C/S Agricultural Commodity Inspector I

The Delaware Department of Agriculture is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to serve as a casual/seasonal Agricultural Commodity Inspector.  Work locations will be in poultry plants throughout Sussex County and will include day and night shifts. This position is responsible for independently conducting inspections of agricultural commodities, specifically in the poultry industry, in accordance with federal and state standards. Duties include preparing detailed inspection reports, maintaining and issuing certificates and forms, and making final determinations on inspection outcomes. The role requires successful completion of 160 hours of training to obtain a poultry grading license.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Agricultural Commodity Inspector I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Knowledge of inspecting agricultural commodities such as poultry, eggs, or fruits and vegetables.
2. Knowledge of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.
3. Knowledge of record keeping.
4. Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
5. Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
6. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Applicants must be able to report to work on time for the designated shift and pass a color vision test. Work conditions can be cold, wet, noisy, and slippery. As an essential employee, the inspector is expected to report to work during plant operations regardless of weather-related or statewide emergencies.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Upon a conditional offer, you must pass a color vision test to meet the requirements of the position.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.