Agricultural Commodity Grader (Poultry)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Ferdinand (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government department is seeking a selectee to be responsible for grading poultry products and shell eggs. The role involves coordinating with plant management, preparing reports, and training personnel according to U.S. standards. Candidates must be US citizens, and pass background checks, including E-Verify and a medical exam. Geographic mobility is also a requirement for employment.

Qualifications

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grading/inspection activities with plant management.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to production data and grading results.
• Examine products for adherence to contracts.

Job description

The selectee is responsible for grading the full range of poultry and poultry products and/or shell egg products in the assigned commodity.

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:
• Designated contact with plant management to coordinate the grading/inspection activities.
• Prepare and maintains a variety of reports related to production data and grading results.
• Examine product to determine adherence with contracts, such as grade, weight, packing and quantity.
• Train selected plant personnel to grade according to U.S. standards.
• Grade different types of poultry and eggs, by applying official standards and regulations.

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.
• 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.