Grain Inspector #W0150
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Commodity Services is hiring part-time Grain Inspectors for its Grain Services Program. The program inspects, grades, and officially certifies domestic and export grain products in accordance with USDA Standards of Grain. The position is based at the Chesapeake Grain Office, with regular travel to grain facilities throughout Coastal Virginia and Hampton Roads and occasional assignments elsewhere in the Commonwealth, including Richmond, Petersburg, and Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Team-based on-the-job training and self-directed learning help employees develop the technical knowledge and skills for the role. Duties include sampling, weighing, stowage examinations, and laboratory testing as needed. Work schedules vary with service demands; during peak workloads, the program operates 24/7. Positions are essential to agency operations during emergencies and require work during official and authorized closings. Positions are hourly, limited to 1,500 hours per year, and do not include benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Be reliable and trainable, communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse clientele, and work harmoniously with others.
- Perform basic mathematical calculations and follow instructions.
- Read, interpret, apply, and explain complex rules and regulations.
- Work independently and demonstrate strong analytical skills.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record reflecting responsibility for safety.
- Meet the qualifications required to acquire and maintain applicable USDA licenses, including licenses for sampling, stowage examinations, and weighing.
- Successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
- Be able to work varied hours, adapt to changing schedules with limited advance notice, and report to work as assigned.
- Be able to distinguish colors and odors; work involves visual and olfactory analysis.
- Meet the physical demands of prolonged standing and walking, climbing and descending up to 50 feet, reaching, and frequent bending and stooping.
Nice To Haves
- Related education, training, or experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Knowledge of or certification in agriculture, the grain industry, or grading another commodity.
- Knowledge of agriculture, farming, or a related field; this is desirable but not required because training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, grade, and officially certify domestic and export grain products in accordance with USDA Standards of Grain.
- Sample and weigh grain.
- Perform stowage examinations.
- Conduct laboratory testing as needed to meet service demands.
- Travel regularly to grain facilities throughout Coastal Virginia and Hampton Roads, with occasional assignments elsewhere in the Commonwealth.
- Work assigned flexible shifts, including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Work during emergencies and official and authorized agency closings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
