The Economic Research Service (ERS) is the premier source for agricultural economic information and analysis from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ERS provides research and analysis of many critical issues facing farmers, agribusiness, consumers and policymakers.

advantages of working for ERS

• ERS work environment
• ERS and Federal employment benefits

ERS employment listings

ERS periodically has openings for economists and other social scientists; computer specialists; editors, artists, and other communication specialists; and other staff. We hire both from position-specific announcements and from the ERS standing register for economists. Please see each listing below for official job details and instructions on how to apply.

• IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW), GS-2210-12/13 (ERS-S4M-0022) Closes October 6, 2004
  
  
• Agricultural Economist/Economist, GS-110-12/13 (ERS-98-01, Standing Register)
  
  

internships

The ERS summer intern program provides positions primarily in economics and computer science. Applications are no longer being accepted for 2004. Information on the 2005 summer intern program will be available next January.

other usda employment listings

• U.S. Department of Agriculture—The USDA Employment Page provides access to vacancy announcements throughout the Department.
• Research, Education, and Economics—This USDA mission area, of which ERS is a part, includes three other agencies with their own listings of employment opportunities:
  Agricultural Research Service
  Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
  National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement


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