Potato Inspector #S0033

Job description

Title: Potato Inspector #S0033 State Role Title: Agricultural Specialist IV Hiring Range: $20.63: Pay Band: 4: Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture: Location: MOBILE WORKERS SW: Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties: The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Commodity Services, is pleased to offer seasonal employment opportunities to certify potatoes throughout locations on the Eastern Shore (Accomack and Northampton Counties). Employment will last approximately 4 to 7 weeks during the summer. Personnel will receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Duties performed will be in the area of grading and certifying potatoes for defects, size, cleanliness and identification of other requirements of the U.S. Grade. Issue certificates stating compliance with export requirements, truck cleanliness and grade requirements. The selected applicants with non-consecutive seasons may be hired at a higher rate in accordance with the 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Seasonal Pay Plan. An end of season BONUS of $750 will be awarded to those who qualify. Mileage driven while performing official dutie...