AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY GRADER I

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There is currently 1 vacancy.  This position will travel to Cecil, Kent, Dorchester and Wicomico counties. (mileage reimbursed)

To provide inspection and certification activities that promote the orderly marketing of agricultural commodities and assure consumer confidence by serving as a relief grader at poultry and egg plants primarily on the Eastern Shore of MD.

Conduct relief grading at egg and poultry plants by evaluating poultry and egg quality, plant sanitation and safety hazards, documenting findings and retaining product or prohibiting processing based on inspection results.

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:

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.     

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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Department of Agriculture at 410-841-5840.

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) 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

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