Job description

August 2022

USDA Rhode Island Farm Service Agency is Hiring!

Are you interested in working for the federal government? Do you want to learn more about agriculture and give back to the community? Well, the Farm Service Agency is looking for someone like you. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) supports the wellbeing of American agriculture and the American public. We are looking for someone who is excited to dive right in and learn about our programs, so that we can better serve the farmers in our state. We would like someone who has some farm experience or went to school for an agricultural degree, but it is not required because you will learn on the job.

The position we are looking to fill is: Temporary Agricultural Program Technician

This is a full-time position with the potential to become permanent.

Job responsibilities: You will provide a wide variety of administrative and technical duties to support FSA agricultural programs, interpret and explain procedures, program regulations and forms to producers and other agency personnel.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 40 hours/week.

Salary: High School graduates start at $17.32/hour

Bachelor Degree starting between $19.38 and $21.31/hour based on experience

What are the requirements to apply for this job?

• Must Be a U.S. Citizen
• High School Graduate
• Farming Experience (preferred)

What are the benefits for working with the Federal Government?

• Vacation Time
• Sick Leave
• Federal Holidays Off
• Career Potential!

USDA Farm Service Agency

60 Quaker Lane Suite 49

Warwick RI 02886

Email resumes to Alison Rose (address visible when selecting "Apply Now")

If you you have specific questions about the position, please contact:

Sheryl Michener, County Executive Director at (401) 822-8862

Rhode Island Farm Service Agency

60 Quaker Lane

Suite 49

Warwick, RI 02886

Equal employment opportunity policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Job Types: Temporary, Full-time

Pay: $17.32 - $21.31 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Warwick, RI 02886: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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