Agricultural Commodity Grader (Poultry)

Agricultural Marketing Service•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

The Agricultural Commodity Grader (Poultry) is responsible for grading the full range of poultry and poultry products and/or shell egg products in the assigned commodity. At the full-performance level, the position coordinates grading and inspection activities with plant management, prepares and maintains reports on production data and grading results, examines products for compliance with contracts, and trains selected plant personnel to grade according to U.S. standards. The work also involves grading different types of poultry and eggs using official standards and regulations. Developmental-grade assignments are narrower in scope and performed with less independence and complexity. The role is subject to federal employment conditions, including citizenship and background-check requirements, a probationary period where applicable, E-Verify, Continuous Vetting, and a pre-employment medical statement and/or examination. A valid state driver's license is required at application. Geographic mobility is a condition of employment, and the selectee must sign a memorandum of understanding acknowledging this requirement. The work environment includes regular, recurring moderate discomfort and exposure to freezing, humid, and/or hot temperatures; dust and odors; wet or slippery surfaces, equipment, floors, and stairs; and water ranging from sub-freezing temperatures to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Work may be performed close to others or alone. The position may require weekends, holidays, overtime, multiple or rotating shifts, and extended travel, including overnight stays and use of various transportation or vehicles.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
For individuals born male after December 31, 1959, Selective Service registration or exemption.
Satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
Pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Complete a pre-employment medical statement and/or examination.
Valid state driver's license at the time of application.
Enroll in Continuous Vetting.
Sign a memorandum of understanding acknowledging geographic mobility as a condition of employment.
For GS-05: Three years of progressively responsible experience, including one year equivalent to GS-04, demonstrating ability to identify problems or recognize solutions, gather pertinent data, plan and organize work, and use office software such as Adobe, Excel, and Word; alternatively, a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify.
For GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 involving determination of food-grade product grade, quality, acceptability, processing, packing, storage, and/or transportation, and ensuring compliance with food-grade and/or sanitation regulations in a relevant workplace; alternatively, one full year of graduate-level education in a listed or related field, or eligibility through Superior Academic Achievement. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify.
Submit transcripts when qualifying based on education, a combination of education and experience, or Superior Academic Achievement.
Meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Coordinate grading and inspection activities with plant management as the designated contact.
Prepare and maintain reports related to production data and grading results.
Examine products to determine compliance with contracts, including 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.