Grain Inspector/Grader Apprentice #01213 & #01322

Title: Grain Inspector/Grader Apprentice #01213 & #01322

State Role Title:Agricultural Specialist IV

Hiring Range: $44192 - $54106 annually

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location:CHESAPEAKE GRAIN OFFICE

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Commodity Services is pleased to offer a Grain Inspector/Grader opportunity in the Grain Services Program. The Grain Services team works to inspect grade & officially certify domestic and export grain products in accordance with USDA Standards of Grain. While the position is based in Chesapeake the successful candidate will travel regularly to grain facilities throughout Coastal Virginia/Hampton Roads with occasional work assignments across the Commonwealth including Richmond Petersburg & the Eastern Shore. Teamwork based on-the-job training & self-directed learning will provide the foundation for the successful candidate to learn & achieve the technical knowledge skills & abilities required to become licensed and certified. Successful candidate will sample weigh and perform stowage examinations and conduct lab testing and will work toward earning corn and soybean grading licenses.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of agriculture or related field is desirable; however if you have the ability & determination to be trained on federal/state regulations & able to meet the conditions of employment as noted below then this knowledge is not specifically necessary as training will be provided. Other qualifications include excellent teamwork and customer services skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse clientele and office supervisory personnel; read interpret apply & explain complex rules & regulations; perform basic mathematical calculations and follow instructions; work independently with minimal supervision; be dependable and pay attention to details. H.S. Diploma/GED required.
Physical Demands: Position is physically demanding and requires long periods of standing walking climbing/descending of up to 50 feet reaching and frequent bending/stooping. Work involves visual & olfactory (sense of smell) analysis therefore requires a verifiable ability to distinguish colors and odors. Grain dust may impact allergic conditions.

Scheduling: Must be dependable able to report to work as assigned and work a flexible shift schedule including overtime nights weekends and holidays as needed. During peak workloads the program operates 24/7. Successful candidate must have the ability & flexibility to work varied hours & be able to adapt to changing work schedules with limited advanced notice. Designated employees are those who are required to work during an official closing because the services they provide are essential to agency operations during emergencies; employees in Grain Services are considered essential to agency operations and must work during official closings.

Conditions of Employment: Must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must maintain a valid drivers license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for safety. Must meet the required qualifications to fully acquire a USDA license for sampler stowage examinations weigher protein & oil testing within approximately 45 days of hire; licensure qualifications to grade corn & soybeans and perform mycotoxin testing within approximately 8 months of hire; licensure qualifications to grade wheat & mixed grains within approximately 24 months of hire; and other licenses as needed to meet service demands.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge skills and abilities to include knowledge or certification in agriculture the grain industry or in the grading of another commodity.

Special Instructions

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The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9 instructions and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement please contact

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.