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📍 Laurel, Maryland · 🏛 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · 🎓 GS 00 · 🧭 General Student Trainee (0099) · ⏳ Closes Nov 16, 2026 · 5 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 5, 2026
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Job details at a glance

AgencyAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service
DepartmentDepartment of Agriculture
LocationLaurel, Maryland
GradeGS 00
SchedulePart-time
Occupation seriesGeneral Student Trainee (0099)
Openings1
Hiring pathsStudents
PostedNov 5, 2026
Application deadlineNov 16, 2026
Telework eligibleNo
Remote jobNo
Security clearanceNot Required
Relocation expenses reimbursedNo
Promotion potentialNone
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About this job

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.

Duties

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

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should: Completed at least two years of college coursework

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.

Requirements

To participate in this Program, you must: Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities. 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. Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days. Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution. Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for. Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees. Participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants are encouraged to address their education, experience, and motivation for applying for this opportunity with the Department of Agriculture on their resume. Experience is defined as paid, unpaid, volunteer or other experiences as it demonstrates the knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs in this announcement.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

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Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing: Your work experience to include start and end dates. Education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance. Any knowledge, skills or abilities you've gained through education that relate to the project. 2. Proof of current enrollment not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 16, 2026 — 5 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Laurel, Maryland with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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