Farm Products Grading Inspector 1 (NY HELPS)- Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets • New York, NY

7d • Remote

About The Position

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Farm Products Grading Inspector 1 to work in Erie County, Genesee County, Wyoming County, or Orleans County, NY. The Farm Products Grading Inspector 1 will be responsible for performing inspections at Terminal Market and Shipping point locations. These inspections would include the ability to determine and certify physical characteristics of produce, while keeping notes of finding and writing a certificate with the results of the findings. Other duties include conducting Food Safety USDA GAP Audits on the farm and in packing houses, Country of Origin Audits, Branding Law Enforcement inspections in retail stores, monitoring controlled atmosphere apple storage rooms and sampling for the Pesticide Data Program.

This position can be based out of your home and requires travel within an assigned region. This position is perfect for a self-driven candidate who wants autonomy over their schedule, the ability to work from home, and enjoys working outside the office setting!

The Farm Products Grading Inspector 1 is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time professional experience inspecting farm products for a state or federal agency.
• Full-time professional experience in a position inspecting farm products must include taking samples of various farm products and grading for quality and/or condition according to state, federal, or company commodity standards, and issuing state or federal certificates.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Must have access to a motor vehicle when necessary or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the regular transportation requirements in carrying out their field work responsibilities.
• Must be able to travel out-of-state for overnight trips on occasion due to ongoing training commitments.

Nice To Haves

• 60 college credits can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
• 60 college credit hours which includes 18 credit hours in: agriculture business, agronomy, animal science, biology science, botany, conservation, dairy science, entomology, environmental health, fishery or aquaculture, food marketing, food science, food services technology, horticulture (including fruit and vegetable science), microbiology, nutrition or dietetics, poultry science, science lab technology or zoology can substitute for all required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Performing inspections at Terminal Market and Shipping point locations.
• Determining and certifying physical characteristics of produce.
• Keeping notes of findings and writing a certificate with the results of the findings.
• Conducting Food Safety USDA GAP Audits on the farm and in packing houses.
• Conducting Country of Origin Audits.
• Conducting Branding Law Enforcement inspections in retail stores.
• Monitoring controlled atmosphere apple storage rooms.
• Sampling for the Pesticide Data Program.

Benefits

• Inexpensive Health Insurance options
• Free dental and vision coverage
• NY S Pension Plan membership
• Generous paid time off
• 5 days of personal time (within the first year)
• 13 vacation days (within the first year)
• 13 sick days (within the first year)
• 13 paid holidays (within the first year)
• Potential eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

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