Agricultural Warehouse Inspector

Summary In this position you will serve as a technical review expert assigned to audit all types of Warehouse Examinations (original, subsequent, amendment, and special) and to investigate problem cases in the field and assess the progress of new examiners and serve as a safety liaison and advisor on warehouse examination and inspection safety issues. See "Additional Information" section for location specifics. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Serve as a technical advisor on the application of the U.S. Warehouse Act and the interpretation of the provisions of contracts for the storage and handling of government-owned or loan commodities. Conduct in depth, technical reviews of warehouse examination reports for completeness and accuracy, and determine if prescribed examination procedures were followed. Serve as a technical liaison on information technology issues pertaining to the warehouse examination and inspection program. Provide oversight on the serious and complex examinations, involving alleged violations and illegalities. Verify that warehouse operator’s records and receipts meet requirements established by regulations, storage agreements, and/or contracts. Serve as the Division safety liaison. Identify and investigate safety issues and determine precautions and/or protections required for the safety of examiners. Assist supervisor in coordinating the work of other team examiners and provide technical direction as needed. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a US Citizen or US National. Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information. Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/ Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application. Selectee will be subject to a pre-employment medical statement and/or exam. The work requires physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching. All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Requirements: Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: that included at least 24 semester hours in marketing, economics, business administration, agriculture, accounting, engineering, commerce, transportation, or related courses. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5 - Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Manager or supervisory official of a storage facility for agricultural commodities. The experience must have included responsibility for the receipt, care, and delivery of agricultural commodities and the issuanc…

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