USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

APHIS is full of opportunities domestically and internationally. Learn more about the international work APHIS does to keep American agriculture safe in #APHISinAction on our new webpage! https://lnkd.in/gCSsKDeP For information on careers at APHIS visit: https://lnkd.in/gp-d-iF5

APHIS staff actively participated in the 91st General Session of the World Organization for Animal Health last month, which also was a chance to celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary. Leading our delegation of more than 30 dedicated professionals from federal & state governments, and industry at the World Assembly was none other than our esteemed Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Rosemary Sifford. Dr. Sifford shared vital information with our global partners at this year’s General Session. This milestone event highlights the United States' commitment to global animal health and showcases our leadership in veterinary science. Together, we are working towards a healthier and safer world for animals and humans alike. 🐾🩺 #APHISoverseas #WOAH

USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt and APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine Deputy Administrator Mark Davidson visited APHIS staff in the Netherlands, BKD, the Flower Bulb Inspection Service of the Netherlands, and to the Orchid Nursery at Anthura in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands. BKD is a bulb industry cooperative that partners with USDA to perform pre-export plant inspections looking for quality defects and quarantine defects like pests and pathogens to allow for safe and efficient exports to the United States.

USDA’s Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt spoke at the Opening Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) 91st General Session opening ceremony in Paris, France last month celebrating 100 years of the organization. What began as a partnership between 28 nations - 100 years ago - has grown into an influential international organization that provides vital leadership on the topics of animal health, disease prevention and global trade. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service collaborates with WOAH on activities focused on the importance and urgency of promoting transparent, coordinated animal health surveillance systems worldwide. Under Secretary Moffitt spoke of a future with more and better tools for disease surveillance and detection, where more animal diseases will join rinderpest in having the word ‘eradicated’ next to their names, and a future where trade flows more freely and broadly. She said achieving that goal will take hard work, and but it can be a reality with strong partnership and dedication.

Planning to take your pet on a trip to another State or country? Just remember, there might be some paperwork and tasks involved, like obtaining a health certificate for your furry friend. To avoid any last-minute rush, it's best to reach out to your veterinarian as soon as you finalize your travel plans, regardless of the mode of transportation you choose. Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/giAK7GNC

Watch out for feral swine on roads. APHIS #WildlifeServices and partners estimated that 16,714 wild pig-vehicle collisions occurred in the U.S. in 2022, resulting in $103.8 million in vehicle repair costs. https://lnkd.in/gHXHMFPU

If you’re passionate about plant health and looking to jumpstart a federal career, don’t miss this opportunity! APHIS is hiring Plant Protection Technicians in several locations across the U.S to support critical plant pest and disease prevention programs. You’ll work within Plant Protection and Quarantine Field Operations to perform plant health surveys and inspections, coordinate necessary control, eradication, and treatment activities, and ensure imports/exports of agricultural commodities comply with state and federal regulations. You can make a difference as part of our team! We have 12 vacancies at the GS-5 level in the following locations: Worcester, MA; Linden, NJ; Robbinsville, NJ; Glenside, PA; and Pitcairn, PA. Jobs close 6/12/24; please review the full announcements for qualification and eligibility information as well as instructions to apply. https://lnkd.in/gRhJiNiJ

APHIS Associate Administrators Donna Lalli and Michelle Wenberg joined APHIS Administrator Dr. Mike Watson (pictured center, cutting the ribbon) to celebrate the opening of Wildlife Services 7,300 sq ft Bio-Archive Storage (BAS) Facility in Colorado--one of the largest wildlife tissue archives of its kind. The facility can store up to 5 million samples and supports wildlife damage and disease research. Also pictured in this event photograph are from left: Kellie Nicholas, bioarchivist at the BAS; Administrator Watson; Jason Suckow, Director, National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC); Janet Bucknall, Wildlife Service Deputy Administrator; Gareth Diedrick, General Services Administration, and Larry Maybon (NWRC Facilities Manager).

If you’re passionate about domestic plant health and looking to jumpstart a federal career, don’t miss this opportunity! APHIS is hiring Plant Protection Technicians in Hollywood, SC to support critical plant pest and domestic disease prevention programs. You’ll work within Plant Protection and Quarantine Field Operations to perform plant health surveys and inspections, coordinate necessary control, eradication, and treatment activities, and ensure imports/exports of agricultural commodities comply with state and federal regulations. You can make a difference as part of our team! We have multiple vacancies at the GS-7 level in the following locations: Hollywood, SC. Jobs close 6/12/24; please review the full announcements for qualification and eligibility information as well as instructions to apply. https://lnkd.in/gFKg8My3

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