AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY GRADER I

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EMPLOYEES.

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Cecil and Kent Counties

Select and evaluate samples of shell eggs and poultry to certify compliance with established standards for grade, size, labeling, sanitation and buyer specifications as the resident grader at plants located in Cecil and Kent counties. Accurate and impartial certification provides a standard description that promotes the uniform marketing of shell eggs and poultry and ensures buyer satisfaction.

Select, evaluate and document results for samples of shell eggs.

Evaluate plant sanitation and safety hazards, document findings and take appropriate action.

Review documents, regulations, procedure updates, memos, etc. and follow implementation guidance.

Retain product or prohibit processing of USDA shielded product and maintain control of retained product.

Communicate with plant management, industry personnel, federal supervisors, consumers, etc. concerning regulations, procedures and non-compliances.

Complete require available training.

Experience: Six months in the Maryland State classification of Agricultural Commodity Grader Trainee. OR

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a State high school equivalence certificate.

Note:

1.  Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience non-commissioned officer in quality assurance, inspection and grading classification or quality assurance, inspection and grading specialty codes in the agricultural commodity grading field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

Candidates who possess a USDA Shell Egg License will be given preference.

1. A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license may be required before appointment to some positions in this class. Applicants must list the license number and date of issuance on the application

2. After a period of initial training, employees in this classification must obtain the appropriate commodity grader license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture within three months of their appointment.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)  

If you are submitting additional information, such as transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 410-841-5846).  Mailing Address: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401.

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.