provides an opportunity to present the dispute, either face to face or on the telephone to a NAD Hearing Ofﬁ cer. NAD Information: www.nad.usda.gov Telephone: 1 (877) 487-3262

Departmental Management Departmental Management (DM) provides managerial leadership and integrated services to enable USDA to achieve its priorities and works to ensure through applicable laws, treaties, and regulations that all citizens are provided full access to USDA services and programs. DM Information: www.dm.usda.govTelephone: (202) 720-3291

9 6 8 Why work for the government? for the work Why • Student Loan Repayment Program Assistance Tuition • Subsidies Transit • Options • Flexible Workplace/Schedule Program Transfer Leave • Voluntary • Child Care Centers • Credit Unions Assistance Programs • Employee • 10 paid holidays each year Annual/vacation and sick leave • • Health Insurance – into retirement • Life Insurance Thrift Savings Plan – TSP System (including • Federal Employees Retirement similar to 401K) Accounts • Flexible Spending Care Insurance • Federal Long-Term • National/International employer • National/International health, natural energy, issues (security, to work on important national • Opportunities resources, etc.) and growth potential • Unlimited opportunities balance • Work/life and professional development Training • ts: • Federal Employment Beneﬁ

USDA Agencies Career Grid Office of Human Resource Management - Diversity, Recruitment, and Work/Life Division Career Opportunities for Students and Recent Graduates Mission Area Acronyms This career grid provides applicants with specific point of reference to agencies career fields. Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS) Series FSA FAS RMA FNS FSIS AMS APHIS GIPSA FS NRCS ARS ERS NASS NIFA RBS RHS RUS OHRM OIG NFC FSA – Farm Service Agency Management FAS – Foreign Agricultural Service Accounting/Auditing 0525/0511 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RMA – Risk Management Agency Budget 0560/0561 * * * * * * * * * * * Contracting/Procurement 1102/1106 * * * * * * * * * Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS) Criminal Justice 1811 * * * * * * * FNS – Food and Nutrition Inspection Equal Opportunity 0260 * * * * * * * * * * * * Management/Program Analysis 0343 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Food Safety (FS) Human Resources 0299/0201 0203 * * * * * * * * * * * FSIS - Food Safety and Inspection Service Public Affairs 1035 * * * * * * * * * * Agribusiness and Industry Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) Agricultural Business 1146 * * * * * * AMS – Agricultural Marketing Service Agricultural Commodities 1980/1981 * * * * APHIS – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Crop Insurance Administration 1611 * GIPSA – Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Economics 0110 * * * * * * * * Administration Agricultural Management 1145 * * * * * Natural Resources and Environment NRE) Agricultural Marketing 1146 * * * * * * FS – Forest Service Food Program Management 1863 * NRCS – Natural Resources Conservation Service International Trade Economics 1140 * * * Loan Management/Finance 1165/0599 * * * * Science and Technology Research, Education and Economics (REE) Agronomy 0471 * * * * ARS – Agricultural Research Service ERS – Economic Research Service Animal Science 0704 * * * * * NASS – National Agricultural Statistics Service Archaeology 0193/0199 * NIFA – National Institute of Food and Agriculture Biological Science 0499/0404 0401/0482 * * * * * * * Chemistry 1320 * * * * * Rural Development (RD) IT/Computer Sciences 1550/0334 2210 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RBS – Rural Business Cooperative Engineering/Architecture 0801/0810 0854/0890/089 * * * * * 1863/1850 RHS – Rural Housing Services Food Inspection/Public Health * 0685 RUS – Rural Utilities Services Food Technology 1382 * * * * * Forestry 0460/0462 * * Departmental Management (DM) Geology/Hydrology 1350/1316 * * * * OHRM – Office of Human Resource Management Landscape Architecture 0807 * OAO - Office of Advocacy and Outreach Mathematics/Statistics 1599/1530 1531 * * OCIO - Office of Chief Information Officer Nutrition 0630 * OCFO - Office of Chief Financila Officer Plant Pathology/Physiology 0434/0435 0457 * * * * * * Soil Sciences/Conservation 0458/0457 0470 * * * * OGC - Office of the General Councel Veterinary Medicine 0799 * * * NFC – National Finance Center Wildlife Biology 0486 * * * OIG - Office of Inspector General To apply for internship opportunities: http://www.USAJOBS.gov For questions regarding internship opportunities: [email protected]

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