The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division is responsible for developing U.S. grade standards and providing inspection, grading, certification, and audit-based services nation-wide on a user-fee basis for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables and related products. The incumbent serves as a grader at an inspection point, processing facility or area office lab. Note: applicants are allowed up to three location choices.
Key Responsibilities
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:
Requirements & Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
This position is with Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $40736 – $82007/yr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-11.
How many openings are available?
There are 13 openings for this position.
What is the work schedule?
This is a MIXED TOUR - see "conditions of employment" section position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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