[Plsugs] USA JOBS — Student Trainee (Agricultural Programs) for Summer 2018 within USDA-wide, Many vacancies - Multiple Locations (Phoenix, AZ; Davis, CA; Washington, D.C.)

[Quist, Tanya M - (tquist)]

Student Trainee (Agricultural Programs)<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/489149300>

Department: Department of Agriculture
Agency:Department of Agriculture - Agency Wide
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies - Multiple Locations, such as: Phoenix, AZ; Davis, CA; Washington, D.C.
Salary: $21,121.00 to $37,630.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1199-02/05
Open Period: Monday, January 22, 2018 to Friday, January 26, 2018
Position Information: Internships - Full-Time
Who May Apply: Currently enrolled students or students accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program.



Summary

This summer student program is temporary and may not exceed 6 months. However, an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition; the appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds.

This appointmet does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment.

Notification of selection will be made by March 30th.



USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.  Our vision is to expand economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production sustainability that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve and conserve our Nation's natural resources through restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.



During this internship, you will be a part of some of the most exciting work that is ongoing at USDA, including supporting the next generation of American agriculture.  Your work will connect to the vitality or rural America, the health of our lands and natural resources, supporting a healthy and abundant food supply, and the economic development and advancement of our country - not to mention supporting innovative, creative youth across the country.



Responsibilities

The incumbent of this position assists professional and technical staff by performing a variety of policy, outreach, and technical work in support of the work of the office.  Performs a variety of clearly defined tasks designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the next generation of agriculture, youth in agriculture, agricultural practices, and the activities of the organization.  Provides support and assistance to senior level management in day-to-day operations, such as organizing materials and conducting basic research.

The major duties of the Student Trainee (Agricultural Programs) internship may include, but not limited to the following:

     *   Providing outreach and partnership building across USDA's large and diverse mission;
     *   Assist in establishing and implementing innovative and strategic plans to engage the next generation of agriculture, and various USDA stakeholders, including Congress, Governors, mayors, members of the press, and farm and agriculture organizations;
     *   Assist USDA customers and stakeholders and communicate positively, in a friendly manner;
     *   Use word processing software and printing equipment to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print a variety of reports and documents.







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