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Agriculturalist (Risk Analyst)/Biological Scientist
Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceRaleigh, NC · Mid
$74,678 – $101,383
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal role involves quantitative risk analysis and modeling of exotic plant pests to support regulatory plant health programs, or biological and diagnostic work to identify and detect quarantine-significant pests. It suits scientists and analysts with backgrounds in biology, agriculture, or related fields who want to contribute to invasive species management and plant protection at the USDA.
Our summary, not Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related field
- One year of specialized experience in plant pest analysis, diagnostics, or risk assessment at GS-09 level or equivalent
- Scientific knowledge of plant pest biology, ecology, and detection methods
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in biological sciences or closely related field
- Experience with exotic pest invasion modeling
- Experience with sampling design and detection probability estimation
- Familiarity with PPQ or USDA plant health programs