The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, college, or other accredited educational institution. This project will support the Plant Germplasm Quarantine Program.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the documentation of importation of plant germplasm and varieties including stakeholder information, testing data, digital photography, stakeholder communication, and final output into a database or LIMS system, as well as other data input programs such as spreadsheets. Provide a final presentation or report will include summarized data in visual style formats, highlighting observations and patterns observed.
Organize the data on germplasm import, testing, and release Test different data visualization methods and apply them Develop a final report/poster representing the data
Requirements & Education
To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification.
Benefits
This is an unpaid volunteer experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.
This position is with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $0 – $0.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.
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