The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is the statistical and data collection arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). More than 300 official reports issued by NASS help maintain an orderly association among the output, supply and marketing sectors in agriculture. A combination of rapidly changing agriculture, new statistical methods, and state-of-the-art computer technology makes this an exciting era for NASS professionals.

Working with NASS includes extensive training programs and new job assignments at regular intervals to help improve statistical and data processing skills and knowledge about commodities or production patterns in various areas of the country. New techniques, particularly those related to emerging technologies, are important segments of training and everyday performance on the job.

Positions may be filled in any of the 45 State Statistical Offices and in Washington, D.C. Most positions require an agreement to periodically relocate to other NASS offices.

Qualified applicants will be considered for appointment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, membership or non-membership in an employee organization. These same equal opportunity principles apply to career advancement following appointment.

There are excellent opportunities for advancement under a merit promotion program where each employee's ability is evaluated against knowledge and skills needed in jobs to be filled.

Find out more about Careers in:

Agricultural Statistics
Mathematical Statistics
Computer Science

Forms and Applications (PDF):

Fill out the NASS employment Application following the instructions under Application Information. Also complete the two forms, OF-306 & OF-612, listed below and mail all forms to the address indicated in the application.

Employment Application - Career Intern    Program (CIP)
OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment
OF-612, Application for Federal Employment

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