Supervisory Agricultural Commodity Grader (Grain)
Agricultural Marketing Service
Posted: January 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Food Safety and Inspection Service
Department of Agriculture
Location
Farmerville, Louisiana
Salary
$67,970 - $88,356
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team of inspectors to check food safety in processing plants, making sure everything follows health rules to protect the public.
You'll plan daily inspections, supervise staff, and work with others inside and outside the agency to fix any issues.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in food inspection who enjoys managing people and communicating clearly.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is available. Click Learn more about this agency below. Shifts and species will vary based on assignment.
For additional information, contact: Suzette Woerner @ 972-861-7661. Employee may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Dallas District.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements (including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below.
Time in grade: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g.
one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration at the GS-10 grade level.) For the GS-10 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that demonstrates: Experience that provided knowledge of the properties and characteristics of inspection activities of ingestible items, working with SSOP and HACCP principles and practices.
Skill in applying proper techniques for collecting samples and performing field tests and examinations; and experience in reaching and interpreting conclusions.
Experience developing written reports and communicating findings verbally. Experience in maintaining personal contacts with internal and external stakeholders.
*Past or present supervisory experience will enhance your qualifications for this position. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
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:
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