Agricultural Commodity Grader (Dairy) (Training Officer)

Full Job Description

In this position you will serve as staff assistant to the National Field Director and as such perform a variety of program technical and administrative duties, such as, development, coordination and and implementation of Dairy Program Grading Branch training activities, specifically related to auditing functions and the preparation of special reports and projects.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Coordinating with first-line supervisors, reviews program to identify training needs and requirements.

Coordinating, organizing, leading, and executing document reviews for compliance with applicable requirements.

Performing grading and inspection of products for compliance with contract specifications, to recognize all product defects. OR. Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Public Policy Agriculture, Science.

Biology, Dairy Science, Dairy Processing, Animal Science, Food Science, Food Processing, or related fields.

OR Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education.

You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.

This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements.

The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Reviews the results of plant survey reports, program reviews and other management reports to identify areas in which training is needed.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in dairy product grading, changes in standards, new or revised instructions or procedures, and new equipment and processes to ensure up-to-date training.
• Consults with first-line supervisors and Dairy Grading Branch management officials including Program Coordinators to determine, and coordinate the training needs of individual employees.
• Develops basic training courses and practical exercises (such as grading clinics) including course content, method of instruction, course objectives, and method of evaluating performance.
• Develops basic training materials; keeps training materials up-to-date, reflecting new or revised practices or procedures; maintains training material in electronic file or library.
• Consults with training coordinators in other programs and at the Agency level in developing training materials and methods.