Agricultural Commodity Grader

Serve as a grader for the Specialty Crop Inspection Division at the Chicago, Illinois Sub-Office. Position is for a Mixed Tour employee.

Hours can be intermittent, part-time, or full-time, interchanging across pay periods. Hours can be negotiable.

Please submit resume that includes:

• (1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; (2) education; (3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); (4) all supervisors' phone numbers and if they may be contacted; and (5) other qualifications.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen.

Duties

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Inspect products to determine the quality, condition, and/or compliance with U.S. Grade Standards or stated contract specifications.
• Prepare inspection reports based on the examination of products.
• Apply the official standards and regulations to determine the product’s grade and/or condition and directly issues the certificate.
• In difficult or unusual cases, prepare a draft certificates with a tentative determination and submits it for higher-level review.
• Draw and examine representative samples of products and determines grade, condition and wholesomeness in accordance with official grade standards, buyer-seller contracts or other specifications.
• Make observations to determine if plant facilities, operating methods, processing equipment and personnel are in compliance with sanitation requirements and Food and Drug Administration regulations.
• Observe the raw product material to establish the suitability for processing and advises plant management of the results.
• Perform a limited number of analytical determinations by prescribed methods and techniques, often under the direction of an inspector of higher grade.
• Instruct technicians and aids in proper grading and inspection techniques.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Selectee will be subject to a pre-employment medical statement and/or exam.
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
• Prior to an official offer, selectee may be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU may result in withdrawal of the job offer.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

FOR THE GS-05 LEVEL: Applicants must have 3 years of general, progressively responsible experience, one year of which was equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-4 level in the Federal service. Experience must demonstrate the ability to:
- Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions, plan and organize work.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
OR
Applicants must have successfully completed a 4-year course of study, from an accredited college or university, leading to a bachelor's degree.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $21.87 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 39 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60608: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22