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Career Day with USDA

As part of the University Career Center & The President’s Promise Government Industries Series, Career Day with USDA seeks to connect students with professionals to learn about career paths and employment opportunities within the department.

Through this networking event, students will learn about each agency represented, identify key skills and competencies needed for a successful career within the federal government, and learn about internship and or job opportunities. This event is open to ALL MAJORS.

RSVP today to network with these participating professionals and agencies:
  • Graham Davis, Accreditation Manager, with Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
  • Jonathan Senn-Carter, Chemist, with Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
  • WIllis Collie, Human Resources Director with Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Currently hiring for full time and internship positions
  • Bill Doley, Government Relations Specialist, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Currently hiring biologists
  • Carlos A. Blanco, Senior Entomologist, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
  • Luc Hebou, Environmental Protection Specialist, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
  • John Payne, Liaison to the University of Maryland, and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
  • Dale P. Hawks, Maryland/Delaware State Statistician with National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Hiring by the end of the year
  • Buddy Bowling, Outreach Coordinator with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
  • Demitrice G. Boozer, Human Resources Specialist with, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
  • Bethanne Dinkins, Special Agent-in-Charge with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Currently hiring criminal investigators
  • Basia Howard, Deputy Federal Preservation Officer/ Archaeologist, with Rural Development (RD)
  • Evelyn Suarez, Management & Program Analyst with Rural Development Currently hiring for multiple roles.

For more information about this event, please contact Christina Farmer cgfarmer@umd.edu