Grain Inspector at USDA, FGIS, Orleans Field Office

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The incumbent makes final grade determinations on products standardized under the Acts and may perform weighing activities at grain handling facilities. The incumbent may rotate between all facilities within his/her assigned area and is responsible for knowledge of those facilities where Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) services are provided.

• 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:
• Determines the grade of grain and related commodities and makes independent decisions on difficult and borderline grade determinations.
• Monitors and interacts with multiple automated control and data dissemination and collection systems.
• Conducts stowage examinations on ship holds, barges, hopper cars, and other containers to insure cleanliness and acceptability of storage and handling facilities.
• Reviews fumigant documentation and verifies count of canisters and placard seals on all entry hatches.
• Documents deviations in grading results, explains to elevator personnel options when grain does not meet specified grade and documents actions to correct deviations.
• Samples, check weighs, and check loads processed products and non-processed products under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.
• Inspects and check tests equipment and diverter samplers used for official inspection.
• Ensures accurate weights and accurate documentation of events that support the official weight certificates
• Acts as a lead and point of contact for elevator personnel and FGIS field management.
• Performs routine, daily safety, health and/or equipment checks, and other related functions of the field office.
• Performs agency services in support of grain, rice, and related commodity markets.
• May be required to be proficient in grading additional grains, be familiar with various types of material handling systems and weighing equipment, and perform the full range of weighing activities.

• 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.
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• Pre-employment medical statement and/or exam;
  Pre-employment medical statement and/or exam
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• 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.
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Requires periods of physical exertion to obtain samples involving climbing onto trucks, barges, hopper cars, man lifts, etc., using probes, pelicans, and similar sampling devices; and moving and lifting grain bags or sacks weighing up to 55 pounds.

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

Applicants must have three years of progressively responsible experience, one year of which was equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in the Federal Service (equivalent to the GS-04 level) (experience may have been obtained in private or public sectors), that demonstrates the ability to:

• Analyze problems
• Gather pertinent data
• Recognize solutions
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing

OR

• Successfully completed a 4‑year course of study, from an accredited college or university, leading to a bachelor's degree.

Note
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Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

• Applying official U.S. grade standards for grain and/or grain products.
• Utilizing specific elements of product processing, transportation, storage, or conditions that affect the grain and/or grain products grade,…