USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Government Administration
Riverdale, Maryland 29,325 followers
APHIS protects the health and value of America’s agricultural and natural resources.
APHIS Leadership
Meet some of the leaders who drive our agency's mission and empower our employees to achieve their best.
About Our Agency
For more than 50 years, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has safeguarded our nation’s agricultural and natural resources. From protecting animal and plant health and welfare, to ensuring an abundant and affordable food supply, to preventing disease outbreaks and responding to national health emergencies, to regulating international trade, to assisting in conservation of endangered species, our work touches the lives of people worldwide in countless ways.
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APHIS offers impactful, rewarding careers in every area of animal and plant health—as well as business administration, IT, policy development, and communications—and we employ dedicated professionals of all educational backgrounds and experiences. You can make a difference for American agriculture, natural resources, wildlife, and health and public safety as a member of our team!
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At APHIS, we strive to be a model employer with a workforce as diverse as the public we serve. Our leaders foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and commitment to continual growth and progress. We offer comprehensive federal benefits and work-life flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family, and our employees have opportunities for advancement at every stage of their careers, with a full range of training courses and learning resources tailored to their development goals.
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