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Agricultural Statistician


Desirable Credentials

Minimum requirements include B.S. degree with at least 15 semester credits of math and statistics, of which 6 must be in statistics, plus 9 additional semester credits in other physical or social sciences. Training or experience in agriculture is desirable.

Starting Salary

Government grade level and starting salary will depend on experience, education, and grade point average.

Promotion Potential

All promotions are based on performance. Highly qualified employees can be promoted to top-level technical and management positions.

Training Opportunities

College courses funded by the agency
Cross training in mathematical statistics or computer science
One year graduate study program with full salary
Ongoing professional training (seminars, conferences, etc.)

Career Fields

Commodity statistics
Survey statistics
Data processing
Mathematical statistics
Remote sensing/geographic information systems
Management

Travel

Excellent domestic travel opportunities
International travel opportunities exist, depending on special qualifications

Benefits

Flexible work schedule
Small but highly regarded statistical agency
Geographic flexibility in duty station
Excellent advancement opportunities
Member of the team-oriented National Agricultural Statistics Service family
Opportunity to serve agriculture

 

For further information contact:

USDA/NASS
Field Operations, Human Resources
Room 5058 - South Building
1400 Independence Avenue, SW.
Washington, DC 20250-2000
Telephone (800)832-4180



 

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