Geographer (GIS)/Agriculturist Positions - REMOTE w/Geo Restrictions - Special Hiring Authority ONLY: VRA, 30% or more Disabled Veteran, Military Spouses, Returned Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA and Schedule A eligible only
*Please note, for right now, we are only able to consider applicants from those who qualify under special hiring categories: Veterans (VRA), 30% or more Disabled Veterans, Military Spouse, Schedule A, Recently Returned Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, etc.*
Eventually this position may open up for consideration by others, if it's not filled through special hiring authority, but it would be advertised on www.USAJobs.Gov, at that time.
Please note this is not entry-level-- experience in the field of Agriculture, Natural Resources is required.
APHIS is a multi-faceted Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, regulating genetically engineered organisms, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and conducting wildlife damage management activities. These efforts support the overall mission of USDA, which is to protect and promote food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues. Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is a program within APHIS which safeguards U.S. agriculture and natural resources against the entry, establishment, and spread of economically and environmentally significant pests, and facilitates the safe trade of agricultural products. Join our team and gain valuable experience working in the field to stop this invasive species from harming our nation’s agriculture.
Must be a US Citizen or US National.