U.S. Department of Agriculture Jobs:
USDA has offices in every State, as well as in Washington, D.C., and has representatives at foreign posts. Jobs in USDA may range from archaeologist to administrator, field technician to research scientist, veterinarian to nurse, rural development specialist to speech writer. Programs run by USDA include food stamp benefits, the National Forest system, meat and grain inspection, plant inspections at airports, international cooperative development programs, and research operations that promote disease-resistant fruits and vegetables and alternative uses for agricultural products.
USDA is organized within the framework of seven Mission Areas and several independent support offices.
Mission Areas are involved with the operational conduct of USDA business and include the following:
· NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
· FARM AND FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
· RURAL DEVELOPMENT
· FOOD, NUTRITION AND CONSUMER SERVICES
· FOOD SAFETY
· MARKETING AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS
· RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS


A sample accounting position:

TITLE: AccountantSERIES: GS-0510
CONTACT:Rural Development;Natural Resources and Environment(Natural Resources Conservation Service)
DESCRIPTION:This work includes the design, development, operation, or inspection of accounting systems; the prescription of accounting standards, policies and requirements; the examination, analysis, and interpretation of accounting data, records, or reports; or the provision of accounting or financial management advice and assistance to management.
REQUIREMENTS:Major in accounting or a related field, such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included 24 semester hours in accounting.