Careers and Diversity Enhancement in Agricultural Research

Welcome to the Careers and Diversity Enhancement web site for the Southern Plains Area of the Agricultural Research Service for the United States Department of Agriculture.

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the largest and most prestigious research organization of its kind in the world. It spans the country with over 100 facilities that are strategically located within the major farm and rangeland ecosystems throughout the country. This enables ARS to respond to agricultural production and utilization problems on a national scale. We

• conduct research and pass along new technologies.
• help protect America's natural resources.
• help prevent illness by developing methods to detect and eliminate nutritional deficiencies.
• develop new varieties of fruits and vegetables with enhanced mineral and vitamin content.
• help maintain the preeminence of the United States in the global marketplace by contributing billions of dollars to our national wealth each year through production research.

The Southern Plains Area (SPA), one of eight Areas in ARS, is headquartered at College Station, TX.

The SPA consists of:

• Arkansas,
• New Mexico,
• Oklahoma,
• Texas, and
• the country of Panama.

The excellent reputation and the continued contributions to producers and the American public depends on a diverse, motivated, highly skilled work force. ARS is continually searching for and hiring such employees. ARS offers:

• a competitive benefits package,
• accessibility for persons with disabilities, and
• a family friendly work environment.

Employment Opportunities with ARS SPA are numerous and diverse, and include:

• Research Scientist and Associates
• Support Scientists and Technicians
• Administrative and Clerical