Agricultural Commodity Grader (Grain)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency in the agricultural sector is seeking an Agricultural Commodity Grader in Vancouver, Canada. The role involves making grade determinations on grain and related commodities, conducting inspections of storage facilities, and ensuring accurate documentation of weights. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess a valid state driver's license. Knowledge of grain grading and inspection procedures is essential. The position requires a commitment to public trust and satisfactory background verification.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
• Experience in agriculture or grain inspection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine the grade of grain and related commodities.
• Conduct stowage examinations on various storage containers.
• Inspect and check tests equipment for official inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of grain grading

Equipment inspection skills

Attention to detail

Leadership in a team environment

Job description

You will serve as an agricultural commodity grader making the final grade determinations on products standardized under the federal laws and regulations and may perform weighing activities at grain handling facilities. You may rotate between all facilities within your assigned area and is responsible for knowledge of those facilities where Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) services are provided.

Duties

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Determines the grade of grain and related commodities and makes independent decisions on difficult and borderline grade determinations.
• Conducts stowage examinations on ship holds, barges, hopper cars, and other containers to insure cleanliness and acceptability of storage and handling facilities.
• Inspects and check tests equipment and diverter samplers used for official inspection.
• Ensures accurate weights and accurate documentation of events that support the official weight certificates
• Acts as a lead and point of contact for elevator personnel and FGIS field management.
• May be required to be proficient in grading additional grains, be familiar with various types of material handling systems and weighing equipment, and perform the full range of weighing activities.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• May need to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Selectee will be subject to a pre-employment medical statement and/or exam.
• Prior to an official offer, selectee will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.