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 carrying out 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 invasive species from harming our nation’s agriculture.
Position | Grade | Location | Type of Appointment | Closing Date |
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Plant Protection Technician, 'Wildlands Survey'— European Cherry Fruit Fly |
GS-5
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Avoca, NY (Finger Lakes Region) - 1 position Lake Placid, NY (Adirondack Region) - 1 position |
Limited Appointment lasting up to 180 days per year
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May 31, 2022 |
Plant Protection Aid— Box Tree Moth |
GS-3 | Lockport, NY (Multiple positions) |
Limited Appointment lasting up to 180 days per year |
May 31, 2022
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Plant Protection Aid — Witchweed Noxious Weed Program |
GS-3 | Mullins, SC (Multiple Positions) |
Limited Appointment lasting up to 180 days per year
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June 11, 2022
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Plant Protection Aid— Pale Cyst Nematode |
GS-3
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Idaho Falls, ID (Multiple Positions) |
Limited Appointment lasting up to 180 days per year
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August 30, 2022
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Plant Protection Technician— Pale Cyst Nematode
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GS-4 |
Idaho Falls, ID (Multiple Positions)
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Limited Appointment lasting up to 180 days per year
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August 30, 2022
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WG 04
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Phoenix, AZ (Multiple Positions)
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Limited Appointment lasting up to 180 days per year
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May 31, 2022
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Plant Protection Aid — Predeparture |
GS-3
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Carolina, PR (Multiple Positions)
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Limited Appointment lasting up to 180 days per year
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Open until Filled |