NASS Northwest Region NASS Student Trainee (Hybrid-Olympia, WA) Summer 2024

USDA Agricultural Research Service is currently recruiting for an NASS Student Trainee at USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service - Regional Field Offices in Olympia, WA for Summer 2024.  Assists in making clerical edits of questionnaires differing with each assignment as to subject matter, form, terminology, data units, etc., requiring some subject matter knowledge in order to detect and connect inaccuracies and inconsistencies. Editing involves examining questionnaires for reasonableness and accuracy, noting and correcting improperly reported data to predetermined units, and examining for and/or connecting inconsistencies and inaccuracies. Notes and refers more complex questionable items 10 superiors for appropriate action. Summarizes recurring data problems and develops recommendations for handling such as revising specifications or procedures.

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and USDA provide high-quality internship experiences for college students. If interested, apply online at All Available Positions - Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (hacu.net) or email HACU@usda.gov to learn more about the position. Current college students and recent graduates are eligible to apply and do not have to be enrolled in a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) to apply for a position.

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