Relocation expenses will not be paid Typical assignments involve, but are not limited to: (1) planning, coordinating, adapting, and modifying medical and program procedures to deal with animals, aquatic species, birds, and poultry infected with or exposed to contagious diseases; (2) developing and recommending new procedures and practices for properly releasing, retaining, or quarantining problem animals; (3) inspecting and examining animals, aquatic species, birds, and poultry for evidence of persistent or recurrent disease conditions and for the probable causes and effects;
(4) diagnosing the clinical symptoms of suspect herds and flocks to identify the specific disease, advising producer to seek treatment of diseased animals, and recommending preventive care that can be taken; and (5) certifying the health of livestock, poultry, aquatic species, and their by-products to be exported to other countries.
You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. MRP offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team! APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response