Agricultural Inspector jobs in Concord, NH

Duties

As the Dairy Scientist in this position, you will:

• Perform routine analyses of milk and fluid milk products for fat, protein, solids, lactose, milk urea nitrogen, freezing point depression, and somatic cell counts in the laboratory.
• Use analytical wet chemistry, ether extraction, Kjeldahl analysis, enzymatic assays, direct microscopic counts, flow cytometry, and infrared spectroscopy methods to determine milk content.
• Analyze data using spreadsheet and graphical analysis to produce test reports.
• Perform routine laboratory tasks necessary for the preparation and shipment of control milk standards used for checking the accuracy of infrared milk analyzers.
• Visit farms, dairy plants, milk hauler facilities and stores to obtain supplies of milk and milk samples.
• Interact with dairy industry representatives to coordinate dairy testing.
• Conduct routine on-site evaluations of test procedures used at dairy industry laboratories and prepare reports based on results and observations.
• Participate in the quality management system.
• Maintain dairy lab equipment and an orderly, safe laboratory environment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• You will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Legal and regulatory guidance below).
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• There is a required one-year probationary period.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• The selectee's pay will be set between pay bands MA 12 - 13
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record (copy of driving record may be requested)
• Relocation expense is not paid, applicants are responsible for any relocation expenses.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds.
• Regular local travel and infrequent overnight travel required. Mileage, lodging and per diem paid as applicable.
• You may be required to pass a physical exam prior to the start of employment at the employer's expense.
• Regular and recurring handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Safely work in a laboratory environment and milk house on slippery floors with varying temperatures, noise levels, and smells.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your Resume listing hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year) and duties performed for each position held.
  2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire.
  3. Transcripts if qualifying based on education OR education is part of the basic education requirement
  4. Veterans documents (if applicable): DD-214 including character of service, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days, and if applicable, SF-15 Form, VA letter, or other documentation required by that form.
  
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• How to Apply

  Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application, occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To view the occupational questionnaire select https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12286706
  
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  Agency contact information

  Vanessa Perkins-Glover

  Phone

  8164265706

  Email

  Vanessa.Perkins-glover@opm.gov

  Address

  Agricultural Marketing Service
  USDA APHIS MRPBS
  250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410
  Minneapolis, MN 55401
  US

  Next steps

  Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position, and whether or not your application is referred to the selecting official. You will be contacted directly if further evaluation or an interview is required.
  
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  • Application Received or Application Incomplete
  • Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
  • Eligible (Application Referred) or Eligible (Application Not referred)
  • Selected or Not Selected

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents