Grader Job Description Sample

• This position will cover Central Alabama*

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.

Operate Heavy Equipment. Safely operate off-highway equipment to transport raw materials and/or finished products throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner.

Inspect Equipment. Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately completing daily mobile equipment reports and other relevant documentation.

Maintain Equipment. Maintain equipment performance by checking vehicle fluid levels and adding correct fluids as necessary and assisting in performing other minor maintenance.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. Monitor the plant and operations and report any necessary maintenance or adjustments that may be required to ensure safety.

Skills You'll Need:

Experience. Previous experience operating heavy construction equipment is preferred.

Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of general principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.

Flexibility. Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence, in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs, and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

• Duties

Help Duties Summary

The Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division is responsible for developing U.S. grade standards and providing inspection, grading, certification, and audit-based services nationwide on a user-fee basis for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables and related products. In this position, you will serve as an Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of a large volume and/or complex inspection point, processing facility or area office lab, which may involve coordinating the work of other inspection personnel.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

• The duties described are for the full-performance level.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Has working knowledge of processing, packing, storage, transportation and/or merchandising of fruit and vegtables.

• Plans and performs duties in a manner that demonstrates fairness, cooperation and respect towards co-workers, applicants, and all others.

• Ability to discuss inspection needs and review results with applicants. Communicates logically and concisely.

• Coordinates a wide variety of inspection functions. Determines quality and condition and assigns grades according to pertinent standards and specifications.

• Ability to make a determination on borderline samples. Instructs lower-grade ACGs on a wide range of inspection activities.

• Grades and inspects a multitude of fruit and vegetable and related products. Accurately completes paperwork in established timeframes. Completes assigned inspection duties according to instructions.

Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
10

• Job family (Series)
  1980 Agricultural Commodity Grading

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.

• Males born 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 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 will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.

Qualifications

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

TIME IN GRADE: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

FOR THE GS-10 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: independent grading and/or inspection of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and related products, including difficult assignments on rare or unusual products; independent inspecting products for compliance with all types of contract specifications and recognizes nearly all rare product defects or diseases; independent inspection or evaluation of complicated processing equipment and procedures, as well as conditions of storage or transportation, such as is typical of most processed products production, and advised industry employees on product quality control procedures; planned and coordinated work by setting priorities; communicated logically and concisely in both oral and written form; interacted in a tactful and diplomatic manner to maintain good working relations with co-workers and industry.

Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

• Duties

Help Duties Summary

The Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division is responsible for developing U.S. grade standards and providing inspection, grading, certification, and audit-based services nationwide on a user-fee basis for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables and related products. In this position, you will serve as an Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of a large volume and/or complex inspection point, processing facility or area office lab, which may involve coordinating the work of other inspection personnel.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

• The duties described are for the full-performance level.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Has working knowledge of processing, packing, storage, transportation and/or merchandising of fruit and vegtables.

• Plans and performs duties in a manner that demonstrates fairness, cooperation and respect towards co-workers, applicants, and all others.

• Ability to discuss inspection needs and review results with applicants. Communicates logically and concisely.

• Coordinates a wide variety of inspection functions. Determines quality and condition and assigns grades according to pertinent standards and specifications.

• Ability to make a determination on borderline samples. Instructs lower-grade ACGs on a wide range of inspection activities.

• Grades and inspects a multitude of fruit and vegetable and related products. Accurately completes paperwork in established timeframes. Completes assigned inspection duties according to instructions.

Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
10

• Job family (Series)
  1980 Agricultural Commodity Grading

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.

• Males born 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 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 will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.

Qualifications

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

TIME IN GRADE: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

FOR THE GS-10 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: independent grading and/or inspection of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and related products, including difficult assignments on rare or unusual products; independent inspecting products for compliance with all types of contract specifications and recognizes nearly all rare product defects or diseases; independent inspection or evaluation of complicated processing equipment and procedures, as well as conditions of storage or transportation, such as is typical of most processed products production, and advised industry employees on product quality control procedures; planned and coordinated work by setting priorities; communicated logically and concisely in both oral and written form; interacted in a tactful and diplomatic manner to maintain good working relations with co-workers and industry.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Title: Stockroom Grader

Location:

Requisition Number: 43512

Job Description

Cintas is seeking a Stockroom Grader to work in an active production facility. Responsibilities include examining used garments and rating them on their long-term usefulness for customers in accordance with location policies and standards.

The position involves repetitive motions over the entire shift including walking, standing and repeated bending, stretching, twisting and lifting. Daily accuracy of work is necessary for inventory control and accountability. Additional responsibilities include housekeeping and adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills/Qualifications

Required

Ability to stand for 7 hours of an 8 hour shift

Our employee-partners enjoy:

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k)/Profit Sharing/ESOP

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package

• Disability and Life Insurance Package

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Career Advancement Opportunities

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

Cintas Corporation helps more than 900,000 businesses of all types and sizes get READY™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and services that enhance our customers' image and help keep their facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With products and services including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety and compliance training, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®.

To support our growth across North America, we're seeking driven professionals with ambition to move up within our company. Our professional culture, our dedication to our employee-partners and limitless career opportunities—these are just a few benefits we're proud to offer.

Our employee-partners know every job is critical, and that teamwork drives innovation. Let's talk about how you'll fit into our team and how your hard work will be recognized through competitive pay, world-class benefits and ongoing career development. Are you Ready™ for limitless opportunities at Cintas?

Cintas Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Category: Production Hourly

Organization: Rental

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Nearest Major Market: Manchester

Nearest Secondary Market: Nashua

• Duties

Help Duties Summary

The Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division is responsible for developing U.S. grade standards and providing inspection, grading, certification, and audit-based services nationwide on a user-fee basis for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables and related products. In this position, you will serve as an Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of a large volume and/or complex inspection point, processing facility or area office lab, which may involve coordinating the work of other inspection personnel.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

• The duties described are for the full-performance level.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Has working knowledge of processing, packing, storage, transportation and/or merchandising of fruit and vegtables.

• Plans and performs duties in a manner that demonstrates fairness, cooperation and respect towards co-workers, applicants, and all others.

• Ability to discuss inspection needs and review results with applicants. Communicates logically and concisely.

• Coordinates a wide variety of inspection functions. Determines quality and condition and assigns grades according to pertinent standards and specifications.

• Ability to make a determination on borderline samples. Instructs lower-grade ACGs on a wide range of inspection activities.

• Grades and inspects a multitude of fruit and vegetable and related products. Accurately completes paperwork in established timeframes. Completes assigned inspection duties according to instructions.

Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
10

• Job family (Series)
  1980 Agricultural Commodity Grading

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.

• Males born 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 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 will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.

Qualifications

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

TIME IN GRADE: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

FOR THE GS-10 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: independent grading and/or inspection of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and related products, including difficult assignments on rare or unusual products; independent inspecting products for compliance with all types of contract specifications and recognizes nearly all rare product defects or diseases; independent inspection or evaluation of complicated processing equipment and procedures, as well as conditions of storage or transportation, such as is typical of most processed products production, and advised industry employees on product quality control procedures; planned and coordinated work by setting priorities; communicated logically and concisely in both oral and written form; interacted in a tactful and diplomatic manner to maintain good working relations with co-workers and industry.

Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

• Duties

Help Duties Summary

The Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division is responsible for developing U.S. grade standards and providing inspection, grading, certification, and audit-based services nationwide on a user-fee basis for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables and related products. In this position, you will serve as an Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of a large volume and/or complex inspection point, processing facility or area office lab, which may involve coordinating the work of other inspection personnel.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

• The duties described are for the full-performance level.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Has working knowledge of processing, packing, storage, transportation and/or merchandising of fruit and vegtables.

• Plans and performs duties in a manner that demonstrates fairness, cooperation and respect towards co-workers, applicants, and all others.

• Ability to discuss inspection needs and review results with applicants. Communicates logically and concisely.

• Coordinates a wide variety of inspection functions. Determines quality and condition and assigns grades according to pertinent standards and specifications.

• Ability to make a determination on borderline samples. Instructs lower-grade ACGs on a wide range of inspection activities.

• Grades and inspects a multitude of fruit and vegetable and related products. Accurately completes paperwork in established timeframes. Completes assigned inspection duties according to instructions.

Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
10

• Job family (Series)
  1980 Agricultural Commodity Grading

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.

• Males born 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 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 will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.

Qualifications

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

TIME IN GRADE: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

FOR THE GS-10 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: independent grading and/or inspection of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and related products, including difficult assignments on rare or unusual products; independent inspecting products for compliance with all types of contract specifications and recognizes nearly all rare product defects or diseases; independent inspection or evaluation of complicated processing equipment and procedures, as well as conditions of storage or transportation, such as is typical of most processed products production, and advised industry employees on product quality control procedures; planned and coordinated work by setting priorities; communicated logically and concisely in both oral and written form; interacted in a tactful and diplomatic manner to maintain good working relations with co-workers and industry.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

• Duties

Help Duties Summary

The Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division is responsible for developing U.S. grade standards and providing inspection, grading, certification, and audit-based services nationwide on a user-fee basis for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables and related products. In this position, you will serve as an Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of a large volume and/or complex inspection point, processing facility or area office lab, which may involve coordinating the work of other inspection personnel.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

• The duties described are for the full-performance level.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Has working knowledge of processing, packing, storage, transportation and/or merchandising of fruit and vegtables.

• Plans and performs duties in a manner that demonstrates fairness, cooperation and respect towards co-workers, applicants, and all others.

• Ability to discuss inspection needs and review results with applicants. Communicates logically and concisely.

• Coordinates a wide variety of inspection functions. Determines quality and condition and assigns grades according to pertinent standards and specifications.

• Ability to make a determination on borderline samples. Instructs lower-grade ACGs on a wide range of inspection activities.

• Grades and inspects a multitude of fruit and vegetable and related products. Accurately completes paperwork in established timeframes. Completes assigned inspection duties according to instructions.

Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
10

• Job family (Series)
  1980 Agricultural Commodity Grading

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.

• Males born 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 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 will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.

Qualifications

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

TIME IN GRADE: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

FOR THE GS-10 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: independent grading and/or inspection of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and related products, including difficult assignments on rare or unusual products; independent inspecting products for compliance with all types of contract specifications and recognizes nearly all rare product defects or diseases; independent inspection or evaluation of complicated processing equipment and procedures, as well as conditions of storage or transportation, such as is typical of most processed products production, and advised industry employees on product quality control procedures; planned and coordinated work by setting priorities; communicated logically and concisely in both oral and written form; interacted in a tactful and diplomatic manner to maintain good working relations with co-workers and industry.

Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

• Duties

Help Duties Summary

The Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division is responsible for developing U.S. grade standards and providing inspection, grading, certification, and audit-based services nationwide on a user-fee basis for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables and related products. In this position, you will serve as an Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of a large volume and/or complex inspection point, processing facility or area office lab, which may involve coordinating the work of other inspection personnel.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

• The duties described are for the full-performance level.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Has working knowledge of processing, packing, storage, transportation and/or merchandising of fruit and vegtables.

• Plans and performs duties in a manner that demonstrates fairness, cooperation and respect towards co-workers, applicants, and all others.

• Ability to discuss inspection needs and review results with applicants. Communicates logically and concisely.

• Coordinates a wide variety of inspection functions. Determines quality and condition and assigns grades according to pertinent standards and specifications.

• Ability to make a determination on borderline samples. Instructs lower-grade ACGs on a wide range of inspection activities.

• Grades and inspects a multitude of fruit and vegetable and related products. Accurately completes paperwork in established timeframes. Completes assigned inspection duties according to instructions.

Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
10

• Job family (Series)
  1980 Agricultural Commodity Grading

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.

• Males born 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 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 will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.

Qualifications

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

TIME IN GRADE: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

FOR THE GS-10 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: independent grading and/or inspection of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and related products, including difficult assignments on rare or unusual products; independent inspecting products for compliance with all types of contract specifications and recognizes nearly all rare product defects or diseases; independent inspection or evaluation of complicated processing equipment and procedures, as well as conditions of storage or transportation, such as is typical of most processed products production, and advised industry employees on product quality control procedures; planned and coordinated work by setting priorities; communicated logically and concisely in both oral and written form; interacted in a tactful and diplomatic manner to maintain good working relations with co-workers and industry.

Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

• Duties

Help Duties Summary

The Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division is responsible for developing U.S. grade standards and providing inspection, grading, certification, and audit-based services nationwide on a user-fee basis for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables and related products. In this position, you will serve as an Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of a large volume and/or complex inspection point, processing facility or area office lab, which may involve coordinating the work of other inspection personnel.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

• The duties described are for the full-performance level.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Has working knowledge of processing, packing, storage, transportation and/or merchandising of fruit and vegtables.

• Plans and performs duties in a manner that demonstrates fairness, cooperation and respect towards co-workers, applicants, and all others.

• Ability to discuss inspection needs and review results with applicants. Communicates logically and concisely.

• Coordinates a wide variety of inspection functions. Determines quality and condition and assigns grades according to pertinent standards and specifications.

• Ability to make a determination on borderline samples. Instructs lower-grade ACGs on a wide range of inspection activities.

• Grades and inspects a multitude of fruit and vegetable and related products. Accurately completes paperwork in established timeframes. Completes assigned inspection duties according to instructions.

Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
10

• Job family (Series)
  1980 Agricultural Commodity Grading

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.

• Males born 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 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 will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.

Qualifications

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

TIME IN GRADE: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

FOR THE GS-10 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: independent grading and/or inspection of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and related products, including difficult assignments on rare or unusual products; independent inspecting products for compliance with all types of contract specifications and recognizes nearly all rare product defects or diseases; independent inspection or evaluation of complicated processing equipment and procedures, as well as conditions of storage or transportation, such as is typical of most processed products production, and advised industry employees on product quality control procedures; planned and coordinated work by setting priorities; communicated logically and concisely in both oral and written form; interacted in a tactful and diplomatic manner to maintain good working relations with co-workers and industry.

Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.