Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Standardization)

Department Of Agriculture • Fredericksburg, VA

375d • $82,764 - $128,956

About The Position

The Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division Standardization Branch is responsible for planning, developing, and revising U.S. grade standards which detail quality and condition-related factors for fresh and processed fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other specialty products, developing and revising grading manuals, inspection instructions, and visual aids for U.S. grade standards. The incumbent will serve as an Agricultural Marketing Specialist in the SCI Division Standardization Branch.

Requirements

• 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: 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.
• 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.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, develops, and conducts standardization activities for commodities.
• Develops plans for study, visual presentation techniques, and devices or equipment to improve the standardization of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables.
• Plans investigations and studies to collect raw data and general information concerning product characteristics.
• Provides indirect supervision of official inspections through grade interpretations, guides, and instructions for assigned commodities.
• Prepares drafts of proposed rulemaking and final rulemaking in developing new and revised U.S. grade standards.
• Analyzes and determines attributes and technical features pertinent to quality standardization.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees