Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Regulatory Agriculture Investigator)

The Agriculture Investigator position with the Packers and Stockyards Division is open to those that have graduated in the past two years or current students who will complete their degree by June 10, 2025. 

The Packers and Stockyards Division operates within the Fair Trade Practices Program of the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA. The Packers and Stockyards Division (PSD) monitors the activities of the livestock and poultry industry by conducting regulatory compliance reviews and investigations to determine whether subject persons and firms are complying with the Packers and Stockyards Act and regulations. As an Investigative Agent you will be responsible for completing a wide variety of investigative tasks, forensic analysis, direct surveillance, and related work in support of PSD's mission.

• Review and research practices and trends in the livestock and poultry industry to determine whether conditions detrimental to the interests of producers and poultry growers exist.  Obtain evidence and compile related data for formal actions.
• Documents investigative findings and prepares detailed investigative reports documenting violations found when corrective administrative action is warranted.
• Independently performs on-site trade practice, payment, and custodial account investigations of registrants, packers, and live poultry dealers that are subject to the Act.

Work will be a combination of office tasks and field-based assignments. The expected travel for this position in 25-50%. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.