Grain Inspector/Grader #01368

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Chesapeake, VA

1d • $44,192 - $54,106 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Commodity Services, is pleased to offer a Grain Inspector/Grader Opportunity in the Grain Services Program. The Grain Services team works to inspect, grade, & officially certify domestic and export grain products in accordance with USDA Standards of Grain. While the Grain Inspector/Grader position is based in Chesapeake, successful candidates will travel regularly to grain facilities throughout Coastal Virginia – Hampton Roads, with occasional work assignments across the Commonwealth, including Richmond, Petersburg, & Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Teamwork based on-the-job training & self-directed learning will provide the foundation for successful candidates to learn & achieve the technical knowledge, skills, & abilities required to become licensed and certified. Successful candidates will sample, weigh and perform stowage examinations and conduct lab testing. Successful candidates will work toward earning corn and soybean grading licenses, and as they progress, future career growth opportunities, including advanced grading licensing may be introduced.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Excellent teamwork and customer services skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse clientele and office supervisory personnel and work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, & explain complex rules & regulations.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Dependable and pay attention to details.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to document accurately.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for safety.
• Ability to meet the required qualifications to fully acquire a USDA license for sampler, stowage examinations, weigher, protein & oil testing within approximately 45 days of hire.
• Ability to meet licensure qualifications to grade corn & soybeans, and perform mycotoxin testing within approximately 8 months of hire.
• Ability to meet licensure qualifications to grade wheat & mixed grains within approximately 24 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain other licenses as needed to meet service demands.
• Ability to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9.
• Must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of agriculture commodities, farming or related field is desirable.
• Training/coursework in agriculture or related field with knowledge or certification in the grain industry or in the grading of another commodity.
• An equivalent combination of training & experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, grade, and officially certify domestic and export grain products in accordance with USDA Standards of Grain.
• Sample, weigh, and perform stowage examinations.
• Conduct lab testing.
• Work toward earning corn and soybean grading licenses.
• Travel regularly to grain facilities throughout Coastal Virginia – Hampton Roads, with occasional work assignments across the Commonwealth, including Richmond, Petersburg, & Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED