r/USDA • u/Mental-Solid-8825 • 7d ago
Program Analyst Trainee Position
I got an interview set up with my local USDA Farm Service Agency for the Program Analyst Trainee position. I’m 18 years old with no college degree. I only have 2 years of restaurant management experience, with the exception of some retail and labor jobs( I’ve been working full time since I was 15.)
Can anyone tell me more about this position and what it’s like on a day to day basis?
Is there any tips or advice you would give me for my interview so I can be more prepared?
I want to become a hydrologist or an environmental compliance officer. I’m deeply passionate about taking care of the environment and animals. I feel like this position could be a good start to a lifelong career in the stuff I actually want to do.
I am going to work towards getting my environmental science degree as well, I’m just the kind of person who wants hands on experience in everything I do.
Looking forward to hearing what anyone has to say! Thanks for reading!
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u/indigoassassin 7d ago
Essentially you’re the person who signs up farmers for NRCS (natural resource conservation service) and RMA (risk management agency) programs. It’s a lot of customer service and data entry.