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Where can you find a good-paying state job in 2024 in Amherst? Here you can find over 18 job vacancies in Amherst.

Amherst is a small college town in western Massachusetts with a relatively stable and diverse job market. The town is home to several large employers, including the University of Massachusetts Amherst, which employs over 10,000 people, and Amherst College, Hampshire College, and Mount Holyoke College, each of which also employ hundreds of faculty and staff. Additionally, there are many small businesses in Amherst, particularly in the downtown area, and a growing number of tech startups and professional services firms.

The unemployment rate in Amherst is consistently lower than the national average, and the town has a strong economy with plenty of opportunities for skilled professionals, particularly in education, healthcare, and tech. However, wages in Amherst tend to be lower than in larger cities, and the cost of living can be high, particularly for housing. Despite these challenges, many people choose to live and work in Amherst for its high quality of life, natural beauty, and vibrant cultural scene.

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Public Affairs Specialist Apr 01 2024
$81 745 - 127 369 per year

This position serves as the Public Affairs Specialist for the Massachusettes State Office, USDA, Rural Development (RD). The purpose of this position is to develop and administer a statewide public in...

Loan Specialist (Realty) Apr 01 2024
$59 996 - 77 995 per year

This position is located in an Area Office in USDA/Rural Development (RD) in one of the locations above.. The incumbent approves and services loans for small (one to four family) residential dwellings...

Loan Assistant Apr 01 2024
$49 025 - 63 733 per year

This position is located in a State or Area Office in USDA/Rural Development (RD). It is a developmental position with duties designed to provide training and development to prepare the incumbent for ...

Pathways Student Trainee - Civil Engineer Feb 08 2024
$35 504 - 51 807 per year

This position is located within USDA Rural Development (RD) and serves in a developmental trainee capacity. The position is located in the Massachusetts State Office and serves as a Student Trainee ...

Pathways Student Trainee - Loan Assistant/Specialist Feb 08 2024
$35 504 - 51 807 per year

This position serves in a developmental trainee capacity. The incumbent receives extensive on-the-job training in a variety of routine tasks that will provide experience and technical competence in th...

Student Trainee- (Archaeology) - Incentives May Be Authorized Feb 06 2024
$34 803 - 45 982 per year

RECRUITMENT & RELOCATION INCENTIVES MAY BE OFFERED Locations will be Negotiable: Applicants interested in locations not specifically listed on the announcement are encouraged to communicate/negotiate...

Natural Resource Specialist Oct 17 2023
$57 118 - 69 107 per year

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. This position is located at a State, Private and Tribal Forestry Field Office. The incumbent serves as a Natural Resource Specialist performing...

City: Amherst
Student Trainee (Cartography) Oct 11 2023
$33 906 - 49 218 per year

Positions are being filled under the Pathways Student Internship Authority which is designed to provide students enrolled in a variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, ...

Management Assistant Sep 12 2023
$42 359 - 68 212 per year

Serves as a management assistant in the state office of MA/CT/RI Rural Development (RD), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). NOTE: THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE OR VIRTUAL. THE EMPLOYEE WIL...

Loan Assistant Sep 12 2023
$46 696 - 60 703 per year

This position is located in a State or Area Office in USDA/Rural Development (RD). It is a developmental position with duties designed to provide training and development to prepare the incumbent for ...

Public Affairs Specialist Sep 05 2023
$77 655 - 120 999 per year

The incumbent will serve as Public Affairs Specialist working closely with state leadership, the State Outreach Coordinator, Program Managers, Field Office staffs, Conservation Partners, local congres...

Public Affairs Specialist Sep 05 2023
$77 655 - 120 999 per year

The incumbent will serve as Public Affairs Specialist working closely with state leadership, the State Outreach Coordinator, Program Managers, Field Office staffs, Conservation Partners, local congres...

Soil Conservationist (Resource Conservationist) Aug 29 2023
$77 655 - 120 999 per year

This position is located in the State office in Massachusetts, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The incumbent assists in developing and implementing...

Forester Aug 23 2023
$77 655 - 120 999 per year

This position is located in the Massachusetts State office, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The purpose of this position is to provide all services...

Forester Aug 23 2023
$77 655 - 120 999 per year

This position is located in the Massachusetts State office, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The purpose of this position is to provide all services...

Soil Conservationist (Resource Conservationist) Aug 22 2023
$77 655 - 120 999 per year

This position is located in the State office in Massachusetts, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The incumbent assists in developing and implementing...

Secretary (OA) Jul 31 2023
$52 471 - 83 434 per year

This position is located in a USDA, NRCS State Office. The incumbent serves as secretary to the State Conservationist by performing secretarial, administrative and miscellaneous clerical duties necess...

Secretary (OA) Jul 31 2023
$52 471 - 86 780 per year

This position is located in a USDA, NRCS State Office. The incumbent serves as secretary to the State Conservationist by performing secretarial, administrative and miscellaneous clerical duties necess...