Agricultural Commodity Grader (Poultry)

Agricultural Marketing Service • Bozrah, CT

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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 role 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 position applies official standards and regulations when grading different types of poultry and eggs.

The job includes work in processing environments with regular, recurring moderate discomfort or exposure to freezing, humid, and/or hot temperatures; dust; odors; wet or slippery surfaces; and water ranging from sub-freezing temperatures to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. The employee may work near others or alone. The position may involve weekends, holidays, overtime, multiple or rotating shifts, and extended travel that may require overnight stays and use of flights or other transportation, including personal, government, or rental vehicles.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Individuals born male after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
• Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Complete a pre-employment medical statement and/or examination as required.
• Hold a valid state driver's license at the time of application.
• Enroll in Continuous Vetting, as required for USDA employees.
• Sign a memorandum of understanding acknowledging geographic mobility as a condition of employment before an official offer.
• For GS-05: Three years of progressively responsible experience, including one year equivalent to GS-04, demonstrating the ability to identify problems or recognize solutions, gather pertinent data, plan and organize work, and use office software such as Adobe, Excel, and Word; or a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience 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, or transportation, and ensuring compliance with food-grade and/or sanitation regulations; or one full year of graduate-level education in a related field; or qualifying Superior Academic Achievement with a bachelor's degree.
• Submit transcripts when qualifying based on education, a combination of education and experience, or Superior Academic Achievement.
• Meet the applicable qualifications 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 whether they comply 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.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed