Career Intern Program

The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in South Dakota has periodic openings for positions such as Soil Conservationist, Rangeland Management Specialist, Soil Scientist, Civil or Agricultural Engineers.

The Career Intern Program will prepare exceptional men and women who have diverse professional experiences, academic training, and competencies for careers in public service.  Intern will participate in a two-year program that is designed to fine tune their skills and abilities.  This is a full time position with full benefits.  At the end of the two-year period, successful employees will be placed in a career or career-conditional positions with the agency.  The purpose of the program is to provide the agency with a cadre of skilled individuals to fill more responsible positions in the sciences and in administrative/professional areas at the end of the internships.

If you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career, join the South Dakota Conservation Team!  Click on the following appropriate link for additional information and application packet.  Application packets can be submitted to the address listed below.

Intern Announcement
Career Intern Application
Career Intern Fact Sheet
Mobility Agreement

Intern Vacancy Announcements

N/A at this time

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)

The SCEP is a planned, progressive education program that provides for the integration of a student's academic studies with target positions in the Federal workforce.  The SCEP Program allows students to gain real, paid work experience while pursuing a college degree in a particular career field.  Work locations vary each summer, and the duties and locations are designed to provide hands-on experience and training in the specific discipline for which hired.  At the agency's options, students who successfully meet all work, study, qualifications, and other eligibility requirements may be offered permanent positions with our agency upon graduation.

This program is intended for students interested in long-term, permanent employment only.  If you are interested in short-term employment or summer employment, please check for other opportunities advertised on the USAjobs website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.  This program is also not appropriate for those who have already graduated.  If you have already graduated or are a senior within nine months of graduation, please see information about the Career Intern Program above.

SCEP Announcement

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