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.
- 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.
- 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