Status: Part-time position
Location: Pearl City, IL; Bryan, TX; Mansfield, TX; Waco, TX; Guthrie, KY; Riverside, CA; Los Angelis, CA; Gettysburg, PA;
Deadline Date: 2/21/13
Date Available:
Job Summary: You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. MRP offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team!
Qualifications: GS-5
Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
GS-7
One full year of graduate level education in a related field of study, such as agriculture, mathematics, engineering, science, business, or economics;
Duties: Acts as officially designated contact and maintains relations with plant management and employees explaining decisions, obtaining corrections in sanitation, processing or storage conditions; explaining grading activities; and coordinating the grading/inspection activities with plan activities.
May examine product to determine conformance with approved contract specifications such as grade, weight, packaging and packing, and quantity for various types of contracts. Prepares and issues certificates as required.
Monitors the plant and processing operations to assure that the plant remains in compliance with regulations with respect to operating procedures and, in shell egg plants, to assure that facilities and equipment are maintained in sanitary condition.
In shell egg plants, assures only approved chemicals, insecticides, and rodenticides are used; the product is labeled only with approved labels; and inedible product is appropriately identified and controlled.
Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and records related to work such as plant production data, grading results, certificates issued, and administrative information.
Trains and authorizes selected plant personnel to grade according to U.S. standards and monitors their grading/inspection work.
To Apply:
A complete on-line application will require the submission of the following
Resume
Responses to the vacancy specific questions
Supporting Documentation which may be required
For more information or to apply online, visit
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/337222400